ICCA 63rd Congress Programme
Saturday 19 October
Young Professionals Forum
ICCA Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi is a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the international meetings industry.
The ICCA Young Professionals Forum 2024 is subject to approval.
Applications for the event are now opened. Please click the button below to apply for the event
Saturday 19 October
Business Matchmaking Session
The Business Matchmaking Session is an opportunity for ICCA Members at the Congress to conduct business meetings with associations. ICCA will enthusiastically encourage the attending associations to engage with ICCA Members. Associations will not be present at the Congress as hosted-buyer tradeshow attendees, but as active co-participants. This makes the meetings that take place even more powerful - the associations who participate are actively looking for a ''match''.
Please note that these meetings are optional for associations and subject to their schedules.
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Registrations for this event are fully booked and closed.
Global Business Exchange
One of the pillars of ICCA is the unique business culture whereby members are willing to share detailed, commercially sensitive information on meetings they have recently won/handled/organised with other ICCA members.
This invaluable information can quickly turn into potential clients for participants that represent other destinations and so together, we create more exciting business opportunities in challenging times.
Please note that session descriptions and speakers are subject to change.
Sunday, October 20, 2024
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Technology and Innovation
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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Cultural Awareness
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation | |||
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
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| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus | |||
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Technology and Innovation
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
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| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus | |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Cultural Awareness
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
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| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus | |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Technology and Innovation
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Cultural Awareness
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
ICCA Chapter Meetings - CSR Activity
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| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Break
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| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Light Lunch and Networking
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| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Opening Keynote -Visionaries in Conversation |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
The Future of Events – The Key Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025 and Beyond sponsored by Jordan Tourism Board |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Global Association Meeting Bidding and Selection Trends in Focus |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
The Business of ICCA: General Assembly
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| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Time at Leisure
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to Welcome Reception
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
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Monday, October 21, 2024
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Technology and Innovation
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast exclusive for association executives |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Wellbeing Your Way
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| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Local Ministers Keynote
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| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
Shaping Tomorrow's Horizon sponsored by Oman Convention Bureau |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Accelerating Social Impact Through Coaching: The work of the ICF Foundation Campfire Session |
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Morning break
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| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Aviation Fuels Middle East Growth sponsored by Qatar Airways |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Best Marketing Award sponsored by The Meetings Show |
| 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM |
IMEX Lunch
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| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | AI in Action: Real-World Applications Transforming the Business Events Industry |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
Refreshment break .
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| 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Catalyzing Global Growth |
| Universal Connections | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Treevent Event System: Streamlining Conferences with Sustainability and Convenience |
| 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Leisure Time
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to the Gala Dinner
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| 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
Gala Dinner
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Cultural Awareness
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast exclusive for association executives |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Wellbeing Your Way
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| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Local Ministers Keynote
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| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
Shaping Tomorrow's Horizon sponsored by Oman Convention Bureau |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Accelerating Social Impact Through Coaching: The work of the ICF Foundation Campfire Session |
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Morning break
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| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Breakout Session 7
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| Navigating External Influences | |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Best Marketing Award sponsored by The Meetings Show |
| 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM |
IMEX Lunch
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| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | 'Psychic Income' that comes from Business Events |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
Refreshment break .
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| 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Catalyzing Global Growth |
| Universal Connections | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Challenging the Status Quo: 2.0: New Thinking Around Complete Event Accessibility |
| 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Leisure Time
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to the Gala Dinner
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| 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
Gala Dinner
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast exclusive for association executives |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Wellbeing Your Way
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| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Local Ministers Keynote
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| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
Shaping Tomorrow's Horizon sponsored by Oman Convention Bureau |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Accelerating Social Impact Through Coaching: The work of the ICF Foundation Campfire Session |
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Morning break
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| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Business Intelligence Coopetition supported by Bco Congresos |
| Yes, We CAN Measure Event Legacies! | |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Best Marketing Award sponsored by The Meetings Show |
| 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM |
IMEX Lunch
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| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Panel Discussion: Navigating Event Trends for 2025 |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
Refreshment break .
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| 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Catalyzing Global Growth |
| Universal Connections | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | The Eventpreneurship! |
| 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Leisure Time
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| 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Transfer to the Gala Dinner
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| 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
Gala Dinner
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Technology and Innovation
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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Cultural Awareness
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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Technology and Innovation
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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Cultural Awareness
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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Technology and Innovation
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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Cultural Awareness
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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Business Trends and Growth
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen, MeetDenmark, Destination Fyn, Destination Nord, VisitAarhus and Bella Center Copenhagen. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coaching for a Better World: Sustaining the Legacy of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Campfire Session |
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Morning Break
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Grand-Finale Keynote - Rising above the Noise sponsored by eSpeakers |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Presentations & Closing
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| 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM |
Next Destination Lunch
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