ICCA 64th CONGRESS PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Saturday, 8th November
Badge pick-up
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | đź“ŤRegistration Area, Alfândega Congress Centre
NextGen Session
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM | đź“ŤNoble Hall, Alfândega Congress Centre
We'll kick off with an exclusive session with industry leaders where students, young professionals aged 40 years and under and professionals who have been in the events industry for less than 5 years will gain insider insights and career advice, followed by a chance to ask burning questions and network over lunch.
Moderator: Ivo Franschitz, ENITED Business Events GmbH
*Please note this session has limited capacity and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Global Business Exchange
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | đź“ŤArrabida, Alfândega Congress Centre
City Tours
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | đź“Ť Alfândega Congress Centre
Please note: All tours are taking place Saturday 8th of November. Tours are free of charge and are subject to a limited number of participants. For more information please click here.
Coffee Break
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | đź“ŤAlfândega Congress Centre
AI Builders Demo Session: Test and Feedback
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | đź“ŤNoble Hall, Alfândega Congress Centre
We open the doors for all ICCA Congress attendees for a demo session where concepts will be showcased to industry professionals for live feedback and discussion.
*Please note this session has limited capacity and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regi - ception
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | đź“ŤAlfândega Congress Centre
Start here! Get ready for an incredible interactive experience unlike any you've had before. Pick up your badge, meet your fellow delegates, and start your journey. Welcome to ICCA Congress 2025!
For more information about our Saturday programme, please click here.
Please note that session descriptions and speakers are subject to change.
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Impact & Sustainability |
Future Leadership & Resilience |
Purposeful Business Models & Start - Ups |
Innovation & Tech |
The Creative Edge |
Please note that each track will offer the same content on both days!
Sunday, November 9, 2025
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Track 1
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Track 2
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Track 4
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Track 4
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Track 5
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| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up | ||||
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities | ||||
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings | ||||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session | ||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings | ||||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
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| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |||||
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 1
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Track 2
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| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up | |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities | |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
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| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | ||
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 4
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Track 4
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| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up | |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities | |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
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| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
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| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | ||
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 5
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| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 1
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|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 2
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| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 4
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|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 4
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|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
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Track 5
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|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Badge Pick-up |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | CSR Activities |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Chapter Meetings |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | First-Timers Session |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Sector Meetings |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Welcome Ceremony đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM |
Opening Keynote: Noelle Russell; powered by Dubai Business Events đź“ŤColiseu |
| 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM |
Panel: "Game-Changers or Chaos-Makers? The True Impact of Large-Scale Events"; powered by AIME đź“ŤColiseu |
| 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM |
Afternoon Coffee Break đź“ŤColiseu |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
General Assembly đź“ŤColiseu |
| Sunday Self-Guided Walking Tour | |
| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception đź“ŤStock Exchange Palace |
Monday, November 10, 2025
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Track 1
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Track 2
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Track 3
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Track 4
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Track 5
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
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| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday | ||||
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together | ||||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry | ||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing | ||||
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come | ||||
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Track 1
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Track 2
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
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| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
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| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come | |
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Track 3
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Track 4
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
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| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
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|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
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|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come | |
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Track 5
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|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come |
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Track 1
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|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come |
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Track 2
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|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come |
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Track 3
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|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come |
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Track 4
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|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come |
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Track 5
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|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Association Partners Breakfast Wednesday đź“ŤHilton Porto Gaia: Exclusive for associations and ICCA Association Partners - by invitation only. |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Badge Pick-up Wednesday |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Morning Coffee.
|
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Copenhagen Denmark Lecture Keynote: Christian Bason |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Sharing Hubs Are Where It All Comes Together |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break AM
|
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICCA Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence in the Global Meetings Industry |
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Presentations & Closing |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Next Destination Lunch: A Taste of What’s to Come |
