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The Sharing Hubs have always represented the big shift from passive consumption to active participation. This year in Porto, Sharing Hubs 2.0 takes that idea to the next milepost: a fully inclusive, high-energy event that sets the scene and charts the course for Congress.

Sharing Hubs 2.0 is more than an opening ceremony. It is an invitation: to connect, reflect, and align as we set off together in the direction of change — with a shared momentum, a collective vision, and a forward-thinking mindset.

Purpose

An immersive 1-hour session, Sharing Hubs 2.0 brings us all together. ICCA members, association executives, academics, and entrepreneurs from all over the world will join forces to ask the question:

“In a rapidly changing global landscape, how can we address the challenges

 facing the international meetings and events community

 — and where do we go from here?”

This shared reflection acts as an insight-generator, informing and directing the Five Tracks that shape the 2025 Congress:

1. Impact & Sustainability
2. Future Leadership & Resilience
3. Purposeful Business Models (including startups and entrepreneurs)
4. Innovation & Tech
5. The Creative Edge (formats, audiences, experiences) 

Each track becomes its own distinct dialogue, facilitated by a moderator and support team. This dynamic structure allows attendees to align with the tracks that resonate with their expertise or curiosity.