ICCA Central European Chapter Meeting
Program
ICCA CEC Meeting
Thursday, August 29, 2024 | |
| 2.30pm - 4.30pm | Check-in at the hotel lobby of Hyatt Place Zurich Airport (Arrival and badge collection) |
| 3.00pm | Database Training |
| 3.00pm | Business Exchange |
| 4.20pm | Meeting point for optional city tours in the hotel lobby of Hyatt Place Zurich Airport |
| 4.30pm | Optional City Tours |
| 7.00pm | Networking Dinner at Bauschänzli |
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| From 8.00am | Check-in at The Circle Convention Center, Meeting Room 1 & 2 |
| 8.00am | Welcome coffee |
| 8.30am | Opening session |
| 8.45am | Business Events of the Future – from imagination to realization Felix Rundel |
| 9.30am | Keynote on business events in a transformative era Matthias Schultze |
| 10.15am | Coffee break |
| 10.45am | ICCA Connect: What’s new and next |
| 11.00am | Workshop: Transformation of everything through AI and Mixed Reality Roger Oberholzer |
| 12.15pm | Lunch |
| 1.15pm | Keynote on mastering our stress level and boosting focus at work Aurelie Litynski |
| 2.00pm | Panel Discussion: "Balancing budgets amidst rising costs: strategies from industry leaders" Moderatorin: Marina Knittel (Vienna Convention Bureau) Anneke Hibbel (ICRS) Sebastian Schopp (Google) Panos Tzivanidis (International Olympic Committee) Stefica Divkovic (ENCORE) |
| 3.00pm | Panel Discussion: “Redesigning the congress of the future: a new approach to legacy.” Moderator: Stefan Bonsels (Basel Convention Bureau) Olivia Montanari Bürgin (Congrex Switzerland Ltd.) Krisztina Stiegeler (DIA EMEA) Martin Christen (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland FHNW) sponsored by Basel Convention Bureau |
| 4.00pm | Break |
| 4.30pm | Sharing Hub Session |
| 5.30pm | Wrap-up & Closing Moderator: Felix Rundel |
| 5.45pm | Break or Optional site visit at The Circle Convention Center |
| 7.00pm | Meeting point in the hotel lobby of Hyatt Place Zurich Airport |
| 7.30pm | Networking dinner at Restaurant Spitz |
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| 8.30am | Welcome coffee |
| 9.00am | Keynote on making a difference with positive leadership Aurelie Litynski |
| 9.45am | Keynote on leadership Joel Casse sponsored by Lausanne Montreux Congress |
| 10.45am | Networking break |
| 11.00am | Engaging the future of our industry: Insights and opportunities shared by young professionals Christina Strohschneider & Mégane Simeon |
| 11.45am | Keynote on how the best get better Paul Rulkens sponsored by Vienna Convention Bureau |
| 12.45pm | Closing |
| 1.00pm | Lunch |
| 2.15pm | Meeting point for optional social program in the hotel lobby of Hyatt Place Zurich Airport |
| 2.30pm | Optional social program: Join us on a wine tour through the city's vineyards and sample delicious Zurich wines. The tour lasts 3 hours and ends at 6 pm. Places are limited, first come, first served. |
Support for the Tikondane Orphanage Centre
Social Project at ICCA CEC 2024
The ICCA Central European Chapter Meeting and the ICCA Future of Healthcare Meetings events in Zurich will be supporting the Tikondane Orphanage Centre, located in Kabwe, Zambia. The participants of the chapter meeting will be engaging in a creative activity to support the children at Tikondane.
The Tikondane Orphanage Centre offers a nurturing environment for 21 children and 3 students, managed by a dedicated team of three employees. It was founded by Elsbeth and Jürg Noti from Zurich, who have poured immense passion into this initiative. The orphanage sustains itself by cultivating approximately 15 acres of farmland and maintaining a large vegetable garden. These efforts, combined with donations, enable continuous and meaningful development of the orphanage.
The foundation is always grateful for donations of pens, colored pencils, and writing books. If you have any of these items at home, please consider bringing them to the meeting in Zurich.
More information about Tikondane
Circle Convention Center Zurich Airport
Venue
- Right next to Zurich Airport
- Zurich City Center within easy reach
- Part of the architecturally striking complex The Circle
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the registration fee but rooms have been secured at the Hyatt Place hotel next to the Circle Convention Center at a rate of CHF 170 per single room/night, including breakfast.
The ICCA CEC Meeting will be held at the Circle Convention Center conveniently located next to Zurich Airport.
Social Venues
Welcome & Networking Dinner
Exchange Ideas and Build Your Network
Connections
Whether over coffee, during the Insight Sessions or at dinner in the evening, the ICCA Central European Chapter Meeting offers plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas with industry colleagues and make valuable contacts.
Learn and Evolve
Industry Insights
Our upcoming event promises to be a dynamic experience, featuring: Thought-Provoking Keynote Speeches; Hands-On Workshops; Insightful Panel Discussions and Interactive Sharing Hub Sessions for Idea Exchange.
Be part of the ICCA Community
Belonging
Let’s shape the narrative together and foster innovation within our dynamic community. Play an active role in our community, engage in thought-provoking discussions, share best practices and contribute to the conversations to drive change in our industry.
Travel Information
Good to Know
Traveling to Zurich
Zurich is situated in the very heart of Europe and at the foot of the Swiss Alps. The city is the ideal base from which to explore Switzerland but also Europe. Thanks to countless direct connections by train and by plane within Europe and all over the world, travelling to Zurich is very convenient.
By Train
Zurich Central Station is a hub in Europe for railway transportation. On a daily basis and several times per day, Zurich is connected to capital and major cities in Europe. Therefore, for participants from Europe, the train will offer a convenient and reliable transport medium that will minimise the carbon footprint in transportation to Zurich. You can plan and book your journey quickly and easily with Interrail or Trainline.
By Plane
Zurich Airport has direct connections to 200 destinations all over the world and is a 10-minute train ride from the centrally located Zurich Main Station. In addition, with around 350 rail connections and over 700 bus and 400 streetcar departures a day, you can get from Zurich Airport to other major cities and tourist regions in Switzerland in no time at all.
Getting around in Zurich
Zurich’s public transportation network is one of the most efficient and reliable in the world. Trams, buses and trains will get you to the venues quickly and safely.
All attendees will receive complimentary public transportation tickets during the event (August 29-31, 2024), offered by Zurich Convention Bureau.
Plugs in Switzerland
The voltage in Switzerland, as in most of Europe, is 230V/50 Hz. Switzerland uses type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs. (Type C 2-pin plugs also fit J sockets.)
Most power sockets are designed for three pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied for many electrical travel products, may be used without problem. Adaptors are available in most hotels.
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