92nd UFI Global Congress 2025 - programme at glance

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DATES Tuesday, november 18 Wednesday, november 19 Thursday, november 20 Friday, november 21 Saturday, november 22

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SESSION TYPES Associations Committee Board of Directors Breakout General Assembly Governing Bodies How I see it Insight Keynote Networking Panel Presentation Session Talk UFI Chapter Meeting Working Groups Workshop Xchange Session

Day 1

Tuesday, November 18

09:00 - 22:00 Tuesday

Greater Bay Area Local Tours

Networking

Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SAR Zhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center

16:00 - 18:00 Tuesday

Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation only)

Board of Directors

19:00 - 21:00 Tuesday

Board of Directors Dinner (by invitation only)

Networking

Day 2

Wednesday, November 19

09:30 - 10:30 Wednesday

UFI Chapter Meetings (UFI Members only)

UFI Chapter Meeting

10:45 - 12:00

Associations Committee Meeting (by invitation only)

Associations Committee

10:45 - 12:00

Speed Networking – extended and enhanced

Networking

ExpoPlatform

12:00 - 13:30

Light Lunch

Networking

13:30 - 14:30

General Assembly

15:00 - 15:15

Xchange Session - Visitrans

Xchange Session

VisiFair - VisiTrans GmbH

15:15 - 15:30

Xchange Session - Singapore Expo

Xchange Session

Singapore EXPO

15:30 - 15:45

Xchange Session - Memento

Xchange Session

Memento

15:45 - 16:00

Break

Networking

16:00 - 16:15

Xchange Session - Eventx

Xchange Session

EventX

16:15 - 16:30

Xchange Session - Aluvision

Xchange Session

Aluvision

16:30 - 16:45

Xchange Session - Swapcard

Xchange Session

Swapcard

19:30 - 22:00

Welcome Reception - Step Back in Time! Celebrate 100 Years of UFI in 1920s Style!

Networking

Visit Detroit

Day 3

Thursday, November 20

06:30 - 07:45

UFI Sports Club

Networking

08:00 - 09:00

Networking Refreshments

Networking

09:00 - 09:30

Opening of the 92nd UFI Global Congress

Session

09:30 - 10:20

Building Community in the Age of Global Transformation

Keynote

Dex Hunter-Torricke

10:20 - 10:45

Future-first: How Leading Organisers Are Redesigning the Exhibition Experience

Session

Panittha Buri

11:00 - 11:45

Networking Break

Networking

11:00 - 11:45

Bate-papo Corner: Talks, Ideas, Exchange

Talk

Swapcard

11:45 - 12:25

What Our Industry Can Learn From HYROX

Session

Gary Wan

12:25 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

Networking

14:00 - 14:55

Rethinking The Role of Service Providers in Shaping ‘What’s Next

Session

Geoff Dickinson

14:55 - 16:00

Networking Break

Networking

15:00 - 16:00

Bate-papo Corner: Talks, Ideas, Exchange

Talk

Swapcard

16:00 - 16:15

Medal of Honour and UFI Awards Ceremony

Session

16:15 - 17:15

Insight Series – Ideas in Action: Digital Innovation

Workshop Digital Innovation

Simone Zaccherini

16:15 - 17:15

Insights Series - Ideas in Action: Marketing

Workshop Marketing

Ewa Woch

16:15 - 17:15

Insight Series - Ideas in Action: Sustainability

Workshop Sustainable Development

Raymond Rhodes

17:15 - 18:15

Insight Series – Ideas in Action: HR

Workshop HR

17:15 - 18:15

Insight Series – Ideas in Action: Industry Partners

Workshop Industry Partners

17:15 - 18:15

Insight Series – Ideas in Action: Operations & Services

Workshop Operations & Services

Laura Purdy

19:30 - 23:00

Congress Dinner

Networking

AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited Hong Kong Tourism Board

Day 4

Friday, November 21

08:00 - 09:30

Networking Refreshments

Networking

09:30 - 10:15

How Are Venues Evolving to Meet the Future of Events?

Session

Joyce Ann Leveston John Sharkey Hugh Jones

10:15 - 11:00

Redefining Exhibition Formats

Session

Ilaria Basile Anida D'Costa Taher Hakami Sarah Jung Diana Maria Salman

11:00 - 11:45

Networking Break

Networking

11:00 - 11:45

Bate-papo Corner: Talks, Ideas, Exchange

Talk

Swapcard

11:45 - 12:30

The Global Economic Outlook

Session

Nick Marro

12:30 - 13:00

UFI Presidency Handover

Session

13:00 - 14:30

Networking Lunch

Networking

14:30 - 16:00

Host Country Session - Gateway to Growth: Unleashing Opportunities in the Great Bay Area

Session

16:00 - 16:30

Congress Closing and Next Host Announcement

Session

18:00 - 22:00

Tram Party in Hong Kong

Networking

Day 5

Saturday, November 22

10:00 - 16:00 Saturday

Post-Congress Tours

Networking

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Tuesday, November 18 Wednesday, November 19 Thursday, November 20 Friday, November 21 Saturday, November 22

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11/18/2025 09:00 - 22:00 Tuesday

Greater Bay Area Local Tours

Networking

11/18/2025 | 09:00 - 22:00 | Tuesday

Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of the Macao SARZhuhai International Convention & Exhibition Center

Exclusive Tours for UFI Congress Participants

This is a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic Greater Bay Area, one of Asia’s most vibrant and fast-evolving regions, just ahead of the official start of the 92nd UFI Global Congress in Hong Kong.

🌟Macao MICE Environment Experience Tour, duration: 9:00 - 22:00

🌟Zhuhai Business & Culture Discovery Tour, duration: 9:30 - 22:00

How to book a tour?

⚠️ Confirm Your Spot by 30 September

As places are limited (first-come, first-served), early registration is strongly encouraged.

Participation criteria: companies that are organisers and venues only.

Click here for more information and how to register.

11/18/2025 16:00 - 18:00 Tuesday

Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation only)

Board of Directors

11/18/2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Tuesday

11/19/2025 09:30 - 10:30 Wednesday

UFI Chapter Meetings (UFI Members only)

UFI Chapter Meeting

11/19/2025 | 09:30 - 10:30 | Wednesday

Europe Chapter Meeting
MEA Chapter Meeting
Asia-Pacific Chapter Meeting
North America Chapter Meeting
Central & South America Chapter Meeting

11/22/2025 10:00 - 16:00 Saturday

Post-Congress Tours

Networking

11/22/2025 | 10:00 - 16:00 | Saturday

To make the most of your time at the congress in Hong Kong, take part in one of the four unique post-congress tours, giving you the chance to explore the rich culture and history of Hong Kong.

How to book a tour?

If you haven’t registered yet: you can select your preferred tour directly in the event registration form.
If you’ve already registered: please contact the UFI team at events@ufi.org including your chosen tour and the names of the participants.

Tour 1 - Hong Kong Heights – The Peak Experience
Tour 2 - Cultural Canvas – From Past to Present
Tour 3 - Lantau Escapes – Nature, Heritage & Sea
Tour 4 - Old Town Central – Heritage Meets Hip

Participants joining the post-congress tours may bring their luggage on the buses.

For detailed agenda please click here.

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