CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

This schedule is a work-in-progress as we continue to create another unforgettable experience. Subject to change.

Sunday 5th March

TBC	GNEX 2023 GOLF TOURNAMENT
	Enjoy an unforgettable round of golf with industry colleagues ahead of the main conference at the picturesque Coronado Golf Club on Coronado Island. Rated as one of the best public golf courses in the nation this course is a favorite destination for local residents and celebrities alike. This will be a separate ticketed event. Spaces will be VERY limited and available to registered attendees only, on a first to purchase basis. More details to follow soon.

TBC

GNEX 2023 GOLF TOURNAMENT

Enjoy an unforgettable round of golf with industry colleagues ahead of the main conference at the picturesque Coronado Golf Club on Coronado Island. Rated as one of the best public golf courses in the nation this course is a favorite destination for local residents and celebrities alike.

This will be a separate ticketed event. Spaces will be VERY limited and available to registered attendees only, on a first to purchase basis. More details to follow soon.

7.30PM –	UNOFFICIAL GATHERING @ HOTEL DEL CORONADO
	The drinks aren’t on us just yet, but for those that have arrived already and want to meet and hang out, we will pick a bar in the hotel where you’ll be sure to find other GNEX attendees.

Monday 6th March

08.30AM – 3.30PM	GLOBAL NETWORKING EXPERIENCE DAY
	GNEX stands for Global Networking EXperience, and so the first day focuses heavily on networking to help everyone develop new relationships in our popular Networking Lounge where business deals are brokered, strategic partnerships are forged and new relationships are born. With all-day coffee and tea, morning pastries, and light working lunch, you can hold meetings, network and visit our exhibitors at your leisure in-between our planned networking events below. Attracting senior executives from an expected 100+ companies from around the globe, your day will be filled with new opportunities to advance your business.

08.30AM – 3.30PM

GLOBAL NETWORKING EXPERIENCE DAY

GNEX stands for Global Networking EXperience, and so the first day focuses heavily on networking to help everyone develop new relationships in our popular Networking Lounge where business deals are brokered, strategic partnerships are forged and new relationships are born.

With all-day coffee and tea, morning pastries, and light working lunch, you can hold meetings, network and visit our exhibitors at your leisure in-between our planned networking events below.

Attracting senior executives from an expected 100+ companies from around the globe, your day will be filled with new opportunities to advance your business.

9.15AM – 9.30AM	CONFERENCE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our resident Emcee will outline what’s coming up in our agenda over the next two days!

9.30AM – 10.30AM	60-SECOND PITCH
	Learn who’s who right at the start of the event to help with your networking! The 60-Second Pitch session gives one representative of each participating company the chance to take to the microphone for just 60-seconds to provide a fast elevator pitch about who they are and what their company does, so that members of the audience can make a quick note of who they want to meet during the conference, and put a face to the name so they can more easily find them. Please Note: This session only lasts one-hour and so participation is only guaranteed for sponsors and the first 60 companies to purchase delegate tickets, so if you haven’t already, REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!

9.30AM – 10.30AM

60-SECOND PITCH

Learn who’s who right at the start of the event to help with your networking! The 60-Second Pitch session gives one representative of each participating company the chance to take to the microphone for just 60-seconds to provide a fast elevator pitch about who they are and what their company does, so that members of the audience can make a quick note of who they want to meet during the conference, and put a face to the name so they can more easily find them.

Please Note: This session only lasts one-hour and so participation is only guaranteed for sponsors and the first 60 companies to purchase delegate tickets, so if you haven’t already, REGISTER NOW to secure your spot!

10.30AM – 12.00PM	NETWORKING TIME
	Take time to network, hold meetings and visit our Exhibitors.

12.00PM – 1.00PM	LUNCH
	Enjoy a light lunch in the Networking Lounge as you catch up with friends and network with attendees.

1.00PM – 2.15PM	EXPO LIVE!
This session brings the Networking Lounge to the main stage and comprises of fast-paced 5-minute pitch sessions where attendees can quickly learn more about several products and services that could help improve their business.
TBC TBC arrivia	Chris Hassall Partner Catalyst Marketing Solutions	TBC TBC Vacation Innovations	Paul Mattimoe Shareholder Vacation SafeGuard
Ericka Schwarm Director of Client Development Equiant	Steve Pentland CEO Light	TBC TBC RCI	TBC TBC JJS Global
Gordon McClendon CEO SPI Software	TBC TBC TOWB	Terry Stobbs Sales Manager Tradex Inc.

2.30PM – 3.30PM	SPEED NETWORKING
	Participate in our fan-favorite networking session where you’ll meet one-on-one with around 30 delegates. Every speed meeting gives each delegate one minute to share more details about their business and exchange business cards. When you find a representative from a company you want to know more about, you can then arrange to meet again during the event. Participants, and the remaining attendees will also be able to enjoy our premium open bar during this event, held within the Networking Lounge.

2.30PM – 3.30PM

SPEED NETWORKING

Participate in our fan-favorite networking session where you’ll meet one-on-one with around 30 delegates. Every speed meeting gives each delegate one minute to share more details about their business and exchange business cards. When you find a representative from a company you want to know more about, you can then arrange to meet again during the event.

Participants, and the remaining attendees will also be able to enjoy our premium open bar during this event, held within the Networking Lounge.

4.30PM – 7.00PM (8.00PM)	GNEX 2023 YACHT PARTY
	We’re bringing the Spirit of California right to our doorstep to pick us up from the Hotel Del Coronado and take us on a Sunset tour of the San Diego Bay area – steeped in naval history. Includes Premium Open Bar, Food and Entertainment. Boarding at 4.30PM. Yacht will sail 5.00PM – 7.00PM After Party at the Dock 7.00PM – 8.00PM (disembark at your leisure) Sponsored by:

4.30PM – 7.00PM (8.00PM)

GNEX 2023 YACHT PARTY

We’re bringing the Spirit of California right to our doorstep to pick us up from the Hotel Del Coronado and take us on a Sunset tour of the San Diego Bay area – steeped in naval history. Includes Premium Open Bar, Food and Entertainment.

Boarding at 4.30PM.
Yacht will sail 5.00PM – 7.00PM
After Party at the Dock 7.00PM – 8.00PM (disembark at your leisure)

8.00AM – 9.45AM	NETWORKING BREAKFAST
	Enjoy a hearty breakfast ahead of a day of general sessions and more networking.

9.45AM – 10.00AM	DAY 2 INTRODUCTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jim Madrid Founder AST	Grab your seats for some not-to-be-missed sessions, and hear some important announcements about the day ahead.

10.00AM – 11.00AM	PANEL SESSION TBC
More details to follow soon

11.00AM – 12.00PM	NETWORKING BREAK
	Head back to our Networking Lounge for an hour of networking while enjoying some tasty bites, coffee and tea. Don’t forget to visit all of our exhibitors to learn more about what they can offer to your business.

12.00PM – 1.30PM	THE BOARDROOM
Unique to GNEX, this compelling session is the “ultimate” meeting of minds. The audience gets a fly-on-the-wall experience as our C-Suite industry experts conduct a round-table discussion on trending topics that impact the vacation industry, and their opinions of what the future holds.

1.30PM – 2.30PM	LUNCH
	Enjoy a full lunch as you continue your conversations.

2.30PM – 4.30PM	TBC
	More details on our General Sessions will be announced soon…

6.00PM – 8.00PM	FINALE PARTY & AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
	As another unforgettable GNEX Conference comes to an end, we celebrate with the Perspective Magazine Awards presentations and a Finale Party with open bar, light food and DJ on our own private terrace at the Hotel Del Coronado. Sponsored by