CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

This schedule is a work in progress so expect regular updates and changes as we prepare another unforgettable event. A final schedule will be released as we get closer to the conference.

Tuesday 20th February

TBC	GNEX 2024 GOLF TOURNAMENT
	Details of this separately ticketed event will be announced soon…

7.30PM –	UNOFFICIAL GATHERING @ BLEAU BAR
	The drinks aren’t on us just yet, but for those that have arrived already and want to meet and hang out, meet us in the Bleau Bar in the hotel lobby.

Wednesday 21st February

8.00AM – 3.30PM	GLOBAL NETWORKING EXPERIENCE DAY
	The Global Networking EXperience (GNEX) focuses heavily on networking and so the first day is designed around to helping everyone to develop new relationships, from putting faces to names in 60-Second Pitch and learning more about available products and services in Expo LIVE! to fast-paced one-on-one meetings in Speed Networking. Spend time 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 and morning pastries you can hold meetings, network and visit our exhibitors at your leisure in-between our planned networking events below. GNEX attracts senior executives from 100+ companies from around the globe, so your day will be filled with new opportunities to advance your business.

8.00AM – 3.30PM

GLOBAL NETWORKING EXPERIENCE DAY

The Global Networking EXperience (GNEX) focuses heavily on networking and so the first day is designed around to helping everyone to develop new relationships, from putting faces to names in 60-Second Pitch and learning more about available products and services in Expo LIVE! to fast-paced one-on-one meetings in Speed Networking.

Spend time 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 and morning pastries you can hold meetings, network and visit our exhibitors at your leisure in-between our planned networking events below.

GNEX attracts senior executives from 100+ companies from around the globe, so your day will be filled with new opportunities to advance your business.

8.00AM – 9.00AM	PRE-CONFERENCE COFFEE & PASTRIES
	Grab your delegate badge, coffee and pastries in the Networking Lounge ahead of the opening session of the conference.

9.00AM – 9.30AM	CONFERENCE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jim Madrid President Advance Sports Technology, Inc.	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 – 11.30AM	NETWORKING BREAK
	Head back to our Networking Lounge for an hour of networking while enjoying some tasty bites, coffee and tea.

11.30AM – 1.00PM	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.

1.00PM – 2.00PM	LUNCH
	Enjoy a delicious lunch in the StripSteak Restaurant as you catch up with friends and network with attendees.

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.

TBC	DAY ONE PARTY
	Watch this space for details of our first social event!

Thursday 22nd February

7.30AM – 9.00AM	NETWORKING BREAKFAST
	Enjoy a hearty breakfast ahead of a day of general sessions and more networking.

9.15AM – 9.45AM	UPCOMING EVENTS PREVIEW
Jim Madrid Founder AST	Grab your seats for some not-to-be-missed sessions, and see and hear about our upcoming events in Canada and Cancun and benefit from a GNEX 2024 attendee only limited-time special rate!

9.45AM – 10.00AM	X-TALK: TBC

10.00AM – 11.30AM	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.

11.30AM – 12.30PM	NETWORKING BREAK
	Head back to our Networking Lounge for 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.

12.30PM – 1.00PM	GUEST SPEAKER – TBC

1.00PM – 1.30PM	GUEST SPEAKER – TBC

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

2.30PM – 3.00PM	GUEST SPEAKER – TBC

3.00PM – 4.00PM	INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: TBC
Jim Madrid President Advance Sports Technology	Jim Madrid will be delivering another inspiring and interactive workshop – more details to follow soon.

5.00PM – 7.00PM	FINALE PARTY & AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
	As another unforgettable GNEX Conference comes to an end, we celebrate with the GNEX 2024 Vacation Industry Awards presentations and a Finale Party with open bar, light food and DJ at a special venue at Fontainebleau Miami.