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Event Programme:

Day 1:Monday 17th November

AM - PM

Hotel Lobby

Delegate arrivals

19.30 - 22:30

TURTLE BAY RESTAURANT

Welcome Networking Dinner

Join us for a welcoming atmosphere at the Turtle Bay restaurant at the Rotana Saadiyat Resort, with outstanding views across the serene swimming pool. Your event networking starts here, with a magnificent menu to enjoy.

Turtle Bay restaurant at the Rotana Saadiyat Resort

Day 2:Tuesday 18th November

9:00 - 10:00

EMERALD BALLROOM

Seminar Presentation: Crafting the Guest Experience with Creativity, Authenticity and Culinary Stories

Christian Knerr, Senior Director of Culinary EMEA – Marriott International
Christian Knerr Senior Director of Culinary EMEA – Marriott International
Johan Scott Valentine, Vice President Food & Beverage – Rotana Hotels
Johan Scott Valentine Vice President Food & Beverage – Rotana Hotels

10:00 - 10:15

BALLROOM FOYER

Collect Meetings Schedules & Coffee Break

10:15 - 12:40

ALMAS BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

12:45 - 13:45

Lunch

13:50 - 14:50

EMERALD BALLROOM

14:55 - 16:20

ALMAS BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

16:20 - 16:35

BALLROOM FOYER

Coffee Break

16:35 - 18:00

ALMAS BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

18:00 - 19:15

Free Time

19:30 - 22:30

ECLIPSE BAR & TERRACE, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Located on the chic Al Maryah Island, the Four Seasons offers a luxurious setting with the Eclipse Bar & Terrace setting a cool vibe against the backdrop of a stunning city skyline. We have an innovative menu planned for this stunning venue, where you can be inspired by your surroundings while networking and building on relationships with your industry peers.

ECLIPSE BAR & TERRACE, FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Day 3:Wednesday 19th November

9:00 - 10:00

EMERALD BALLROOM

Seminar Presentation: Hospitality Developments that are Shaping the MEA Region

David Thomson, Senior Vice President of Business Development – The First Group
David Thomson Senior Vice President of Business Development – The First Group
Dor Win Tan, Director of Development – ROSHN, a PIF Company
Dor Win Tan Director of Development – ROSHN, a PIF Company

10:00 - 10:15

BALLROOM FOYER

Coffee Break

10:15 - 12:40

ALMAS BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

12:45 - 13:45

Lunch

13:50 - 14:50

EMERALD BALLROOM

14:55 - 17:20

ALMAS BALLROOM

One-to-One Business Meetings

17:20 - 20:00

Free Time

20:00 - 23:00

NASMA BEACHFRONT BAR

Farewell Dinner & Party

With a stunning beachfront location, Nasma Beachfront Bar offers the best sea views and most relaxed vibes on Saadiyat Island. We conclude your networking opportunities with a farewell dinner and party, with outstanding food and beverage and a chance to celebrate your successful business discussions and build industry friendships.

NASMA BEACHFRONT BAR

Day 4:Thursday 20th November

All Day

Hotel Lobby

Delegate Departures