Monday 24 March
05:30
Arrive at London Heathrow
Arrive at London Heathrow ahead of departure.
07:50 - 11:30
Flight from London Heathrow to Budapest
Flying British Airways Premium Economy from London Heathrow to Budapest.
Flight time 2hr30, +1 hour time difference
12:30 - 14:00
Arrive in Budapest / Travel to River Scenic Cruise boat terminal
14:00 - 15:25
Arrive for check-in / light lunch / refresh time
Gain access to your cabin on board the luxurious Scenic River Cruise where you can freshen up indulge in the onboard lunch provided.
15:25 - 15:30
Opening Remarks with Editor of C&IT Magazine
Speaker:
15:30 - 18:30
Off Ship Activity: Monsteroller tour
In our first activity of the 2025 International Forum, we'll experience a bespoke guided tour of Budapest, brought to you by Microcosmos.
Discover the Hungarian capital by Monsteroller ride. The electric scooters offer the easiest and most convenient way to get to know the city.
The tour will take approximately 2 hours.
18:30 - 21:30
Dinner at the Dorothea
Experience a stunning dinner experience at one of Budapest's most fashionable restaurants, The Dorothea.
22:00
Return to Opal Scenic River boat
Unwind onboard as we settle in where the bar will remain open until 23:30 for those last minute nightcaps.
Day 2 - Tuesday 25 March
07:00 - 08:55
Breakfast
Start your day right – fuel yourself with a great breakfast on board the Opal River Cruise.
08:55 - 09:00
Opening remarks
Speaker:
09:00 - 09:45
Key Note Session
Keep your eyes peeled for our industry leading keynote - TBA
09:50 - 10:50
Pre-Scheduled 1-2-1 meetings
Our matching software ensures you prioritise who you want to meet with and we do the rest.
10:45 - 11:05
Networking and refreshment break
11:05 - 12:00
1-2-1 meetings
Meet with suppliers matched pre-matched to cater to your business needs
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
We'll have an all-inclusive lunch onboard the Opal River Cruise
13:00 - 14:00
Content Session
We'll be announcing the content for this session very soon...
Be prepared to enhance your 2025-2026 events with this one!
14:00 - 15:00
1-2-1 Meetings
Meet with suppliers matched pre-matched to cater to your business needs
15:00 - 15:30
Content session
You'll be engaged in this short but sweet content session, TBA very soon!
15:30 - 16:25
1-2-1 Meetings
16:25 - 16:30
Closing remarks
Speaker:
16:30 - 17:30
Downtime aboard the Opal River Cruise
We'll enjoy an hour downtime onboard the river cruise before arriving at Bratislava at 17:30.
Walking tour of Bratislava
18:00 - 19:30
We'll embark on a bespoke walking tour of Bratislava, taking in the beautiful sights of Slovakia's capital.
19:30 - 20:00
Arrive back at the Opal River Cruise
Gala dinner and entertainment aboard the boat
20:00 - 01:00
Day 3 - Wednesday 26 March
08:00 - 10:25
Breakfast
10:25 - 10:30
Final day remarks
Speaker:
10:30 - 11:30
Workshop
This workshop will allow you to share ideas with your peers and get ahead of your 2025-2026 event planning, soon TBA.
11:30 - 12:25
1-2-1 meetings
12:25 - 12:30
Closing remarks
Speaker:
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch / Check-out / Downtime in Budapest
15:40
Arrival at Airport
17:40 - 19:30
Flight from Budapest to London Heathrow
19:30
Arrival at London Heathrow and departure