C&IT International Forum Agenda


Monday 24 March

Travel & More

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

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

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

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

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

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