CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
This Schedule is currently a work in progress and may be changed without notice as we build another great event.
| 8.30AM. – 3.00PM | GNEX-ACOTUR 2024 GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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Our 4th Annual GNEX-ACOTUR Golf Tournament will be held at Iberostar Cancún Golf Club which boasts a fantastic location in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone. It is set between the Caribbean Sea and the mysterious Nichupté Lagoon and is surrounded by mangroves with abundant native plants and exotic animals.
The format will be a round of Best Ball, where 2 x Twosomes will navigate the course together and use the lowest score per hole within the Twosome, adjusted by handicap as they battle it out to be GNEX-ACOTUR 2024 Golf Tournament Champions. Limited Spaces available to registered attendees only. This is a separately ticketed event so CLICK HERE to purchase your spot! |
| 6.00PM – 7.00PM | UNOFFICIAL GATHERING @ KEMPINSKI CANCUN LOUNGE BAR |
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The drinks aren’t on us just yet, but for those staying at the hotel and want to find some attendees to hang out with, head over to the lounge bar at the Kempinski. |
| 9.00AM – 5.00PM | GNEX-ACOTUR NETWORKING LOUNGE |
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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.
Early Access is from 9AM with Coffee & Tea with a working Brunch Served at 11AM. Use this time to hold meetings, network and visit our exhibitors at your leisure in-between our planned educational sessions and networking events below. Attracting senior executives from Canada, USA, Mexico, Caribbean and beyond, your day will be filled with new opportunities to advance your business. |
| 11.00AM – 12.00PM | WORKING BRUNCH |
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Indulge in a heavy brunch in the Networking Lounge as you continue to meet new people and hold meetings ahead of the first conference sessions. |
| 12.00PM – 12.30PM | CONFERENCE WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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 Jim MadridPresident Advance Sports Technology, Inc. |
Our resident Emcee will outline what’s coming up in our packed agenda, and give you a preview of our upcoming 15th Anniversary event in Las Vegas! |
| 12.30PM – 1.30PM | 60-SECOND PITCH |
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This session helps you put faces to names of those you haven’t met yet to help with your networking throughout the event! 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 to the first 60 companies to purchase delegate tickets, so if you haven’t already, REGISTER NOW to secure your spot! |
| 1.30PM – 2.30PM | NETWORKING BREAK |
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Head back to our Networking Lounge for an hour of networking while enjoying some tasty bites, coffee and tea. |
| 2.30PM – 3.00PM | GUEST SPEAKER: TBC |
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| 3.00PM – 3.30PM | GUEST SPEAKER: TBC |
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| 3.30PM – 5.00PM | NETWORKING TIME |
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Use this time to hold meetings or visit our exhibitors in the Networking Lounge. Coffee and tea available. |
| 5.00PM – 7.00PM | TEQUILA! |
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| Enjoy Tequila Tasting, Premium Open Bar, Appetizers and Live Music at Kempinski Cancun. |
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| 8.00AM – 10.00AM | NETWORKING BREAKFAST |
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Enjoy a hearty breakfast ahead of a day of general sessions and more networking. |
| 10.00AM – 10.15AM | DAY TWO INTRODUCTIONS |
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| Jim Madrid Founder AST |
Grab your seats for some not-to-be-missed sessions! |
| 10.15AM – 10.30PM | GUEST SPEAKER: TBC |
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| 10.30AM – 12.00PM | THE BOARDROOM | |||
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| 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. | ||||
| 12.00PM – 12.45PM | NETWORKING BREAK |
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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. |
| 12.45PM – 1.45PM | PANEL SESSION: TBC | |||
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| 1.45PM – 2.45PM | LUNCH |
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Enjoy a full lunch as you continue your conversations and take time to visit our exhibitors in the Networking Lounge. |
| 2.45PM – 3.45PM | PANEL SESSION: TBC |
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| 3.45PM – 5.00PM | INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: A FOCUS ON YOU! |
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| Jim Madrid Founder AST |
In a fast-paced industry with constantly increasing targets to meet it’s easy to lose yourself in your work. This session challenges you to take a break for a couple of hours to “Focus On You”.
Jim Madrid, our resident mental toughness coach will take you on a journey of personal discovery and development that will give you not only the tools to better navigate the day to day work environment but also give you the skills to take better care of yourself and lay out the pathway to the future growth as an individual that you desire. |
| 6.30PM – 9.30PM | LAGOON PARTY |
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Join us at the fabulous RosaNegra Restaurant for a lively night of premium food, drink and entertainment. |
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Interested in sponsoring our upcoming event? Download our Sponsorship Brochure.
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