Flexible meeting slots, a lot of networking, mingling, fun... and some really inspiring Fam Trips!

MEETEX 2023, 28-30.03.2023.

PROGRAM

Venue: The Westin Zagreb Hotel, Zagreb, Croatia

 

PRE MEETEX 26-28 March, 2023 
  FAM TRIP ZAGREB & FAM TRIP CENTRAL DALMATIA
   
DAY 1 28 March, 2023 (Tuesday)
During the day Arrival to Zagreb & Hosted Buyers transfers to hotels
16:00 – 19:00 Participants registration in The Westin Zagreb Hotel
16:15 - 18:00 Optional hotels site inspection - prearrangement with hotels
representatives is requested
16:30 - 18:30 Optional walking city tour  - if attending, please register by sending an e-mail to aleks@meetex.eu; Meeting with the guide in lobby of The Westin Zagreb Hotel
19:30 – 22:30 MEETEX Hosted Buyers Welcome Dinner - by invitation only; Transfers for hosted buyers at 19.15 from hotel The Westin Zagreb and Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
22:30 Hosted buyers transfers to hotels
   
DAY 2 29 March 2023 (Wednesday)
08:30 – 09:30 Participants registration - The Westin Zagreb Hotel, Lobby
09:00 Hosted buyers transfers for those staying in Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
09:00 – 9:30 Gathering of participants and registration
09:30 – 10:00 MEETEX Opening
10:00 – 11:00 B2B Meetings, Block 1, 4 x 15 minutes slots
11:00 – 11:20 Mingling time
11:20 – 12:20 B2B Meetings, Block 2, 4 x 15 minutes slots
12:20 – 12:40 Mingling time
12:40 – 13:40 B2B Meetings, Block 3, 4x 15 minutes slots
13:40 – 15:10 Lunch & Networking
15:10 – 16:25 B2B Meetings, Block 4, 5 x 15 minutes slots
16:25 – 17:10 Happy hour & Mingling with resident DJ
17:15 Hosted buyers transfers for those staying in Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
17:15 – 19:00 Free Time
19:00 – 20:00 MEETEX Local Experience for Hosted Buyers: MEETEX aperitivo in Zagreb places to be - carefully selected popular and centrally located bars -  meet your Zagreb host in your hotel lobby at 18.45 h  
20:00 MEETEX Theme Dinner, The Westin Zagreb Hotel, 17th floor - Welcome Reception
20:30 MEETEX Dinner & Party - all participants; to avoid unsustainable waste of food, kindly inform MEETEX staff at registration desk in case you are not able to attend
23:30 Hosted buyers transfers for those staying in Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
00:30 Hosted buyers transfers for those staying in Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
   
Permanent coffee bar open during working hours, with fresh prepared coffee, tea, juices, water, fruits, cookies & bites
   
DAY 3 30 March 2023 (Thursday)
During the day Departure for Zagreb Airport & Hosted Buyers transfers - please check your departure time transfers
07:00 – 07:45 (Optional) Morning Run with Goran; starts from The Westin Zagreb Hotel lobby
09:00 Hosted buyers transfers for those staying in Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
09:30 – 09:50 Inspiration Minutes! Guest Speaker: Peter Hopwood - Embracing Stories to Engage, Persuade and Connect
09:50 – 10:00 MEETEX Group photo
10:00 – 11:15 B2B Meetings, Block 5, 5 x 15 minutes slots
11:15 – 11:30 Mingling time
11:30 – 12:45 B2B Meetings, Block 6, 5 x 15 minutes slots
12:45 – 13:00 MEETEX Wrap up and closure
13:00 – 14:00 Mingling time with resident DJ
12:00 - 14:00 Farewell Cocktail Lunch 
  Hosted buyers transfers
14:30 - 16:30 Optional hotels site inspection - prearrangement with hotels representatives is requested
17:00 - 19:00 Optional walking city tour
19:30 Casual hanging out with those who stay the additional night
   
Permanent coffee bar open during working hours, with fresh prepared coffee, tea, juices, water, fruits, cookies & bites
   
POST MEETEX 30 March - 1 April 2023 
  FAM TRIP KVARNER & FAM TRIP DUBROVNIK

 

PRE & POST-MEETEX Fam trips - destinations, descriptions and links

 
Pre MEETEX Zagreb FAM trip
ZAGREB – Capital of Croatia
Zagreb is a city with a rich history and a dynamic present, interesting architecture, an exceptional atmosphere, and unobtrusive hospitality.
Most of the landmarks of this Central European city, as well as its congress hotels and venues, are located in the city centre, and all of them are within walking distance. You can forget about long trips from your hotel to your conference venue, and forget about checking your watch…everything is here, within easy reach and easily accessible.
For a number of years now, and especially since Croatia joined the European Union in 2013, its capital has attracted numerous business events and tourists from all over the world.
Useful links:
Zagreb Convention Bureau
http://www.meetinzagreb.hr/
Zagreb Tourist Board
http://www.infozagreb.hr/&lang=en
 
 
Pre MEETEX Split FAM trip
The story of Split is already 17 centuries old, dating to the time the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build his Palace right on the peninsula near the great Roman city Salona, where he wanted to spend the last years of his life. During these 1700 years the Palace slowly turned into a city, which to this day lures with its rich tradition, glorious history and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. The destination Split is a perfect combination of history, modern infrastructure including the newest international airport terminal with numerous direct flights from all major European cities and the surrounding beautiful islands and high mountains, forming a unique meetings and incentive travel zone in the heart of the Adriatic! Besides, Split is every year getting more and more extremely attractive MICE venues and content.
On the way back to Zagreb you will have a stop at world famous UNESCO protected Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Useful links:
Split – Dalmatia County Tourist Board
https://www.dalmatia.hr/en
Split Tourist Board
https://visitsplit.com/en/1/welcome-to-split
 
 
Post MEETEX FAM trip to Kvarner Region (Opatija) 
Kvarner – Diversity is beautiful
Kvarner is a region of varied stories and strong emotions. It is an ecologically unpolluted area, rich in cultural and historic heritage, with brilliant business events and tourist programs and opportunities. So close and yet so different from your daily routine.
Opatija – A Trendsetting place
“Be introduced in Opatija”, that has always been a matter of prestige and an enduring mantra. Opatija has always been a centre of the most important business, art and entertainment events in Croatia. Charming your guests is easier in Opatija, because Opatija has plenty of charm. This is unwritten rule which has been valid for more than a century and a half. Opatija’s long tradition as a convention destination and holiday resort is best illustrated by the fact that it was the venue for the Fourth Congress of Austrian Balneologists in 1904. With more than 20 hotels, most of them rated with four or five stars, numerous restaurants and recreational facilities, entertainment programmes and events of various kinds.
Useful links:
Kvarner Region Tourist Board
http://www.kvarner.hr/en/tourism
Opatija Tourist Board
https://www.visitopatija.com/en
Opatija Convention Bureau
https://www.opatija-convention.com/en/
 
 
Post MEETEX FAM trip to Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik – The diamond in the crown
Dubrovnik doesn't really need any special presentation, neither it is possible to do it in printed words. This UNESCO protected city goes back to the period of hunderds - not to say thousands - years BC, today representing one of the best kept historical sites in the world.... as well as one of the best both leisure and MICE destinations in Europe. There is absolutely nothing we could write about Dubrovnik what could surpass the experience of visiting it.
Useful links:
Dubrovnik Region Tourist Board
http://www.visitdubrovnik.hr
Dubrovnik Conventinon Bureau
https://tzdubrovnik.hr/sp/ku/lang/en/index_ku.html