2025 Programme Themes
In 2025, the entire events eco system is under pressure to prove value, deliver sustainable impact, and innovate in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.
Our three themes offer a clear roadmap for individuals, teams and organisations, dive a little deeper and explore what’s in it for you.
Future: Building Tomorrow Together
The business world is evolving rapidly, and to remain at the forefront, we must embrace change with agility and a clear vision for the future. Here we will explore how organisations and individuals can lead with purpose, empower teams to thrive amidst complexity, and create a future that serves us all. This theme is about empowering leadership, fostering resilience, and creating hope for what lies ahead.
What’s in it for you?
- Adapt and lead in a rapidly changing environment.
- Build a future-ready mindset in your teams and organizations.
- Gain the insights and tools to empower yourself and your organization to thrive.
Connection: Unlocking Potential Through Meaningful Connection
In today’s hybrid world, fostering authentic relationships has never been more critical. We will delve into how to bridge the gap between digital and physical spaces, creating opportunities for cross-regional, cross-sector, and cross-generational collaboration. For individuals, this is a chance to expand your network. For teams, it’s about strengthening bonds that drive collective growth. And for the industry, it’s a powerful opportunity to create long-lasting partnerships that drive shared success and innovation.
What’s in it for you?
- Unlock opportunities for building authentic relationships.
- Bridge the digital-physical divide to connect meaningfully with your community, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Collaborate across borders to solve industry challenges.
Integration by Design: Seamless, Strategic, and Sustainable
The future of business events depends on our ability to integrate people, technology, data, and purpose into one cohesive experience. This theme emphasizes how to design ecosystems that don’t just function but thrive—where technology and people work hand-in-hand to create sustainable and strategic solutions that generate measurable impact.
What’s in it for you?
- Learn to design future-ready experiences that seamlessly integrate all components.
- Equip your team with strategies to deliver sustainable outcomes and impactful events.
- Position your organization as a leader in strategic innovation and operational excellence.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
| DAY 1: Sunday 13th September | ||
| TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 11:00-18:00 | Registration | |
| 15:30 – 18:30 | Lisbon Exploration Tours (Various Options) | |
| 18:30 – 21:30 | Welcome Party | |
| DAY 2: Monday 14th September | ||
| TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | Morning Escapism Activities | |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking | |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Opening – Welcome & Main Stage Keynote | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 11:15 – 12:30 | Micro Labs | |
| 12:30 – 13:45 | Networking Lunch & Exploration | |
| 13:45 – 14:45 | Main Stage Keynote | |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Insights Series | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Connection Starter | |
| 16:45 – 17:30 | Mix & Mingle | |
| 19:30 – Late | Social Evening | |
| DAY 3: Tuesday 15th September | ||
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Networking & Exploration | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Day 3 Opening Main Stage | |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Refreshment Break – Networking & Exploration | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Level Workshops | |
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Main Stage Keynote & Event Close | |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Farewell Lunch | |
EXPLORATION TOURS
Lisbon as a Living Laboratory for Creativity and Collaboration
This curated series of Exploration Tours invites you to experience Lisbon not as a destination, but as a living, evolving ecosystem — one where heritage, creativity, sustainability, and innovation intersect to shape meaningful event experiences.
Across five distinct yet interconnected explorations, you will move through transformation, identity, creativity, collaboration, and future-thinking, gaining inspiration for how cities — and events — can evolve with intention. Select one Exploration Tour to kick off your journey of inspiration and exploration in Lisbon at Convening EMEA 2026!
*Exploration Tours on Sunday 13th September to depart from FIL. Places are limited, we would therefore recommend you select your preference during the registration process to avoid disappointment.
2025 SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
Using our Social Media Toolkit is simple and intuitive. Start by browsing through the selection of visuals—download the image that resonates with your message or brand. Take inspiration from our suggested captions, personalise them to reflect your voice or experience, and then share the post on your social media channels. That’s it—you’re ready to go.
