Lake Como Social Agenda

Europe Asia Conference

23 - 30 June 2019
 


Academic Sessions
Please note that although we have a provision for the academic sessions below, the Academic Agenda will remain fluid until the final agenda is provided to you at the Welcome Drinks. 


The Attendee App
We have introduced a conference Attendee App, which is where the most up to date information for the Social Agenda and Academic Program will be noted. The Attendee App will be released in the week leading up to the conference. All details below are subject to change. 


Day 1: Sunday 23 June | Welcome Drinks & Dinner

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7:00pm to 7:45pm - Welcome Drinks
Join your fellow delegates for a welcome drink in the gardens of the Regina Olga to kick off the exciting conference week ahead.

Cost: Complimentary
Venue:
Hotel Regina Olga, Via Regina, 18, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy

7:45pm to LATE - Welcome Dinner
Following the Welcome Drinks, join your fellow delegates to enjoy a 3 course dinner in the gardens of the Regina Olga Hotel. Choose from 2 options - both of which come with wine, beer and water.

Cost:
$95 per person
Venue: 
Hotel Regina Olga, Via Regina, 18, 22012 Cernobbio CO, Italy
Inclusions: Pre-selected 3 course meal, wine, beer and water. Please indicate on the activity registration form whether you have any allergies or special food requirements and we will endeavor to cater accordingly.


Day 2: Monday 24 June | Social & Academic

9:15am to 12:30pm - Lake Como Walking Tour
Delegates to meet at the Cernobbio ferry terminal (300m from Hotel Regina Olga) at 9.15am for a prompt 9.25am departure.
**Participants staying in Como city can meet the group at the Como ferry jetty at 9.35am. There are no discounts for not using the ferry.

A fabulous opportunity to familiarise yourself with the historical centre of Lake Como; the ‘place of dreams’. This 3 hour walking tour will show you why Lake Como is one of Italy’s most popular vacation spots. You will have English-speaking guides to show you renaissance style cathedrals, medieval defensive towers, the Basilica of San Fedele and the square dedicated to Alessandro Volta, the illustrious citizen of Lake Como who invented the battery. You will also visit a recommended coffee shop, which is included in the price.

Cost: $50 per person
Venue: Lake Como
Inclusions: Return ferry ticket from Cernobbio, full English speaking guide, 3 hour walking tour, coffee at the guides recommended coffee stop


3:00pm to 7:00pm - Academic Session

Venue: The meeting room of the Hotel Regina Olga, located on the 4th Floor. One coffee break will be provided.
Cost: Inclusive in Delegate Registration


Day 3: Tuesday 25 June | Social & Academic

Please note that we are still finalising the last detail for this event. Please express your interest by telling us how many tickets you would like, and as soon as this is finalised we shall send an invoice. Note that the invoice must be paid within 3 business days, or the tickets may be resold.

11:20am to TBC: Wine, Cheese and Salumi Tasting
Meet in the foyer of the Hotel Regina Olga at 11:20am for a short walk to the venue. Event begins at 11:30am.

A journey through unforgettable flavours and aromas, you will enjoy a tasting of fine Italian wines, cheese and salumi. Your expert host and sommelier Delfo, a true Lake Como local, focuses on gastronomy based on freshness, quality and seasonal availability. Learn about this stunning region’s local produce and manufacturing processes.

Cost: $70 per person
Venue: Cantina Frasca (next to Hotel Miralago), Via XX Settembre 10 Cernobbio
Inclusions: Wines, cheeses and salumi tasting, local taste guide


3:00pm to 7:00pm - Academic Session

Venue: The meeting room of the Hotel Regina Olga, located on the 4th Floor. One coffee break will be provided.
Cost: Inclusive in Delegate Registration


Day 4: Wednesday 26 June | Social and Academic

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8:30am to 2:30pm - Designer Shopping Trip: Armani Factory Outlet and FoxTown
Meet in the foyer of the Hotel Regina Olga at 8:15am for an 8:30am bus departure.

For those that love international designer brands, this shopping tour will take you to the wonderful Vertemate, Italy and Mendrisio, Switzerland where you can shop your way through the Armani Factory Store in Vertemarte, and the famous FoxTown (which houses famous brands such as Versace, Prada, Gucci and Michael Kors) in Switzerland.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must bring your passport with you on this trip for both identification (we will be crossing borders into Switzerland and back into Italy) and for International duty free tax benefits. Failure to bring your passport will result in you not being able to cross the border into FoxTown.

Cost: $60 per person.
Venue: Armani Factory Outlet in Vertemarte, and FoxTown in Mendrisio
Inclusions: 40 Seater bus return bus from hotel Armani Outlet and FoxTown. VAT and gratuities included in price

This trip is scheduled to return to Hotel Regina Olga by 2:30pm. This time is an approximate time only.


3:00pm to 7:00pm - Academic Session

Venue: The meeting room of the Hotel Regina Olga, located on the 4th Floor. One coffee break will be provided.
Cost: Inclusive in Delegate Registration


Day 5: Thursday 27 June | Social

3:30pm to 11.00pm- Lake Como Sunset Cruise (Isola Comacina)
Meet in the foyer of Hotel Regina Olga at 3:15pm for a 3:30pm departure. You will need to make your own arrangements after the cruise returns.

We take a private boat from Cernobbio and cruise along the lake, admiring shoreline villages surrounded by the majestic Rhaetian Alps. Onboard this sunset cruise, your English-speaking guide will accompany you and indicate the points of interest, which include celebrity villas (George Clooney’s and Sir Richard Branson’s) and movie locations (Ocean’s Twelve main filming locations - to name a few!). We will then briefly visit Bellagio - a village situated on the picturesque junction where all the three legs of Lake Como join.

As you watch the sun set over the lake, the evening will then conclude with a mouth-watering 5 course dinner (with wine) at Locanda dell'Isola Comacina, a restaurant on the beautiful island of Isola Comacina. The cruise will take you back to Cernobbia for approximately 11.00pm.

Cost: $265 per person
Venue: Lake Como, and Isola Comacina
Inclusions: 3-hour guided sunset cruise, 5 course dinner at Locanda dell'Isola Comacina (including wine, water, coffee, gratuities and taxes), round boat trip, audio headset

Please note that your guide will accompany you for the first 3 hours of this tour and will conclude prior to the dinner. Lorenzo and Trudy will be on hand for the remainder of the tour.

THIS TOUR HAS HAS A MAXIMUM OF 43 SPACES - BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT


Day 6: Friday 28 June | Social & Academic

3:00pm to 7:00pm - Academic Session

Venue: The meeting room of the Hotel Regina Olga, located on the 4th Floor. One coffee break will be provided.
Cost: Inclusive in Delegate Registration


Day 7: Saturday 29 June | Networking Day

No activities or academic sessions have been scheduled for this day.


Day 8: Sunday 30 June | Departure Day


Book your activities

To book any of the above activities, please complete the Activity Registration Form that was emailed to you previously with the Social Agenda Release email. Please complete one form per delegate. If your accompanying person is also attending the conference as a delegate please ask them to complete the form that was emailed to their email address.

Please note that activities are non-refundable as we must adhere to the suppliers terms and conditions. Please ensure that you have adequate Travel Insurance - if you don't have this, then you can contact CPE Travel to purchase a policy.