Schedule
Conference Schedule
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Day 0 - Pre-conference day
Time Academic / Industry PhD & Early Career EMEA CHRIE Board 08:30–09:00 Registration 09:00–13:00 Pre-Conference Workshops Doctoral & ECR Workshop Board Meeting 13:00–14:00 Lunch (own expense) Lunch (own expense) Invitation Lunch 14:00–17:00 Industry & Education Workshops Mentoring Sessions Board Meeting Evening Free evening Deans and Directors Dinner (invitation only) -
Day 1
Time Activity Speakers Venue 08:30–09:00 Registration 09:00–09:30 Opening Ceremony 09:30–10:30 Keynote 1 10:30–11:00 Coffee Break and Networking 11:00–12:00 Keynote 2 12:00–13:30 Parallel Sessions (Block 1) 13:30–14:30 Lunch 14:30–15:30 Parallel Sessions (Block 2) 15:30–16:00 Coffee Break and Networking 16:00–17:00 Parallel Sessions (Block 3) 17:00–17:30 First-Time Attendees Reception 17:30–20:00 Welcome Reception -
Day 2
Time Activity Speakers Venue 08:30–09:00 Registration 09:00–10:30 Keynote 3 10:30–11:00 Coffee Break and Networking 11:00–12:00 Industry Forum 12:00–13:30 Parallel Sessions (Block 5) 13:30–14:30 Lunch 14:30–15:30 Parallel Sessions (Block 6) 15:30–16:00 Coffee Break and Networking 16:00–17:00 Parallel Sessions (Block 7) 18:00–21:00 Cultural / Experiential Social Events -
Day 3
Time Activity Speakers Venue 08:30–09:00 Registration 09:00–10:30 Plenary Reflection 10:30–11:00 Coffee Break and Networking 11:00–12:30 Parallel Paper Sessions (Block 8)
EMEA CHRIE AGM
12:30–13:30 Parallel Paper Sessions (Block 9) 13:30–14:30 Lunch 14:30–15:30 Parallel Sessions (Block 10) 15:30–16:00 Coffee Break and Networking 16:00–16:30 Conference Closing Ceremony 20:00–00:00 Gala Dinner
Panels & Workshops
EMEA CHRIE Barcelona 2027 goes beyond traditional paper presentations by offering interactive formats designed to foster collaboration, mentoring and knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Doctoral & Early Career Researcher Workshop
A dedicated pre-conference session for doctoral candidates and early-career academics, featuring mentoring opportunities and guidance from experienced scholars to support academic development and international networking.
Industry & Education Workshops
Hands-on sessions connecting academic knowledge with professional practice. Hosted within CETT's applied learning environment, these workshops explore current challenges and opportunities shaping tourism, hospitality and gastronomy
Lecturer Lounge
An informal space for educators to exchange ideas, innovative teaching methodologies and best practices in tourism, hospitality, events and gastronomy education.
Industry Forum
A high-level discussion bringing together industry leaders and experts to debate the conference theme from a practitioner perspective and explore future trends shaping the visitor economy.
Social Programme
EMEA CHRIE Barcelona 2027 brings delegates together through a curated programme of networking, cultural experiences and memorable social moments designed to foster meaningful connections beyond the conference sessions.
Welcome Reception
Meet fellow delegates, reconnect with colleagues and start building new professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
A dedicated First-Time Attendees Reception will offer newcomers the opportunity to connect with fellow participants and members of the EMEA CHRIE community before the conference officially begins.
Cultural Visit & Networking Experience
Delegates will gather at the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Barcelona's most iconic cultural landmarks.
This exclusive experience combines cultural discovery, informal networking and the opportunity to explore one of the city's finest examples of Catalan Modernisme while engaging with colleagues from across the EMEA region
Gala Dinner
The conference concludes with the EMEA CHRIE Barcelona 2027 Gala Dinner, bringing together delegates, speakers and guests for an evening of celebration and recognition.
The Gala Dinner will include the conference awards ceremony and the official institutional handover, creating a memorable closing experience.
Welcome Reception
Meet fellow delegates, reconnect with colleagues and start building new professional relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
A dedicated First-Time Attendees Reception will offer newcomers the opportunity to connect with fellow participants and members of the EMEA CHRIE community before the conference officially begins.
Cultural Visit & Networking Experience
Delegates will gather at the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Barcelona's most iconic cultural landmarks.
This exclusive experience combines cultural discovery, informal networking and the opportunity to explore one of the city's finest examples of Catalan Modernisme while engaging with colleagues from across the EMEA region
Gala Dinner
The conference concludes with the EMEA CHRIE Barcelona 2027 Gala Dinner, bringing together delegates, speakers and guests for an evening of celebration and recognition.
The Gala Dinner will include the conference awards ceremony and the official institutional handover, creating a memorable closing experience.
Autor: AL PHT Air Picture TAVISA. Imatges Barcelona.
Autor: AL PHT Air Picture TAVISA. Imatges Barcelona.