The ICCA Congress 2025 in Porto is on course to be a transformative, future-focused experience that redefines what a global business event can be. Set against the backdrop of Porto’s rich history, vibrant creativity, and spirit of bold exploration, the 2025 ICCA Congress invites delegates to learn, grow and connect as they chart new courses for their organizations, their careers, and the industry itself.
The city of Porto itself is our stage, with events taking place at some of the most incredible locations the area has to offer. With five distinct, immersive content tracks, all centered around the theme of “Charting the Course”, participants have the unique opportunity to take part in boundary-breaking discussions, exciting out-of-the-box sessions, and meaningful networking experiences - all woven throughout iconic venues across the city of Porto.
This year’s five dynamic content tracks align with the Congress theme of purposeful exploration and bold innovation:
Impact & Sustainability
Future Leadership & Resilience
Purposeful Business Models & Start‑Ups
Innovation & Technology
The Creative Edge
| from 13:00 | Hilton Porto Gaia: Badge pick-up & Welcome Lunch |
| 14:00-14:45 | Hilton Porto Gaia: Welcome & Icebreaker Session |
| 14:45-16:15 | Hilton Porto Gaia - Associations-Only Session: Measuring What Matters: Evaluating Impact and Success |
| 16:15-16:30 | Break |
| 16:30-16:50 | Hilton Porto Gaia: EU CVB Network presentation: Auditorium |
| 16:50-17:00 | Walk to Cálem |
| 17:00-18:00 | Cálem: Reception – generously supported by EU CVB Network |
| 18:00-18:30 | Transfer to Palácio da Bolsa |
| 18:30-19:00 | Salão Árabe at Palácio da Bolsa: Exclusive Association Reception (invited associations only) supported by Visit Portugal |
| 19:00-22:00 | Palácio da Bolsa: ICCA Congress 2025 Welcome Reception |
| 07:30-08:30 | Associations Breakfast at Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 08:30-08:50 | Transfer to Alfândega Congress Centre |
| 09:00-17:00 | Content sessions & tracks |
| 17:00-17:30 | Transfer from Alfândega Congress Centre to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 17:30-19:00 | Free time |
| 19:00-19:30 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to Superbock Arena |
| 19:30-23:00 | GalactICCA: Navigating the Future |
| 23:00-23:30 | Transfer to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 07:30-08:30 | Associations Breakfast at Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 08:30-08:50 | Transfer to Alfândega Congress Centre |
| 09:00-17:00 | Content sessions & tracks |
| 17:00-17:30 | Transfer from Alfândega Congress Centre to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 17:30-18:15 | Free time |
| 18:15-19:00 | Transfer from Hilton Porto Gaia to F.C. Porto |
| 19:00-20:00 | IAmsterdam Reception |
| 20:00-00:00 | IAmsterdam Night |
| 00:00-00:30 | Transfer to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 07:30-08:30 | Associations Breakfast at Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 08:30-08:50 | Transfer to Alfândega Congress Centre |
| 09:00-12:30 | Content sessions |
| 12:30-13:30 | Next Destination Lunch |
| 13:30-14:00 | Transfer to Hilton Porto Gaia |
| 14:00 onwards | Departures |
Upon approval, the Local Host will reach out to you regarding your travel arrangements.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank our hosts “Visit Portugal” and “Visit Porto & North Portugal" without whom this programme would not be possible.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at associations@iccaworld.org
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