The 20th Global Gypsum Conference and Exhibition
28-29 April 2021, Estoril, Lisbon, Portugal
The full programme for the Global Gypsum Conference will be posted here closer to the conference.
Conference programme outline 2021 - subject to change
Monday 26 April 2021 |
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| 08.00 - 18.00 Space-only stand contractors have access to the exhibition area for stand-building | |
Tuesday 27 April 2021 |
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| 09.00 | Exhibitors can access the exhibition area |
| 16.00 - 20.00 | Conference registration opens. Collect your conference materials and name badge. |
| 18.00 - 20.00 | Welcome reception in the exhibition area for all exhibitors, delegates, spouses and speakers. |
| 20.00 onwards | Free evening |
Wednesday 28 April 2021 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area, and conference registration |
| 09.00 | Conference introduction and welcome, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor |
| Session 1: Global gypsum trends | |
| 10.15 | Meet the exhibitors - Exhibitors have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 10.45 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 12.30 | Meet the delegates 1 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| Session 2: Gypsum product production optimisation | |
| 15.00 | Meet the delegates 2 - Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience |
| 15.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 16.45 | Programme ends |
| 17.00 | Load buses for the Global Gypsum Gala Dinner at the Arriba venue, Guincho (last bus leaves at 17.15). Pre-booked guests only. Bring your tickets! Includes the presentation of the Global Gypsum Awards 2021 and the announcement of the location of the Global Gypsum Conference 2022. Please bring a jacket/sweater in case of cool weather. |
| 22.30 | Delegates arrive back at hotel (approximate time) |
Thursday 29 April 2021 |
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| 08.00 | Coffee in the exhibition area |
| 09.00 | Session 3: Adding value to gypsum products |
| 10.00 | Speed-dating: Bring plenty of business cards for this popular networking session |
| 10.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Session 4: Gypsum processing |
| 15.30 | Coffee and networking in the Global Gypsum exhibition area |
| 17.00 | End of conference session |
| 17.00-19.00 | Farewell reception at the Terrace, Estoril Convention Centre - Conference prizegiving - All welcome |
