Event structure

See the impactful programme your country could host: three days of SME workshops, executive networking & policy discussions for global industry leaders

Public Programme

Day 1

Speed Networking 17:15-18:00 / 150 pax

Welcome Reception 18:00-20:00 / 150 pax

Optional dinner 20:00-22:00 / 100 pax


Day 2

Networking breakfast 08:30-10:00 / 150 pax

 

Track 1

SME Best Practice Exchange – topic 1 (10:00-11:15) / 100 pax

Coffee break 11:15-11:45 / 200 pax in total

SME Best Practice Exchange – topic 2 (11:45-13:00) / 100 pax

 

Track 2

Workshop on Access to Finance (topic tbc) (10:00-11:15) / 100 pax

Coffee break 11:15-11:45 / 200 pax in total

Large companies on supply chain needs and challenges (11:45-13:00) / 100 pax

Lunch: 13:00-14:00 / 250 pax // High-level lunch 13:00-14:00 / 25 pax

 

Plenary – Overarching topic and high-level speakers

14:00-15:15 Session 1 / 300 pax

15:15-16:00 Networking break / 300 pax

16:00-17:15 Session 2 / 300 pax

17:15-18:00 Local product demonstrations (selected new and inspiring ideas) 250 pax

Gala Dinner 20:00-23:00 / 300 pax


Day 3

Networking breakfast 8:30-10:00 / 150 pax

 

End of Public Programme / Start of Internal Programme

Board 10:00-13:00 / 45 pax

Lunch (B+GA) 13:00-14:00 / 90 pax

General Assembly 14:00-16:00 / 90 pax

Venue criteria

Venue requirements for ASD Convention 2026 hosts: 300+ capacity plenary, breakout spaces, 4-star hotel & hybrid event support.
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Submitting your proposal

Submit a winning proposal to host ASD 2026: include your LOC team, theme concept, venue plans, speaker ideas & sponsor strategy. Apply by 15 May!
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