Meeting Place 2026 | Event Program

Please note the below is subject to change until the official event program has been finalised. More information on each element will be advised in the lead up to the event.

SUNDAY 25 October 2026

Arrivals

Throughout the day

ALL DELEGATE ARRIVALS

Hosted hotels for buyers and pre-arranged accommodation for all other delegates

It is recommended that all delegates arrive in Hobart today to commence the official event program from Monday morning. Remainder of the day and evening at leisure.
Buyers on pre famils will arrive back in Hobart throughout the day.

Evening

INFORMAL BUYER DINNERS

Hosted hotels

Please note the below is subject to change until the official event program has been finalised. More information on each element will be advised in the lead up to the event.

Monday 26 October 2026

Morning

From approx. 9.00am

REGISTRATION & OFFICIAL WELCOME

"Tasmania House" - Princes Wharf No.1 - Castray Esplanade

Throughout the day

From approx. mid-morning to mid-afternoon

DESTINATION SHOWCASE

Hobart and surrounds

Curated business networking and experiences for all-inclusive delegates (buyers and sellers).
Breakout groups of approx. 100 pax made up of a mix of buyers and sellers.
Locations will include Hobart city and surrounding areas (up to 45 mins outside of the city).
Transfers, experiences and lunch will be provided.

Evening

From approx. 5.00pm

WELCOME NETWORKING FUNCTION

MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)

Proudly hosted by Tourism Tasmania.

Please note the below is subject to change until the official event program has been finalised. More information on each element will be advised in the lead up to the event.

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Starting From

B2B Registration from 7.15am

B2B Session A: 8.00am - 12.25pm

B2B Session B: 1.30pm - 5.40pm

B2B SESSIONS A & B

Princes Wharf No. 1 - Castray Esplanade

Buyers will attend all B2B sessions across the two days - A, B and C.
Sellers will attend two out of three sessions. With the free B2B session it is recommended to participate in the Supplier Session available.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided throughout the day.
Click here for more information on the B2B meetings.

Starting From

Morning session: 8.30am - 12.00pm

Afternoon session: 2.00pm - 5.30pm

SUPPLIER SESSIONS

Princes Wharf No.1 - Castray Esplanade (as above)

The Supplier Sessions will run concurrently to the B2B meetings to enable sellers with a free session (no B2B meetings) to attend.

Evening

5.40pm - 6.40pm

Evening

From approx. 7.00pm

ALL DELEGATE NETWORKING

Princes Wharf No.1 - Castray Esplanade (as above)

Following the B2B meetings and supplier sessions, networking refreshments will be provided for all buyers and sellers attending the event.

TOURISM TASMANIA HOSTED BUYER DINNER

WITH TASMANIAN SUPPLIERS

Venue to be confirmed

Evening at leisure for all other delegates.

Please note the below is subject to change until the official event program has been finalised. More information on each element will be advised in the lead up to the event.

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Starting From

B2B Registration from 7.15am

B2B Session C: 8.00am - 12.25pm

Supplier Session: 8.30am - 12.00pm

B2B SESSION C & SUPPLIER SESSIONS

Princes Wharf No.1 - Castray Esplanade

Buyers will attend all B2B sessions across the two days - A, B and C.
Sellers will attend two out of three sessions. With the free B2B session it is recommended to participate in the Supplier Session available.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided throughout the day.
Click here for more information on the B2B meetings.

Afternoon

From approx. 2.00pm - 5.30pm

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Venue to be confirmed

Evening

From approx. 6.30pm - 10.00pm

GALA FINALE & TOURISM EXPORT AWARDS

Princes Wharf No.1 - Castray Esplanade (as above)