Dear THLG Members,
I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. As we approach the Samba Conference, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Fox Brasil team for their dedication and hard work in preparing and organizing the social program for our group. We truly appreciate their commitment to making our experience exceptional.
Now, let’s dive into the exciting details of the conference agenda and the side events:
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Time item notes
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Foreseen breaks:
12:30 Lunch Break
14:45 Coffee Break
Monday 29th October, 2023
10:00 Opening THLG Conference by Elisabeth Cosmatos, THLG President
- Opening and Welcome speech
- Presenting new ExCom and the roles within
10:10 Presentation of Social Program by host member Fox Brasil, by Murilo Caldana
- Host member to welcome and present their company / present staff / present country
- Few words from host member on the social programs that will follow
10:40 Finances presented by Colin D’Abreo, THLG Treasurer
- Finances / Presentation of Budget 2024
- Finances / Present Approval Report from auditors for 2023
10:50 THLG Membership presentations by New Candidates, by Natalya Kulagina
- Natalya Introducing the 3 candidates with a short description
- Admissions / Conical GMBH – Germany presenting
- Admissions / Quantum Forwarding – Uruguay presenting
- Admissions / Eastship – Romania presenting
- Vote
- Natalya presenting the results
12:30 Lunch Break
14:00 Business Development by Marianne Blechingberg, THLG Business Development Manager
- A quick word from Marianne, undertaking the Business Development task. Her thoughts, goals and plans on encouraging business development for the year ahead.
14:15 Case study by member 1
14:30 Case study by member 2
14:45: Coffee Break
15:00 Marketing presented by Elisabeth Cosmatos, THLG Marketing Manager
- Present Marketing Features for the new year
- Present Masterclasses planned till the end of the year
15:25 Social Responsibility & Sponsorship Plan, presented by Alessio Bianchi, THLG Social Responsibility and Sponsorship Manager
- Thoughts on corporate responsibility actions
- Update on sponsorships
15:40 End of Meeting
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Since some members will be arriving earlier, and you will be visiting the city, please have in mind that several Rio attractions are covered by the THLG social program. This includes visits to iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, as well as the Tomorrow Museum and the Etnias Graffiti Mural. Please refer to the detailed schedule for dates and times. Attached to this announcement, you will find a comprehensive guide that includes a list of things to do in Rio, along with valuable tips and information that will help us move around the city easily. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, this guide will be a valuable resource during your stay.
Please also note that Rio de Janeiro is a faraway destination for the biggest part of our community. For this reason, we have organized an extended social program for our members which will eventually result in a higher participation cost for extra guests.
Tuesday 31st October, 2023
09:45 Bus leaves
10:30 visit Christ the Redeemer
12:20 Bus leaves
13:00 Lunch at “Assador”, Brazilian barbecue (with veggie option)
15:30 Bus leaves
16:00 Lift up to Sugarloaf
17:00 a Toast at Sunset
18:30 Bus to Hotel
Wednesday 1st November, 2023
09:30 Bus leaves
10:00 Visit Museum of Tomorrow by Santiago Calatrava (“Museu do Amanhã”)
11:30 Bus leaves
12:00 Short stop at “Etnias” Graffiti by Studio Kobra for the Group picture
12:30 Bus leaves
13:00 Lunch at “Cais do Oriente”
15:00 Bus leaves
15:30 Carnival Experience
17:15 Bus to Hotel
SIDE EVENTS
Tuesday 24th October – Thursday 26th October, 2023
OTC BRAZIL – https://otcbrasil.org
October 24: 9am to 6pm
October 25 and 26: 9:30am to 6:30pm
Exhibition: 12 to 08pm
Venue: ExpoMag Convention Center
R. Beatriz Larragoiti Lucas, s/n – Cidade Nova, Rio de Janeiro
Rio Samba & Gas 2023 – OTC Brazil: Networking Event by EIC (Energy Industries Council) on Thursday 26th of October – https://www.the-eic.com/EventDetail?dateid=3948211-175
Please feel free to register in advance as there is a cost involved for both events.
We look forward to seeing you all at the conference and making this event a resounding success together.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out at the following email address:
Safe travels and see you at The Samba Conference!
Warm regards,
ExCom