As they talked business during their one-on-one meetings, delegates tried their hand at activities including kite making, Jianzi kicking (a traditional Chinese sport that involves keeping a heavily weighted shuttlecock in the air), chatting with a Chinese Myna Bird, and exhilarating rides in the passenger seat of a vintage sidecar. The group bonded over a steam dumpling and noodle making masterclass, and rickshaw rides through the frenetic streets of the capital, before continuing their meetings within the imperial walls of the breathtaking Forbidden City. The two-day event cumulated with a traditional tea ceremony at the tranquil Green T House. Connections Luxury Beijing’s experiences were sponsored by Mandarin Journeys. On top of their business meetings, digital entrepreneur Ewan MacLeod shook things up by sharing his video diary of his journey as he traveled to Connections Luxury Beijing – highlighting some firm areas for improvement – and Amadeus hosted and sponsored an enlightening industry debate.
About the Event
When & Where
Agenda
Wednesday, 28th October
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Duration: All day
Informal cocktail reception sponsored by NUO Hotel, Beijing
Duration: 1 hour
Informal dinner sponsored by NUO Hotel, Beijing
Duration: 2 hours
Thursday, 29th October
Breakfast
Duration: 2 hours
Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe director of commercial events
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
“Technology Panic” with Ewan Macleod - leading mobile technology expert
Duration: 1 hour
Connections Group Experience
Duration: 30 minutes
Connections lunch
Duration: 45 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Connections dinner
Duration: 3 hours
Friday, 30th October
Breakfast
Duration: 2:15 minutes
Opening Briefing
Duration: 15 minutes
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose an activity at Yongle Grand ballroom section D
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Business break
Duration: 30 minutes
Free time
Connections Debate sponsored by Amadeus
Duration: 1:30 minutes
Lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Business break
Duration: 1 hour
Free time
Transfer to Shichahai Hutongs
Duration: 1 hour
Meet at the supplier’s rickshaw
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s rickshaw
Duration: 45 minutes
Connections Experience
Transfer Jingshan park (Forbidden City
Duration: 30 minutes
Connections Experience
Duration: 45 minutes
Transfer
Duration: 1:15 minutes
Connections Dinner sponsored by Green T House
Duration: 2 hours
Transfer
Saturday, 31st October
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Dress Code
The Connections way works best when you embrace the experiences on offer. During the day we would advise that all delegates dress in comfortable/casual attire.
Suits and ties are not required
We all like you to look your best, but with our programme being active, suits may not work!
Think carefully about heels
Heels can be a problem if you want to join some of the activities on offer, so if you’re going to wear heels, consider bringing some flats too so you don’t miss out.
Weather
The average temperature in Beijing is likely to be 10°C, but please do check the weather before packing your suitcase.
We do advise that all delegates take their own necessities, which may include, medical supplies, etc.
Experiences
The Connections way works best when you embrace the experiences on offer. We would like you to be prepared so here are some useful information in advance of the event.
During the day we would advise that all delegates to dress in a comfortable attire. Please note this includes loose fitting trousers, t-shirts, and comfortable shoes. Some of the experiences on offer may require a bit of walking so we advise no heels!
For any outside activities we do advise that delegates take warm clothes, such as cardigans, jumpers, scarfs, etc as the weather can vary at this time of the year.
Here are some of the activities you will be taking part in sponsored by NUO Beijing Hotel and Mandarin Journeys:
Calligraphy
Chinese Kites
Chinese Myna Bird
Cooking group experience steamed Dumpling Class & noodle making
Face painting on egg
Fruit Skewers
Hand Massage
Jianzi Kicking
Kongzhu
Mahjong Playing
Making of Chinese fans
Mask Painting
Paper Cutting/ small sculptures
Rickshaw Ride
Sugar Sculpture
Tea Ceremony and Appreciation
Traditional Foot Massage
Vintage Sidecar Motorcycles
Tai Chi Initiation
Xun playing
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