2023 Programme

In between business appointments, join our educational sessions and hear from leading travel professionals as they discuss topical subjects and trends of relevance to the global youth and student travel industry.

Tuesday, 27 September

TimeActivity
12:30 - 14:00Walking tour, sponsored by SANDEMANs New Europe. Starting point: Luís de Camões square
14:00 - 20:00Registration open, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Floor -1
15:30 - 17:00WYSE Travel Confederation AGM, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Floor -1
17:30 - 19:00WYSE Members reception, sponsored by InterExchange, Hyatt Regency Hotel
21:30 - 00:00Conference bar, sponsored by WISE Foundation, Hyatt Regency Hotel

Wednesday, 28 September

TimeLocationActivitySession titleSpeaker(s)
9:00 - 9:30Auditorium 7, CCLOpeningWelcome to WYSTCDavid Chapman,
WYSE Travel Confederation
Russ Hedge,
HI USA
9:30 - 9:45Auditorium 7, CCLWelcomeWelcome to PortugalLuís Araújo,
Turismo de Portugal
9:45 - 10:30Auditorium 7, CCLKeynoteOpening the world of travel to everyonePatrick Kane
10:30 - 11:00Trade hall, CCLCoffee break, sponsored by World Nomads
11:00 - 12:00Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
12:00 - 13:00Auditorium 7, CCLSeminarBuyer beware: Tips for sellers from international buyersTerri Hamilton,
Brigham Young University

Natasha Lawrence,
Contiki

Clare Weston,
KILROY

Bastian Weinberger,
Smaller Earth
12:00 - 13:00Auditorium 6, CCLSeminarUpdate from UNWTO on international youth tourismProf. Alessandra Priante,
UNWTO
13:00 - 14:00Trade hall, CCLLunch
14:00 - 15:20Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
14:00 - 14:20Workshop area, CCLWorkshopVolunteer travel in the post-COVID eraAmit Sondhi,
AASHA
14:40 - 15:00Workshop area, CCLWorkshopHow to get your money's worth filming for youth travelAbby Holland,
What Media
15:20 - 15:50Trade hall, CCLCoffee break, sponsored by World Nomads
15:50 - 17:30Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
15:50 - 16:10Workshop area, CCLWorkshop Focus your time where it matters most - automation through technologyRob Burchell, Cleversteam
16:30 - 16:50Workshop area, CCLWorkshopHow to support digital nomads in the workforceGary O'Leary,
WeTravel
19:00 - 20:30Monte Mar LisboaWelcome reception, sponsored by HI USA
21:30 - 00:00Hyatt Regency Lisboa HotelConference bar, sponsored by WISE Foundation

Thursday, 29 September

TimeLocationActivitySession titleSpeaker(s)
9:10 - 10:30Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
9:10 - 9:30Workshop area, CCLWorkshop How to get noticed by prospects and competitorsWendy Morrill,
WYSE Travel Confederation
9:30 - 9:50Workshop area, CCLWorkshopLeveraging mental health
resources for international
student and exchange travel
Edward Lane,
Secutive
10:10 - 10:30Workshop area, CCLWorkshop Employment tax in 20 minutes:
What Sponsors, agents,
employers and
program participants
should know
Enda Kelleher,
Sprintax
10:30 - 11:00Coffee break, sponsored by World Nomads
11:00 - 13:00Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
11:00 - 12:00Auditorium 7, CCLSeminar Exchange Visitor Program
Update from the US DoS
Mark Howard,
US DoS

Karen Ward,
US DoS

Carye Duffin,
CIEE
11:00 - 12:00Auditorium 6, CCLSeminarResponsibility at the core:
Building a responsible
travel business
Christina Tunnah,
World Nomads
12:20 - 12:40Workshop area, CCLWorkshopTravelling Israel by train and
public transportation
Henry Jakubowicz,
Tlalim Israel Academy
13:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 - 15:00Auditorium 7, CCLSeminarBack on the road: How the
world's biggest youth tour
operator has changed
Adam Armstrong,
Contiki
15:00 - 15:40Coffee break, sponsored by World Nomads
15:40 - 17:40Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
15:40 - 16:00Workshop area, CCLWorkshopLet's discuss:
Canada and youth travel
Liz Hong-Farrell,
IEC
16:20 - 16:40Workshop area, CCLWorkshopMore than budget
accommodation:
How hostels can be a
role model for sustainable living
Annalia Bassi,
a&o Hotel and Hostels
17:00 - 17:20Workshop area, CCLWorkshopVolunteering "post-COVID":
What has changed and how to respond?
Kim Roques,
All Out Africa
17:45 - 18:45Foyer E, CCLWYSE members and buyers reception, sponsored by Hanover
19:00 - 20:30CCLWalking tour - Belém Tour, sponsored by SANDEMANs New Europe
21:30 - 00:00Hyatt Regency Lisboa HotelConference bar, sponsored by WISE Foundation

Friday, 30 September

TimeLocationActivitySession titleSpeaker(s)
9:20 - 10:20Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
10:00 - 10:20Workshop area, CCLWorkshopThe new WYSE Member portal: Your gateway to Member benefitsDesiree Peters,
WYSE Travel Confederation
10:20 - 10:50Coffee break, sponsored by World Nomads
10:50 - 11:50Auditorium 6, CCLSeminarMaking the new USA National Travel and Tourism Strategy work for youRuss Hedge,
HI USA
10:50 - 12:30Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
12:30 - 13:00Auditorium 7, CCLVolunteer award, sponsored by Alliance StrategiesDavid Chapman,
WYSE Travel Confederation
13:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 - 15:00Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
14:00 - 15:00Auditorium 7, CCLSeminarBuilding relationships with US embassies and consulatesMarina Seet,
Speedwing
Laura Sukgen,
Troy International
Michael McCarry,
CENET,
Robyn Walker,
CENET
Iza Gyuricza
Smaller Earth
15:00 - 15:30Coffee break, sponsored by World Nomads
15:30 - 16:10Trade hall, CCLBusiness appointments, sponsored by IEC
19:30 - 23:30O Clube – Monsanto Secret SpotGlobal Youth Travel Awards gala dinner, sponsored by International Experience Canada
23:00 till lateO Clube – Monsanto Secret SpotAfter party