18:00 Chairman's Welcome Reception

Cesar de Anda, IEC Chairman invites you to join him for a Welcome Reception being held in the elegant setting of the Hotel Adlon Kempinski. 

10:15 Spouse Programme: Historical City Tour and lunch at the Reichstag Building

Spouses of delegates will set off from the hotel by bus on a short historical tour to learn a little more about the rich history of the city and to orientate them with the main sites of interest.

Following that will be a unique experience to visit and have lunch at the German Parliament building.

Before lunch spouses will be able to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the city from the glass dome.

The German Bundestag is the only parliamentary building in the entire world that has a restaurant open to the public. It also enjoys a truly unique location on the rooftop of the historic Reichstag building. Enjoy modern German cuisine with fresh, regional products, all with a fantastic view!

Please note it will be necessary to carry photographic ID with you for this visit.

10:15   Meet in lobby, Hotel Adlon Kempinski

10:30   Coaches depart for city tour

11:30   Arrive at Parliament Building and take tour of the Cupola

12:30   Lunch

14:30   Return to Adlon Kempinski

19:00 Gala Dinner at the German Historical Museum

Our Gala Dinner will be held in the beautiful setting of the German Historical Museum.

We begin with a drinks reception on arrival in the vaulted entrance hall before moving through to the grandeur of the glass roofed Schlüterhof courtyard for dinner.

The 300-year-old Zeughaus building which houses the German Historical Museum is the most important Baroque building in Berlin and the oldest on Unter den Linden.

The impressive Schlüterhof or 'central courtyard' of the Zeughaus, where the Gala dinner will take place, originally served as a parade yard for the presentation of ordnance and is perfectly suited to host our prestigious Gala event. The courtyard is named after the sculptor and architect Andreas Schlüter who participated in the construction of the Baroque Zeughaus.

Dress code - Formal, Black Tie or National Dress Preferred

12:00 Spouse Programme: Sanssouci Palace and lunch

Today spouses will travel to Potsdam to explore Sanssouci the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Taking its name from the French 'sans souci' meaning 'carefree' or 'without worries' the palace and its grounds are certainly a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.

PLEASE NOTE: The Tuesday Spouse tour has been designed as an afternoon programme to meet up with the Sponsor Dinner in the evening.

12:00: Depart Adlon Hotel

13:00: Lunch at Drachenhaus Restaurant

14:45: Depart for Sansoucci Palace

15:00: Spouses will have a guided tour of the opulent interior of the palace and time to explore the stunning gardens.

17:00: Meet with husbands and wives in the gardens of Sansoucci before the traditional German dinner hosted by Lohmann Tierzucht and Big Dutchman.

12:00 All Delegates' Networking Afternoon

A late summer lunch by the lake.

Our networking afternoon will take delegates out of the city to relax in the countryside surroundings of the Fischerhutte located in the wild forests of Schlachtensee. After a leisurely lunch overlooking the water, delegates are encouraged to take time to enjoy the peaceful surroundings with a glass of wine and time to chat with colleagues and friends.

Coaches will return to Berlin from mid afternoon after which delegates will be free to explore the city or spend time at leisure.

19:30 Oktoberfest evening at the Hofbräuhaus

We will end with an informal evening in central Berlin where we have tickets to join in with the Oktoberfest celebrations in the Hofbräuhaus beer hall, time to relax and enjoy typical Bavarian food, beer and live music in this fun and lively location.