Annual Meeting Partner Programme
Timings: are in Central European Summer Time (CEST) and speaker timings are subject to change.
Please note that partners are welcome to join us for lunch on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June.
2026 Annual Meeting Partner Programme
Wednesday 24th June
Location: WSRO registration desk in the hotel reception
Attendees: All Members and Partners
Location: Corticella (outdoors) behind the villa
Attendees: All Members and Partners
Partner Day Trip - Cantina Montresor: Museum & Tasting
Montresor Winery, founded in 1892, is one of Verona’s most historic wine producers, with roots tracing back to the Montresor family’s arrival from France in the 1600s. The winery has grown through the generations and now it produces around 3.5 million bottles annually, with wines exported to more than 55 countries worldwide. Partners will enjoy experiencing the winery’s rich heritage, atmospheric cellars, and renowned local wines, before returning to the conference hotel (Hotel Villa Quaranta) to join the conference delegates for lunch.
Transport included.
Timings:
Meet at the hotel reception at 09:15
Buses depart from 09:30
Lunch will be at the conference hotel (Hotel Villa Quaranta), joining the conference delegates for lunch
This day trip is for registered partners only.
Transport included.
Timings:
Meet at the hotel reception at 09:15
Buses depart from 09:30
Lunch will be at the conference hotel (Hotel Villa Quaranta), joining the conference delegates for lunch
This day trip is for registered partners only.
Evening Dinner: Bardolino, Lake Garda
Our meeting hosts, COPROB, invite you to dinner in Bardolino.
Situated on the eastern shores of Lake Garda, Bardolino is a charming lakeside town surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills. It's famous for its award-winning wines and scenic waterfront promenade. You will have time for a stroll around the lake before we meet for dinner at Corte San Giovanni.
All transport is included.
Timings:
Meet at the hotel reception at 17:30
Buses depart from 17:40
Join us for dinner at Corte San Giovanni at 20:00
Partners invited - they must be pre-registered for this event to attend.
Dress code: Casual, flat shoes recommended.
Situated on the eastern shores of Lake Garda, Bardolino is a charming lakeside town surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills. It's famous for its award-winning wines and scenic waterfront promenade. You will have time for a stroll around the lake before we meet for dinner at Corte San Giovanni.
All transport is included.
Timings:
Meet at the hotel reception at 17:30
Buses depart from 17:40
Join us for dinner at Corte San Giovanni at 20:00
Partners invited - they must be pre-registered for this event to attend.
Dress code: Casual, flat shoes recommended.
Thursday 25th June
Meet in hotel reception at 08:50, ready to leave at 09:00.
This is a 2-hour walking tour around Verona, so flat shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended.
There will be time to change before lunch.
Attendees: All Members and Partners
Guided tour details:
• Arena di Verona — A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheatre, famous for its world-class opera performances.
• Piazza Bra — Verona’s largest square, a lively elegant space framed by historic buildings and cafés.
• Piazza delle Erbe — A vibrant medieval market square rich in history, frescoed façades, and local atmosphere.
• Arche Scaligere — A striking Gothic funerary monument built for the powerful Scaliger family.
• Torre dei Lamberti — Verona’s tallest medieval tower, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
• Castelvecchio — A majestic medieval fortress that now houses an important art museum.
• Juliet’s Courtyard and House Complex — Verona’s most romantic site, linked to the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Location: Ristorante Borgo Antico (located on the ground floor of the historical villa)
Attendees: All Members and Partners
Dinner and Opera: Aida di Cristallo at the Arena di Verona (Open to Members & Partners)
Our meeting hosts, COPROB, invite you to a night at the opera, for a performance of AIDA at the open-air Arena di Verona. There will be an informal buffet dinner before the show.
The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in the historic centre of Verona. It is an iconic symbol of the Venetian city and is regarded as one of the best conserved Roman amphitheatres. The seating area is made up of 44 levels and can hold up to 22,000 spectators.
Set in Ancient Egypt, Aida is a timeless story of love and betrayal against the backdrop of war. The story is a roller coaster of emotions told through Verdi‘s powerful music.
All transport is included.
Timings:
Meet at the hotel reception at 17:50
Buses depart from 18:00
Dinner is booked for 18:30
Opera starts at 21:15 (need to take our seats approximately 30 minutes beforehand).
Partners invited - they must be pre-registered for this event to attend. Dress code: Smart, elegant. Note: No trainers or jeans allowed.
Men: Jackets no ties.
Ladies: Dresses or smart trousers.
The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheatre located in the historic centre of Verona. It is an iconic symbol of the Venetian city and is regarded as one of the best conserved Roman amphitheatres. The seating area is made up of 44 levels and can hold up to 22,000 spectators.
Set in Ancient Egypt, Aida is a timeless story of love and betrayal against the backdrop of war. The story is a roller coaster of emotions told through Verdi‘s powerful music.
All transport is included.
Timings:
Meet at the hotel reception at 17:50
Buses depart from 18:00
Dinner is booked for 18:30
Opera starts at 21:15 (need to take our seats approximately 30 minutes beforehand).
Partners invited - they must be pre-registered for this event to attend. Dress code: Smart, elegant. Note: No trainers or jeans allowed.
Men: Jackets no ties.
Ladies: Dresses or smart trousers.