Programme

MONDAY 26.09.16

Arrival in Torquay of the GGN2016 delegates

11.00 – 21.00               On-site registration and GeoFair set up at the 
                               Riviera International Conference Centre

18:00 – 21.00             GGN Executive Board closed meeting

18:00 – 21.00             Ice breaker for the 7th International Conference on
UNESCO Global Geoparks, Torre Abbey 

TUESDAY 27.09.16

09:00 – 12:00            Conference Opening ceremony and keynote speeches
Riviera International Conference Centre

12:30 – 14:00            Lunch
Riviera International Conference Centre                                              

14:00 – 17:00            Themed presentations and sessions
Riviera International Conference Centre
Torre Abbey 

19:00 – 23:00            Barn Dance at Occombe Farm, Paignton

WEDNESDAY 28.09.16

09:00 – 11:00            Panel discussions and keynote speeches
Riviera International Conference Centre

11:00 – 12:20            Themed presentations and sessions
Riviera International Conference Centre
Torre Abbey

12:30 – 14:00            Lunch
Riviera International Conference Centre             

14:00 – 17:00              Themed presentations and sessions
Riviera International Conference Centre
Torre Abbey                                 

16:00                          ParallGGN General Assembly closed meeting
Riviera International Conference Centre          

Free evening for delegates to explore the town

THURSDAY 29.09.16

08.30 – 17.00              Field Trips

19:00- 23:00              Conference Gala Dinner –
Riviera International Conference Centre

FRIDAY 30.09.16

09:00 – 12:00            Themed presentations and sessions
Riviera International Conference Centre
Torre Abbey

09:00                          Parallel GGN Advisory Committee closed meeting
Riviera International Conference Centre   

12:30 – 14:00            Lunch
Riviera International Conference Centre              

14:00 – 14:40            Themed presentations and sessions
Riviera International Conference Centre
TorreAbbey                                
                                    

14:40 – 16:15            Closing ceremony and announcements
Riviera International Conference Centre

16:30                         GGN2016 closes and delegates depart