9.00 – 16.00 Board Meeting at our Congress Hotel Hilton Porto Gaia
15.00 – 18.00 IBG meeting (IBG members only)
17.00 – 19.00 Networking/Exhibition visit in WOW
19.30 – 23.00 Drinks Reception and Dinner at Enoteca
7.30 – 8.30 Jogging
8.30 – 09.30 French Desk: Petit Déjeuner for French-speaking participants
9.30 Departure of the Practice Groups
15.30-17.00 Optional: Guided city tour
15.30-17.30 Football
18.00 German Desk for German-speaking participants
19.00 Departure by bus from Hotel (Dress Code: Smart Casual)
19.30 Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting at Graham’s Port Lodge
21.00 Dinner at Vinum
10.00 – 11.00 Plenary Session at Hilton (Dress Code: Smart Casual)
11.00 – 12.30 Speaker tbd
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch at Hilton
13.30 – 15.00 General Assembly at Hilton (national presidents only)
13.30 – 15.00 IBG Meeting (IBG members only)
16.00 Departure by bus from hotel (Dress code: Summer casual)
16.45 – 17.30 Office visit PLMJ
17.30 Departure by bus to beach
18.00 Sunset Drinks reception at Restaurant Praia da Luz, Dinner, Beach Party
From 23.00 Return by bus to hotel
Loes van der Wees is an experienced prosecutor. She worked as a lawyer in The Hague and as a judge at the District Court in Rotterdam. She is currently Head of the Strategy Department of the Public Prosecutors Office in Rotterdam. She is both locally and nationally responsible for the mainport strategy of the Prosecution Service. Her work focuses on public private cooperation to tackle organised crime.
Her presentation will tell us more about the effects of organised crime on the port and city of Rotterdam, and give us an insight in the way public and private partners work together to create barriers against undermining crime.
We are delighted to welcome you to the Hilton Porto Gaia, our conference home in the vibrant city of Porto. Overlooking the Douro River and just moments from the historic heart of Porto, this elegant hotel offers the perfect combination of contemporary comfort, outstanding hospitality, and spectacular views. After a day of inspiring sessions, our PGD participants can relax in the hotel’s stylish bar or unwind in its welcoming lounges—ideal for continuing conversations with colleagues over a well-earned drink. To make your stay even more enjoyable, the Hilton Porto Gaia has arranged a special room rate exclusively for our attendees. We look forward to welcoming you to Porto!
Please book your room directly by clicking on the button below.
Should you decide to stay longer and require pre- or post-event nights, please first make your reservation through the booking link for the official group dates (8–11 October). Once the reservation has been confirmed, you can email Ms Mariana Tenreiro directly with your confirmation number and request the additional nights. These requests will be subject to availability.
