ABOUT THE GLOBAL AFFINITY ALLIANCE


Welcome to the 7th GAA Annual Conference. After last year’s multinetwork event in Pattaya, Thailand, we are moving to the South American city of Cartagena, Colombia. This venue has been on the books since 2019, and we at GAA are very excited to finally get the chance to host all of you in Colombia. The theme for this year’s event is Colombia Rave. Our cocktail and dinner theme will be a high energy dance party with electronic music featuring a house DJ. Rave events are known for their liveliness and the sense of community and togetherness that often develops with attendees. A perfect combination for such a tight knit group like the members of the GAA. So, bring your bright colors, stamina, and willingness to immerse yourself into the community that is GAA.

Finding working relationships will be the focus of this event via several different channels: Starting with our much-acclaimed Teambuilding experiences, leading into a night of social activities at our opening cocktail reception.Secondly, a plenary session with a twist, followed by a well-known motivational speaker that has over 5000 podcasts about providing personal growth expertise to young professionals. It will be a must-listen and I will be providing you with more information about this guest speaker as we get closer to our date. There will be a Gala Dinner with sponsor recognition, as well as our Best Partner award for 2022, followed by our Colombia rave party that will keep everyone dancing well into the night.

This will be a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to GAA members. All of you have proven your support, it is now GAA’s turn to support your quest in finding new opportunities, securing global relationships, and growing your business.

AGENDA


Global Affinity Alliance Conference
1 – 4 OCTOBER 2023
Hilton Cartagena
Cartagena, COLOMBIA
Saturday, 30 September 2023
Time Program Venue Name & Floor
14:00 - 19:00 Registration/Information Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Sunday, 1 October 2023
Time Program Venue Name & Floor
10:00 - 21:00 Registration/Information Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
10:30 Board Chiva Buses for Team Building Meet at Society Bar
(next to Hilton Lobby)

Coach departs at 10:30 hrs. sharp
11:00 - 15:00 Team Building offsite
Click for Program
Old City of Cartagena
19:00 - 21:00 Welcome Cocktail Reception Oasis Beach, Hilton
20:00 Group Photo Oasis Beach, Hilton
Monday, 2 October 2023
Time Program Venue Name & Floor
09:00 - 17:00 Registration / Information Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
09:30 - 10:00 Morning Coffee Break Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
10:00 - 12:00 Conference Opening - Plenary Session Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom, (2nd Floor)
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch El Tinajero (Hilton)
&
Las Chivas Restaurant, (Hilton)
13:30 - 17:00 One-on-One Meetings Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom, (2nd Floor)
15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Coffee Break Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
18:30 Board Shuttle Vans to Dinner Venue Society Bar
(next to Hilton Lobby)
19:00 - 22:00 Dinner Casa 1537
22:00 - 01:00 Rave Party Casa 1537
01:00 Board Shuttle Bus to Hilton Casa 1537 > Hilton Lobby
Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Time Program Venue Name & Floor
09:00 - 17:00 Registration/Information Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
10:00 - 17:00 One-on-One Meetings Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom, (2nd Floor)
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Coffee Break Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch El Tinajero (Hilton)
&
Las Chivas Restaurant, (Hilton)
15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Coffee Break Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
17:30 - 19:30 “Fine Wine Event”


Hosted by World Insurance

Sponsored by CBX Global & Dutch Qargo

(Invitation Only)
Tropical Garden, Lobby Floor
Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Time Program Venue Name & Floor
09:00 - 17:00 Registration/Information Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
10:00 - 17:00 One-on-One Meetings Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom, (2nd Floor)
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Coffee Break Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch El Tinajero (Hilton)
&
Las Chivas Restaurant, (Hilton)
15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Coffee Break Foyer Gran Salon Bolivar Ballroom (2nd Floor)
17:00 End of Conference

PRICING


Delegate Fees
USD 1,150 /person

Your registration will not be complete until full prepayment for the conference fees have been received. In order to guarantee your attendance please ensure that you pay your conference fees immediately.

Accommodation
Accommodation deadline is 15th September 2024

Disclaimer: The original room allotments, contracted in 2017, have been sold out. However, we were able to secure additional rooms, but due to the price increase by Hilton we were unable to contract at the same rates as the initial accommodation bookings.

 If you prefer to book directly with the Hilton or a nearby 5-star hotel, please click the links below.

Book with Hilton Cartagena directly at  https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ctghihh-hilton-cartagena-hotel/

Book with Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand (10-minute walk from the conference venue) directly at https://hotelcaribebyfarandagrand.com-website.com/en/

Sponsor Packages

(all sponsor packages include ONE delegate registration)

  • Coffee Break Sponsor : USD 3,650 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Lunch Sponsor : USD 4,650 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Dinner Sponsor: USD 5,650 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Cocktail Reception Sponsor: USD 6,150 (max. 1 sponsors )
  • Signature Drink Sponsor: USD 3,150 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Lanyard Sponsor: USD 3,650 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Notepad & Pen Sponsor: USD 3,650 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Mobile App Sponsor: USD 2,150 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Wi-Fi Sponsor: USD 3,650 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Charging Station Sponsor USD 3,150 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Water Bottle Sponsor USD 4,150 (max. 1 sponsor)
  • Team Building Sponsor USD 6,150 (max. 1 sponsor)
Deadline for sponsorship is Friday, 01 September at 17:00 hrs Bangkok Time (GMT+7).

Advertising

Full page

USD 750 for Color
Size: 210 mm(w) x 297 mm(h)
Deadline for advertising artwork in conference directory is Friday, 15 September at 17:00 hrs Bangkok Time (GMT+7).

Team Building Activities


Team Building Activities will be available and are included in the Delegate Registration Fee.

Standard Booth


Booth and Sponsorship reservations will be available to WCAworld members
on Thursday, 22 September 2022, at 16:00 hrs (BKK time).
Remaining Booth and Sponsorship bookings will be open to all other networks (ie. Lognet Global, EGLN, and GAA)
on Thursday, 20 October 2022, at 16:00 hrs (BKK time).

This will give members a better chance to review costs and details for their planning purposes in advance.

USD 6,500 /booth

(booth dimensions: 3mW x 2mD)

Package
Price (USD) Inclusions

Roll up 350

  • One-sided printing
  • Size: 80 x 200 cm.
  • Buy 4 get 1 free

VIP Meeting Table 1,650

Coffee Break & Lunch Sponsor


Dinner Sponsor


Welcome Cocktail Reception Sponsor


Signature Drink Sponsor


Notepad & Pen Sponsor


Mobile App Sponsor


Wi-Fi Sponsor


Charging Station Sponsor


Water Bottle Sponsor


Team Building Sponsor


Bag Sponsor


Lanyard Sponsor


Rave Party Sponsor


WIS Fine Wine Event Sponsors


REGISTRATION