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5–11 November 2026

Program

Provisional program — subject to change. Pick a day below, save any session to build your own agenda, and add sessions to your calendar.

Provisional Program — subject to change

Saturday, 7 November

Global Mercy Visit — hosted in collaboration with Mercy Ships

Participants will travel to Port Tema for a visit to the Global Mercy, including guided ship tours. Lunch on board will be provided by Mercy Ships at no cost to participants. Visitor requirements: closed-toe shoes, such as sneakers, are mandatory due to harbor regulations. Passport information is required for security clearance and will be coordinated using the information collected for visa processing.

09:00 – 11:00

Working Group

Informal meetings of working groups or others as required

Own cost. Space available for informal meetings and catchups.

11:30 – 12:30

Excursion

Travel to Port Tema / Global Mercy

12:30 – 13:30

Meal

Lunch on board the Global Mercy

Global Mercy, Tema Port

Lunch is provided by Mercy Ships at no cost to participants.

13:30 – 16:30

Excursion

Tours of Global Mercy

Global Mercy, Tema Port

16:30 – 17:30

Excursion

Return to Alisa Hotel

17:30 – 19:30

Free Time

Free time

19:30

Social

Casual Dinner

Own cost