Welcome to #AVEACONF24
The 2024 Annual Conference of the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions
The 2024 Annual Conference of the Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions
Our Annual Conference will take place in Kilkenny on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October 2024. We are looking forward to a great attendance, lively conference programme, and an exciting host city with plenty to showcase.
CONFERENCE BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
Conference Agenda
Sunday Oct 13th
Early Arrivers' Programme 19:00 Welcome networking Supper 20:30 After-dark Mystery Tour
Monday Oct 14th
09:30-12:30 Guided Learning Journeys in Kilkenny 12:00 Lunch 13:30 AVEA AGM (members only) 14:00-17:30 Conference Session 1 Alice Mansergh - Jenny de Saulles - Eoghan O'Mara Walsh - John McGrillen - Ciaran Connolly - Laura Magee - Nik Wyness - Geraldine Enright 19:30 Gala Dinner at Saint Canice's Cathedral followed by Conference Club Night
Tuesday Oct 15th
09:00-12:30 Conference Session 2 Eleanore Hutch & Kat Riddell - Alison Bowyer - Claire Saddleton - Michael Faley - Gary Farrington - Rachel Kuhn - Anne O'Donoghue 12:30 Wrap-up, Q&A, and final thoughts 12:45 Farewell Networking Lunch
Accommodation
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny Email [email protected] quoting reference number 594811 (AVEA conference) €159 B&B
Hotel Kilkenny
College Road, Kilkenny Email [email protected] quoting reference number GA000989 (AVEA conference) €159 B&B
Kilkenny River Court
The Bridge, John Street Upper, Kilkenny Email [email protected] quoting reference number 565708 (AVEA conference) €120 B&B