PARTNER
PROGRAM
Registration for the Partner program is required by 28 February 2025.
You will automatically be registered for the following three partner program activities when you purchase a partner registration to the conference. These activities will be run once for the full group if possible. Please advise the conference secretariat if you do not want to attend any of the activities however there will be no change to the registration fee. Final decisions on attendance to the partner activities must be advised to the secretariat in writing before 28 February 2025.
Transfers to the activity will be provided along with an English-speaking guide. Lunch will be available for all partners on Thursday 8 May at the activity venue and on Friday 9 May at the ACE Hotel with delegates.
Activity 1 – IKEBANA LESSON –
THURSDAY 8 MAY
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Keeping within traditional customs, you’ll discover how to not only make a beautiful piece of traditional Japanese art, but you’ll discover the history behind it and what makes ikebana so special. This activity will be held at a Kyto Handicraft Center where you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase traditional Japanese gifts for family and friends. A traditional Japanese lunch will be served here before you move onto your next activity.
Activity 2 – TAIKO DRUMMING –
THURSDAY 8 MAY
Experience Japan’s ancient art of Taiko drumming while visiting the Chion-in Wajun Kaikan temple with time to view the famous Sanmon gate. Learn basic taiko techniques, simple traditional songs, as well as some history and structure of taiko. Following this activity transfers are provided back to the ACE Hotel conference venue.
Activity 3 – KIMONO LESSON – FRIDAY 9 MAY
The Kimono Lesson will be held at the conference venue, The ACE Hotel. You will be provided with your very own Yukata (light weight summer kimono) and shown how to wear this traditional garment. Business session attendees will also be provided with their own Yukata during the conference. We encourage everyone to wear their kimono during the closing night party. Time has been made available after this activity to shop in the city and to add to your outfit for the night. The Nishiki Market is a 10-minute walk from The ACE Hotel.
To view more information on the activities, you can view the fact sheet below.
Conference Business Sessions
Partner registration does not include attendance at any business sessions. If you wish to attend the business sessions, registration as a full delegate will be required and you will not be able to attend the partner activities above.
In the event that an activity is unable to be run due to supplier issues, NECA reserves the right to organise alternate arrangements as close to the original program inclusions as possible.
Information on children attending can be found on the FAQ page of the website. Please advise the secretariat if you are interested in children attending. A registration fee covering the social functions and partner activities will apply.