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MCE South Europe 2025

19 Oct - 21 Oct 2025
Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa

Join us in Portugal for MCE South Europe 2025! Meet service providers from South Europe who are eager to offer their services for your event planning. With carefully curated B2B meetings, keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and memorable networking opportunities, this event will redefine your approach to networking and unleash new possibilities for growth.

As a hosted buyer at MCE South Europe, you’ll stay at Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa, a five star resort hotel and spa in Albufeira with direct access to the beach.

70+
Event Solutions
2,5
Days
100
% Satisfaction

October

19

ARRIVAL DAY

10:00 – 18:00

MCE South Europe - Registration

12:30 – 16:30

Optional Sightseeing Tours

12:00–16:00: Benagil Caves and Coastline Boat Excursion

Embark on a breathtaking journey along the Algarve coast, visit the iconic Benagil Cave and discover stunning rock formations shaped by the sea. Relax onboard, feel the ocean’s magic and embrace the moment.

This tour includes drinks, a taste of local cuisine, and an optional stop for swimming.

    


13:00–16:00: Designer Outlet Algarve – Premium Shopping Experience

Discover Designer Outlet Algarve, a stylish open-air shopping destination inspired by traditional Algarvian architecture. Located within the region’s largest retail complex, featuring over 200 stores, it offers an exceptional blend of fashion, leisure and convenience.
As part of the MCE South Europe 2025 experience, participants will enjoy:
  • A Welcome Bag with exclusive in-store discounts and a branded gift
  • A Day Discount Card with an extra 10% off in selected stores (exclusions apply)
  • Access to the VIP Tourism Lounge, reserved exclusively for event guests, with air conditioning, complimentary refreshments, shopping storage and private fitting room
  • Dedicated team support throughout the visit

    

 

17:00 – 18:30

Welcome Reception & Opening Speeches

18:30 – 22:30

Welcome Networking Dinner Program

October

20

FORUM DAY 1

08:00 – 08:30

Welcome Coffee/Tea

08:30 – 09:30

Flash Destination Presentations

09:30 – 11:05

Scheduled One-to-One Business Meetings

11:05 – 11:30

Networking Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:25

Scheduled One-to-One Business Meetings

13:25 – 14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 – 16:05

Scheduled One-to-One Business Meetings

17:30 – 23:30

Evening Program: Activity, Networking Dinner & Party

October

21

FORUM DAY 2

08:30 – 08:45

Welcome Coffee/ Tea

08:45 – 09:30

The Legendary EC Tombola

09:30 – 11:05

Scheduled One-to-One Business Meetings

11:05 – 11:30

Networking Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:25

Scheduled One-to-One Business Meetings

13:25 – 13:35

Forum Closing Session and Farewells

13:30 – 15:00

Lunch

14:30 – 18:30

Optional Sightseeing Tours

15:00–18:00: Benagil Caves and Coastline Boat Excursion

Embark on a breathtaking journey along the Algarve coast, visit the iconic Benagil Cave and discover stunning rock formations shaped by the sea. Relax onboard, feel the ocean’s magic and embrace the moment.

This tour includes drinks, a taste of local cuisine, and an optional stop for swimming.

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14:30–18:00: Designer Outlet Algarve – Premium Shopping Experience

Discover Designer Outlet Algarve, a stylish open-air shopping destination inspired by traditional Algarvian architecture. Located within the region’s largest retail complex, featuring over 200 stores, it offers an exceptional blend of fashion, leisure and convenience.
As part of the MCE South Europe 2025 experience, participants will enjoy:
  • A Welcome Bag with exclusive in-store discounts and a branded gift
  • A Day Discount Card with an extra 10% off in selected stores (exclusions apply)
  • Access to the VIP Tourism Lounge, reserved exclusively for event guests, with air conditioning, complimentary refreshments, shopping storage and private fitting room
  • Dedicated team support throughout the visit

    

There will be three pre-scheduled airport transfers leaving the outlet at:
  • 16:30
  • 17:30
  • 18:30


14:45–17:30: Wine Tasting Experience at Quinta do Canhoto

Discover the history of our family and the landscapes of our Quinta.

This will begin with a guided tour of the vineyards, where the grapes grow, and the Winery, where the wine is produced and aged.

At the end of the visit there will be a tasting of 4 wines accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie board.

The experience lasts around two hours.





14:45–17:45: Cataplana Cooking Class

Immerse yourself in the gastronomic traditions of the Algarve and discover the secrets of the Cataplana, an iconic dish with indigenous roots and Arab influence. More than just a recipe, this experience is a true ritual of sharing, where every ingredient tells a story. In this authentic class, perfect for families or team building, you will enjoy a welcome drink, meet the team, and explore the space, ingredients, and utensils.

Prepare and cook the Cataplana under the guidance of our chefs. Savor your meal, accompanied by local wines, soft drinks, coffee, or tea.

  



16:30–18:30: Golf Clinic at Pine Cliffs Golf Course

Join us for an exclusive Golf Clinic at the stunning Pine Cliffs Golf Course, set against breathtaking red cliffs with panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean. Guided by Miguel Boavida at the Pine Cliffs Golf Academy, this intimate session—limited to just 8 participants—offers the perfect opportunity to refine your skills in one of the most unique and picturesque 9-hole courses in Portugal.

Whether you are a beginner discovering the game or an experienced player looking to sharpen your technique, this unforgettable experience combines world-class instruction with the natural beauty of golf by the ocean.

  
 

You will meet

When qualified as a hosted buyer participating in MCE South Europe, you will meet a carefully selected group of destinations and suppliers. Each hotel, hotel chain, DMC, congress center, convention/tourism bureau, and other event supplier is represented by a senior representative and is vetted by our team to ensure fruitful networking opportunities. Meet up with 80 destinations and MICE providers from South Europe and beyond, representing:


  • Portugal
  • Spain
  • France
  • Monaco
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Malta
  • Greece
  • Bulgaria
  • Turkey
  • Cyprus
  • Serbia
  • Montenegro
  • Croatia
  • Slovenia
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • And many more!

Testimonials

I was very impressed with the event. The organization by Europe Congress and the destination were perfect. The meetings were consistently very good and interesting and I felt very comfortable. Thank you!

AX Travel Management

The event was an extraordinary experience. The organizational team went above and beyond, offering tailored assistance to all hosted buyers, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience from start to finish. From A to Z, it was an absolute blast,...

Bloomreach, Netherlands

The event provided an excellent platform for networking and forging valuable connections within the industry. I was particularly impressed by the professionalism and preparedness of all participants. The meetings were not only productive but also...

Hilton Munich Airport

I am extremely happy that we decided to participate, it has been a great experience for both the scheduled appointments and the networking activities. There was a good ambience all the way through.

Marriott EMEA Convention Network

MCE is a unique and professional opportunity to meet a very high amount of potential business partners in a significant, efficient and fun way.

VOK DAMS Events

Very fascinating: a concise meeting format for business meetings and networking, with a very helpful and polite EC team. A big thank you to the complete team involved, which guided me in understanding where to place upcoming business!

Boehringer Ingelheim

This was my first time participating in the Europe Congress event, and I was impressed with the experience! The selection of event planners and the quality of meetings was great, the networking opportunities were well-balanced! We will definitely be...

Marriott International

A very well-organized event with an extremely high level of attending buyers. All the meetings happened exactly as scheduled and the meeting schedule itself was so personalized that all the buyers that I met were incredibly interested in my product!

Deutsche Hospitality

Meeting people from all over Europe, enriching conversations, great hospitality, excellent organization, moments to laugh and engaging entertainment – thanks to the amazing Europe Congress Team for this awesome experience!

MICExperts | DER Touristik Suisse

I enjoyed the atmosphere of the whole event! It was versatile, interesting and fun! I met many new and, most importantly, relevant business contacts. And I loved how meetings were arranged, it was very easy to get to know all the participants!

Tapahtumallinen

A highly professional event with lots of interesting appointments and a superb social program! Greatly satisfied, we will join again!

Valencia Convention Bureau

This workshop is really great and the business opportunities are really good! I totally think that the quality of buyers and the kind of business we did in a couple of days was great and you will definitely see us in the next forums again!

City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau

It was an honor attending an MCE event by Europe Congress! I loved the platform, attention to details, timing and how the EC team managed to create wonderful networking experiences. Participating suppliers have been amazing in showing us their...

Meet And Work

It is a very interesting event with a great mix of networking opportunities & business meetings. I got an excellent knowledge about the hosting destination and had the chance to see many event locations. Overall, I enjoyed my experience very much!

BCD Meetings & Events, Belgium

Very informative, beneficial and focused on buyers and suppliers needs event! It has been a fantastic experience!

Focusing Events

Very well organised event with a prefect mix of corporate clients, agencies, and associations! Highly satisfied about the fact that all the buyers were of very high quality with real business!

AC Hotels by Marriott Spain, Italy & Portugal

I am very impressed, both with the 2-day format of the event, Sunday to Tuesday, as well as with the quality of meetings and participants. It is important for us to meet with new leads and at MCE South Europe I met 95% of new high-quality contacts!

The Venues Box

It was a true pleasure taking part at this event, which was very time-effective, positive and energetic! I enjoyed the dynamic mix of networking, planned activities, entertainment, and, of course, the business meetings!

East Capital Group

The event was very well planned and superbly organized by the professional EC team. It was a really fruitful event for me as I have met many providers I will cooperate within the near future!

Actelion

The event was very effective and kept a professional status in every aspect. Although it was intense due to the two days full of meetings, the level of service we all got was really amazing and it made our everyday work really easy!

Divani Collection Hotels

Pleasant size event, and perfectly organized! The schedule was efficient and straightforward - business is the core focus here, complemented perfectly by a fulfilling social program.

Wide Portugal DMC

The event is very well organized with highly professional buyers. I especially liked the seriousness and professionalism of the buyers. ROI is a key aspect for any participation and within these settings, we can manage that.

VOI Hotels

The event, comprising of various business meetings and networking opportunities, was flawlessly organized, taking full advantage of well selected event location. It provided an ideal platform to connect with colleagues and engage in discussions about...

Caruso | Hieronica Entertainment

The event was vivid, business productive, and the content diverse.

Gloria Event Management

The atmosphere of the event was simply electric! All participants were high quality and eager to pursue new business connections, as well as have some fun when the program allowed.

Pestana Hotel Group

Very high quality of buyers, a well-organized meeting schedule, and optimal duration of 2.5 days. Excellent event!

Le Meridien

As a first-time participant to a Europe Congress event, I was impressed with the organisation and the quality of the event itself. It was a unique experience and I gained a lot of input and valuable contacts. Thank you!

ESGE - European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The experience exceeded my expectations! Very good meetings, with well-selected buyers from diverse markets, amazing venues and very dynamic program. All this allowed for great networking and new business encounters!

Savoy Signature Hotels & Resorts

From the very first moment the organizing team was helpful and highly professional, the local organization in the venue was excellent, and the meeting schedule was on point, with an incredible quality of suppliers. I can definitely recommend this...

International Association for Computational Mechanics

Forum Highlights

B2B
Matchmaking

Meet your next business partners in carefully selected one-on-one meetings

Boutique
& Quality

Focused, personalised events in exclusive venues

Time-
Maximised

Meet at least 35 new business leads with only 2 days out of office

Networking
Opportunities

Varied event program including meetings, networking dinners, and fam trips

Engaging
& Informative

Keynotes, discussions, and destination awareness

International
Community

Hosting delegates and speakers from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas

Thank You to Our Partners