PROGRAMME DAYS
Arrivals, Registration Support & Delegate Check-In
Arrival support, hotel check-in coordination, delegate accreditation support, and on-site assistance for early arriving participants.
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Registration Desk / Main Lobby
Delegates’ Arrival Day
Delegates arrive and settle in ahead of the official programme opening on 26 May 2026.
- All Day
- Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Welcome Cocktail
This session serves as the "Official Reception" led by the ISO Chair and Executive Director.
- 18:00 – 23:00
- Bar
Registration
Badge collection, delegate registration confirmation, and morning reception.
- 08:00 – 10:00
- Registration Area
Opening Ceremony
Formal opening of the 68th International Sugar Council Meeting and associated workshop sessions. High-level dignitaries and invited officials to be confirmed.
- 10:00 – 10:30
- Plenary Hall
Coffee Break
Refreshments and networking break.
- 10:30 – 11:00
- Foyer / Networking Area
Keynote Address: The Importance of a Solid Regulatory Framework
Workshop proceedings and technical discussions.
- 11:00 – 12:00
- Plenary Hall
ETHANOL: A Crucial Decision for Africa
Continuation of workshop discussions.
- 12:00 – 13:00
- Workshop Room
Lunch
Lunch break for delegates.
- 13:00 – 14:30
- Main Restaurant
Africa’s Sugar Investment Frontier: Trade Flows, Market Opportunities and Why East Africa Matters
Continuation of workshop discussions.
- 12:00 – 13:00
- Plenary Hall
Leveraging Earth Observation and Artificial Intelligence throughout the Sugar Production Value-Chain
Continuation of workshop discussions.
- 15:30 – 16:30
- Plenary Hall
Evening Reception
Official evening reception for delegates and invited guests.
- 19:00 – 21:00
- Reception Venue
MECAS
Meeting of the Executive Committee and Administrative Subcommittee sessions as scheduled by the ISO Secretariat.
- 09:30 – 13:00
- Meeting Room
Lunch
Lunch break for delegates.
- 13:00 – 15:00
- Main Restaurant
Administrative Committee
Administrative Committee deliberations.
- 15:00 – 17:00
- Meeting Room
Delegates Free to Make Own Arrangements
Evening free unless otherwise advised by the hosts. A cultural evening may be added later if confirmed.
- Evening
- At Leisure
Credentials Committee
Credentials Committee session.
- 09:00 – 09:30
- Committee Room
Council Meeting
Formal Council proceedings of the 68th International Sugar Council Meeting.
- 09:30 – 13:00
- Council Chamber / Plenary Hall
Lunch
Lunch break for delegates.
- 13:00 – 14:30
- Main Restaurant
Delegates Free to Make Own Arrangements
Evening remains open unless a closing reception or host event is confirmed.
- Evening
- At Leisure
Excursions Day
Delegates may select from the official excursion options published on the website, including curated coastal and inland experiences.
- From Morning – Varies
- Various Excursion Locations
Golf Tournament
Optional golf activity for registered participants. Details, tee-off scheduling, and participation logistics to be communicated separately.
- Morning – Varies
- Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Optional Excursion Choices
Excursion choices include the official experiences featured under Travel Information on the website. Delegates are advised to review and select in advance.
- All Day
- See Excursions Page