General Meeting, 4-7 October 2018, Berlin Berlin is a young and trendy metropole in the very heart of Europe. It offers distinct cultural highlights, space for the creative scene and a bustling nightlife. Being the greenest capital in Europe, Berlin with its parks and gardens is a recreational haven. HOTEL Adlon Kempinski ***** Berlin s most glamorous hotel address has hosted Michael Jackson and Her Majesty the Queen, among other luminaries. Overlooking the Brandenburg Gate, the hotel's prestigious location is matched to top-notch facilities (a two-floor spa, several restaurants) and flawless service.
THURSDAY 4 October WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER Welcome drinks and dinner will take place in one of the Ballrooms at the Adlon Hotel overlooking the Jewish memorial. After dinner Andy Watson author, of a Thousand Days in Berlin, will, in his talk, capture the energy and sense of wonder in early 1990s Berlin as seen by a young property professional who lived and worked in the reunified city. A Thousand Days recalls how the city's vibrant history and culture clashed with its traumatic recent past, and how Berliners dealt with the scars left by the Wall. FRIDAY 5 October MORNING - MEMBERS WORKING SESSION AT THE ADLON (PARTNERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND) OR TAKE ONE OF THE TOUR OPTIONS DETAILED LUNCH KAEFFER REICHSTAG The German Bundestag, the only parliament building in the world housing a public restaurant. The rooftop garden restaurant right next to the glass-dome in the centre of power offers, breath taking views over the city and modern German cuisine, exclusively with fresh regional produce.
FRIDAY 5 October Cont AFTERNOON TOUR OPTIONS AS LISTED OR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: The Berlin Real Estate Tour led by property professionals Berlin Architectural Tour - led by architect planner DINNER AT MIESTERSALL. ACHTUNG BABY, ONLY FOR HEROES! Centrally located right next to the Potsdamer Platz, the BESL Meistersaal is a firmly established part of the Media-City-Berlin. Quite unique in the City, this premium Berlin location embodies a neo-classical room with the special tension created when tradition meets popular culture. Today, as in the past, stars such as David Bowie, U2 and Depeche Mode have turned the Meistersaal into a modern legend SATURDAY 6 October MORNING - MEMBERS WORKING SESSION AT THE ADLON, PARTNERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE WORKING SESSION OR TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOUR OPTIONS LUNCH A light lunch at the Adlon AFTERNOON OPTIONAL TOURS. GALA DINNER AXICA - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. AXICA Forum at the DZ Bank building, an unmissable, extraordinary space within a titanium sculpture designed by Frank Gehry, one of the best architects in the world. Water, waves and movement everything shall be in motion. From his point of view the floating fish is the best embodiment of motion and he tries to capture this in the design of his buildings.
TOUR OPTIONS IN ADDITION TO THOSE LISTED BELOW A NUMBER OF SELF GUIDED WALKING TOURS WILL BE AVAILABLE. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED NEARER THE TIME. Museum Island Museum Island is a 30 minute walk from the Adlon Hotel. However transport can be provided on request. One Island with five museums in the heart of Berlin. A truly outstanding ensemble of five world-renowned museums. Apart for the legendary bust of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, the most famous and important cultural exhibits on show here include the breath taking Pergamon Altar and the stunning Ishtar Gate. In 1999, the Museum Island complex was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Royal Porcelain Manufacturer (KPM Berlin) An exclusive insight into the creative and craft based work of the 250 year old company. Tour demonstration and visit to the KPM shop. (Walking tour KPM is a 10 minute walk form the Adlon Hotel) Foto Safari Explore Berlin accompanied by a professional photographer. Your Berlin-Foto-Story will form part of the presentation at the Gala Dinner.
TOUR OPTIONS CONT Charlottenburg Palace and Art Museums The Palace built at the end of the 17th century was greatly expanded during the 18th. The exotic internal decoration is in baroque and rococo styles. A large formal garden surrounds the palace, including a lake, a belvedere, a mausoleum and a pavilion. Small groups will view the Palace and one or two of the surrounding museums: Museum Berggrün Collection of Modern Classics, Bröhanmusuem Art Nouveau and Art Deco, or Private Collection Scharf-Gerstenberg with famous surrealistic art Coach transport will be provided. The Wall Tour The Berlin Wall was the frontier dividing Berlin between 1961 and 1990. This guided tour will show you all the important and well known places and remains of the Berlin Wall. Bernauer Straße Memorial Tränenpalast at Friedrichstraße Checkpoint Charlie Potsdamer Platz East Side Gallery and Oberbaumbrücke in former East Berlin. Historical Highlights A guided walking tour taking the main sites of historical interest and include a visit to the Girltz. Full description tbc. Note Nackeshe Hofe and Alexanderplatz are quite a way from Girltz exhibition. We are asking our Berlin tour expert for guidance on best tour routes