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Sail Training International Conference 2024

We are delighted to announce the location for The Sail Training International Conference 2024 – A Coruña, Spain!

This year’s conference will take place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November at the ExpoCoruña, a modern, spacious, purpose-built conference centre in the heart of A Coruña’s bustling business district.

As the leading voice in sail training and Tall Ships, we are delighted to once more welcome delegates from around the world – including Tall Ship owners and operators, sail training providers, Host Port organisers of future events – to enjoy a programme full of informative sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.

As we continue to improve our conference programme and listen to your feedback, we are excited to bring a number of changes in 2024 which will help to make The Sail Training International Conference 2024 a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone looking to expand their professional networks, build long-lasting business relationships and engage with vibrant and international audience.

Work is underway on the conference programme and will this year include a plenary session as well as many interactive break-out sessions, ensuring that information exchange and networking remain at the heart of the event. Registrations will soon be opening so we encourage all interested delegates to save the date to ensure that you don’t miss out.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Sail Training International Conference – the place where business is done.

Brief Outline of The Sail Training International Conference 2024

  • It will take place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November at the ExpoCoruna, Rúa Juana Capdevielle, 2, 15008 A Coruña, Spain.
  • The pre-conference meetings (Youth Council and Ships Council) will take place in the same venue on Thursday 21st November.
  • The Welcome Reception, hosted by The Tall Ships Races 2025 ports, will be held at the Aquarium Finisterre on Thursday 21st November 7.30pm-9pm and the Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony will be held at the Hotel Attica 21 on Saturday 23rd November from 7pm.

Hotels

We have agreements with two hotels, adjacent to each other and 13 mins walk from ExpoCoruna. You can find more details and how to book these below. Book as soon as possible for best price and availability.

CONFERENCE FEES:

  • Full Delegate Rate: £840
  • Subsidised bonafide Sail Trainer/Operator: £365
  • Young Person’s Rate (Under 25): £300
  • International Council: £265
  • Executive Committee of the Ships Council (ExCom): £165

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About A Coruña

A Coruña is a bustling port city situated on a beautiful promontory in northern Spain. With a rich history stretching back to Roman times, the city has grown to become a vibrant metropolis and commercial hub of the Galicia region. The city’s 2000 year old port and create a rich and diverse tapestry of cultures with stunning examples of architecture from late Roman times, through the Renaissance and 18th century Baroque periods.

The vast range on offer in A Coruña to explore, entertain and interest you during the conference make it the perfect setting to welcome you all once again in 2024.

As we continue to improve our conference programme and listening to your feedback, we are making some changes in 2024 which we hope you will enjoy.

Opening Plenary

We are delighted to bring back the Conference Opening Plenary Session which will take place on Friday morning at 9.00am before the conference programme of sessions start.

Event Preview Sessions

We are also changing the format of our Event Preview Sessions, which will become “The Tall Ships Races – The Place to do Business” sessions. Instead of the traditional format, this session will be more of a dynamic business session where the ports will be prepared to talk business with the ships in order to secure their participation. There will be separate sessions for The Tall Ships Races 2025 and The Tall Ships Races 2026.

Ships and Ports Networking

The Speed Meetings will be replaced with a “Ships and Ports Networking” session – this will take place on Friday 22nd November at 18.00h. Delegates will need to register in advance and participants will be able to discuss business in a relaxed environment over a beer and snacks.

Encouraged by the positive feedback to the more interactive sessions at last year’s conference in Dunkirk, we plan to include more of this style of session in the conference programme.

We are also keen to hear from you with any specific topics or subjects you would like to see included in the conference programme, please contact Vanessa Mori on vanessa.mori@sailtraininginternational.org to let her know by  15th June 2024 and we will try to make sure that there will be something for everyone.

Across the Conference dates, we expect a large demand for accommodation in the city. With this in mind, we are encouraging delegates to book their stay in A Coruña as soon as possible.

We have a number of recommended hotels ideally situated near to the ExpoCoruna and surrounding bars and restaurants, you can find these below.

The two hotels listed here are adjacent to each other and a 13-minute easy walk to ExpoCoruna.  Prices vary according to time of booking and general availability so we encourage you to book as soon as possible for the best prices.

Recommended hotels

Hotel Attica 21

Enrique Mariñas 34
15009
A Coruña
Tel +34 981 179 299
info.coruna@attica21hotels.com

Please contact the hotel direct and use reference “STI24” event. Rates vary according to availability and time of booking. For the best rates, please book early!

Confirmation will be made upon request and subject to availability.

AC Hotel A Coruña by Marriott

(this is immediately next door to Hotel Attica)
21 Enrique Mariñas, 36
15009
A Coruña
T +34 981 175 490
W www.ac-hotels.marriott.com

To book click on this link:
Book your group rate for Sail Training International Conference 2024
A special rate is offered until 1 November 24, subject to availability.

We are excited to welcome you to some amazing venues for the Sail Training International Conference 2024, with the ExpoCoruña, Aquarium Finisterre and Hotel Attica providing the backdrop from the programme, Welcome Reception, Annual Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Below you can find the address details for each of the venues and plan your stay.

ExpoCoruña: Conference Venue

The conference will take place at the ExpoCoruña on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November
Rúa Juana Capdevielle 2
15008
A Coruña
Spain

Aquarium Finisterre: Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception will be held at the Aquarium Finisterre on Thursday 21st November 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Aquarium Finisterre
Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez 34
15002
A Coruña

Hotel Attica 21: Gala Dinner and Annual Awards Ceremony

The Gala Dinner & Annual Awards Ceremony will be held at the Hotel Attica on Saturday 23rd November from 7pm
Hotel Attica 21
Enrique Mariñas 34
15009
A Coruña

YOUTH COUNCIL AND SHIPS COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Youth Council and Ships Council pre-conference meetings will also take place at the ExpoCoruña on Thursday 21st November.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for The Sail Training International Ships Council meeting is essential for logistical reasons and only pre-booked delegates will be able to attend. There will be a section on the registration form to register for this.  

The Sail Training International Conference 2024 will welcome delegates from around the world who are involved in sail training and The Tall Ships Races and Regattas, including Tall Ship owners and operators, sail training providers, Host Port organisers. As with our previous conferences, we will be providing a number of exhibitor spaces to enable networking opportunities with delegates throughout the conference and help you build long lasting business relationships with key figures and decision makers across different sectors.

The exhibitor cost for the International Tall Ships and Sail Training Conference is £5,000. This charge does not apply for port exhibitors contracted for an upcoming Sail Training International event, hosts of Sail Training International Endorsed Events or ports with Anchor Port status.

If you would like to book an exhibitor space for the conference, please contact Pauline Marston on pauline.marston@sailtraininginternational.org.

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