WELCOME TO PUERTO VALLARTA
Dear Members and Friends,
¡Bienvenidos!
As Zone Director, it is a great pleasure and privilege to extend my warm welcome, to all of you, to our Pan-American Congress, in the beautiful city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
The next days will be full of insightful discussions, vibrant networking, and the unforgettable charm of this Mexican paradise. Puerto Vallarta’s breathtaking beauty will further enhance your congress experience, offering you many memorable moments.
Dear Friends and Members,
Please receive my warmest welcome to Mexico! It is our honor to be your hostst for the XXII Pan-American Congress. I am sure that it will be an amazing experience for all of you and that you will enjoy this marvelous paradise, at the Pacific Coast of México. Our crew is very excited about this opportunity to share our Mexican hospitality with you.
Puerto Vallarta or simply Vallarta is a Mexican beach on the Pacific Ocean’s Bahía de Banderas, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Dear Friends and Members,
We are honored to be your hosts for the second time, now hosting the 22nd Pan- American Congress, Vallarta 2024. From August 19 to 23, 2024, you will have the opportunity to experience our outstanding hospitality. We are known as one of the friendliest cities, with one of the most beautiful bays, in the world.
From a pleasant walk along our iconic boardwalk, flanked by beautiful art, to finding the ideal space to contemplate the color palette of our beautiful sunsets, to the most varied tourism options, all are waiting to be enjoyed by our visitors.
OUR PROGRAM
USA & CANADA BOARD ARRIVAL
- 6:00 PM
DINNER LEISURE AT THE HOTEL
- 7:00AM - 9:00AM
BOARDS BREAKFAST – VELA FOOD HALL
- 9:30AM - 6:00PM
USA BOARD MEETING – BALLROOM I
PRESIDENTS & BOARDS ARRIVALS
- 7:00AM - 10:00PM
PAN-AMERICAN BOARD DINNER
ALL DAY DELEGATES ARRIVALS
- 7:00AM - 9:00AM
BREAKFAST BOARD & PRESIDENTS – VELA FOOD HALL
- 9:30AM - 3:00PM
USA BOARD MEETING – BALLROOM I
- 9:30AM - 3:00PM
CANADA BOARD MEETING – BALLROOM II
- 12:00PM - 5:00PM
USA ASSOCIATIONS – BALLROOM III
- 1:00MP - 3:00PM
FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAS MEETING – BALLROOM I
- 3:00PM - 5:00PM
LCD AMERICAS PRESIDENTS’ MEETING – BALLROOM II
- 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Pan-Am FIRST TIME ATTENDEES RECEPTION TOAST
- 7:00PM - 10:00PM
OPENING COCKTAIL SUNSET WIXÁRIKA BEACH PARTY
DRESS CODE : SMART CASUAL- WHITE PARTY (NO HEELS RECOMMENDED)
- 7:00AM - 8:30AM
BREAKFAST ALL DELEGATES – VELA FOOD HALL
- 9:00AM - 10:45AM
EDUCATIONAL DAY- BALLROOM I
DRESS CODE : BUSINESS
- 9:30AM - 2:20PM
SPOUSE ACTIVITY : TBA
- 11:00AM - 12:30PM
GENERAL MEETING
- 12:30PM - 1:30PM
TRADESHOW
- 2:00PM - 6:00PM
USA MEETING – BALLROOM I
- 2:00PM - 6:00PM
CANADA AGM PART 1 – BALLROOM II
- 2:30PM - 4:30PM
ARGENTINA – CHILE – PERU MEETING
- 7:15PM - 10:00PM
DINE AROUND PUERTO VALLARTA
DRESS CODE : SMART CASUAL
- 7:00AM - 8:30AM
BREAKFAST ALL DELEGATES – VELA FOOD HALL
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
USA GENERAL MEETING – BALLROOM I
- 8:30AM - 12:30PM
CANADA GENERAL MEETING PART 2 – BALLROOM II
- 9:30AM - 12:30PM
CSR ACTIVITIES FOR MEXICAN & SOUTH AMERICAN ATTENDEES:
PLANTING TREES
CLEANING BEACH & RIVERS
OJO DE DIOS (USA & CANADA TBA TIME)
- 2:30PM - 5:00PM
LUNCH AND TIME AT LEISURE
- 6:00PM
PICK UP AT THE LOBBY FOR THE MEXICAN FIESTA
- 7:00PM - 10:00PM
MEXICAN FIESTA NIGHT BY CANOPY RIVER
DRESS CODE : COUNTRY NIGHT (CHECKERED SHIRT & JEANS)
- 7:00AM - 10:00AM
BREAKFAST ALL DELEGATES – VELA FOOD HALL
- 8:30AM - 10:30AM
USA MEETING – BALLROOM I
DAY AT LEISURE
- 11:00AM
TOURS AVAILABLE AT FIXED RATE:
-CANOPY RIVER
-BENOMADE
- 8:00PM - 11:00PM
GALA DINNER – HUICHOL NIGHT
DRESS CODE : MEXICAN ELEGANT (MEN GUAYABERAS / LADIES MEXICAN DRESS )
- 7:00AM - 11:00AM
