Houston 2027
Three days in Houston with students, young professionals and managers from many countries: a training symposium on negotiation, diplomacy and leadership, a full simulation day of council sessions, negotiation rounds and a crisis phase, then the presentation of final agreements, the closing ceremony with awards and a day in the city.
Theme. Leading through disruption: strategy, negotiation and stakeholder management when markets, regulation and technology shift at once.
Fees
$999 without accommodation · $1,799 with accommodation
Closes in 113 days, 28 February 2027, then $1,199 and $1,999. Pay in full or in two instalments.
The fee that applies is the one shown at the time of your first payment. Fees rise as the conference approaches and as seats fill; they never go down. Companies, universities and institutions: for organisations.
Marriott Houston North
A full-service Marriott in north Houston, a short drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, pool and meeting space, and easy access to the city's business districts and attractions. Delegates on the accommodation package stay here for the three conference nights.
Programme
Timings are indicative and may shift for operational reasons.
Day 1Arrival, opening and training
| 11:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (George Bush Intercontinental) |
| 13:00 to 15:00 | Hotel check-in and registration (official check-in 15:00) |
| 18:00 | Opening ceremony |
| 19:00 to 20:30 | Training symposium: negotiation, diplomacy and leadership |
| 20:30 to 21:15 | Diplomatic dinner |
| 21:30 onwards | Ice-breaking night |
Day 2Simulation day
| 08:00 | Reporting time and briefing |
| 08:30 to 10:45 | Council session 1: positions and priorities |
| 11:10 to 13:00 | Negotiation round 1: alliances and first proposals |
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 to 16:00 | Crisis session: new information, revised strategy |
| 16:30 to 19:00 | Negotiation round 2 and drafting of the final agreement |
| 19:00 onwards | Free time |
Day 3Outcomes, awards and the city
| 08:00 | Reporting time |
| 08:30 | Flag ceremony |
| 09:00 | Presentation and defence of the final agreements |
| 09:45 | Cultural ceremony |
| 11:30 | Closing ceremony and awards |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Houston city tour |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
Day 4Check-out and departure
| 09:00 to 11:00 | Check-out |
| 12:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (George Bush Intercontinental) |
Registration for Houston is open
9 to 12 April 2027. Regular fees close 28 February 2027.