November 12, 2008 (Wednesday)

09:00 -- 18:00
Arrival of Delegates -- Beijing Friendship Hotel

The Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China

November 13, 2008 (Thursday)

09:00 -- 22:00
Arrival of Delegates and Guests -- Beijing Friendship Hotel

10:00 -- 19:00
Delegate Registration

17:30 -- 18:15
Media Conference

18:00 -- 19:00
Welcome Reception -- Beijing Friendship Hotel

19:00 -- 22:00
World Congress Opening Dinner

November 14, 2008 (Friday)

08:00 -- 08:45
Transportation from Beijing Friendship Hotel to Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square

09:00 -- 12:00
Conference Opening General Session - The Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Square, Beijing

09:00 -- 09:30 Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks
                        Mr. Li Daoyu, President of CIPRA
                        Mr. Robert Grupp, President of IPRA (2008)
                        Special VIP Guests

09:30 -- 10:00 Keynote Speaker

10:00 -- 10:30 Keynote Speaker

10:30 -- 11:00 Tea Break & Networking

11:00 -- 12:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A

International Seminars and Discussions

12:00 -- 12:45
Transportation to Beijing Friendship Hotel

12:00 -- 18:30
Exhibits Open

13:00 -- 14:00
Networking Luncheon for Delegates

14:15 -- 17:30
Discussion Forums

14:15 -- 15:30 multiple forums offered concurrently

15:30 -- 16:00 Tea Break & Networking

16:00 -- 17:15 multiple forums offered concurrently

19:00 -- 22:00
Gala Awards Dinner -- Beijing Friendship Hotel

November 15, 2008 (Saturday)

07:45 -- 08:45
Optional International Networking Breakfast

Exhibits Open

08:45 -- 09:00
Delegates Enter Beijing Friendship Hotel Conference Center

09:00 -- 12:00
Conference General Session

09:00 -- 09:15 Welcome Remarks

09:15 -- 09:45 Keynote Speaker

09:45 - 10:15 Keynote Speaker

10:15 -- 10:45
Tea Break & Networking

10:45 -- 12:00
Panel Discussions

12:30 -- 14:15
Luncheon -- IPRA College of Emeritus Members

International Seminars and Discussions

14:30 -- 15:45
Conference General Session -- Discussion Forums: Multiple forums offered concurrently

15:45 -- 16:15
Tea Break & Networking

16:15 -- 17:00
Closing Remarks and Ceremony
Special VIP Guests
Mr. Li Daoyu, President of CIPRA
Mr. Robert Grupp, President of IPRA (2008)

17:00 -- 18:00
Academic & Students Networking Reception

19:00 -- 22:00
Closing Dinner and Cultural Performance -- Beijing Friendship Hotel

November 16, 2008 (Sunday)

09:00 -- 15:00
Delegates -- Optional Post-Conference Travel