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Create lasting M.I.C.E. relationships in a fun and informal way!

BENELUX - GERMANY - UK - SCANDICS - FR - EU

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Upcoming forums

  • Andermatt, Switzerland
    Date 10-12 Dec 2026

    Andermatt 10-12 Dec 2026

    Market: DACH / UK / BENELUX / FR / SCANDIC & EU BUYERS

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  • The Hague, The Netherlands
    Date 28-30 Jan 2027

    The Hague 28-30 Jan 2027

    Market: 50%BENELUX/NORDICS & 50%EU/UK/USA BUYERS

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  • Marbella, Spain
    Date 18-20 Mar 2027

    Marbella 18-20 Mar 2027

    Market: 50%DACH/UK/BENELUX/ FR/NORDICS & 50%EU BUYERS

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  • Munich, Germany
    Date 29 Apr-1 May 2027

    Munich 29 Apr - 1 May 2027

    Market: 50%DACH & 50%EU/UK/US BUYERS

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  • Venice, Italy
    Date 17-19 Jun 2027

    Venice 17-19 Jun 2027

    Market: 50%UK & 50%EU/US BUYERS

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  • Helsinki, Finland
    Date 26-28 Aug 2027

    Helsinki 26-28 Aug 2027

    Market: 50%BENELUX/NORDICS & 50%EU/UK/USA BUYERS

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  • Berlin, Germany
    Date 7-9 Oct 2027

    Berlin 7–9 Oct 2027

    Market: 50%DACH & 50%EU/UK/US BUYERS

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  • Cascais, Portugal
    Date 4-6 Nov 2027

    Cascais 4-6 Nov 2027

    Market: 50%DACH/UK/BENELUX/ FR/NORDICS & 50%EU/US BUYERS

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  • Porto, Portugal
    Date 16-18 Dec 2027

    Porto 16-18 Dec 2027

    Market: 50%DACH/UK/BENELUX/ FR/NORDICS & 50%EU BUYERS

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How toBook?

Hosted Buyers

Event planners booking internationally

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Suppliers

Hotels, convention bureaus, DMC’s, team building,...

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What to expect?

We focus on people

Break The Ice Forum is the B2B event for the M.I.C.E. sector. It's a 2nights-1day intimate size forum with a unique group cohesion, creating close relations with all the participants. It's an authentic business opportunity! 

Family-sized forum

We are convinced that small groups foster an environment for magical moments to occur. 40 to 60 Buyers break the ice with the same amount of Suppliers. By staying at the same hotel, individuals have the chance to genuinely connect through one-to-one meetings, team-building activities, networking dinners, and lively parties!

Pre-scheduled meetings

As seasoned professionals in the Hospitality and MICE industry, we have gained insight into your requirements and are equipped to meet them. Allow us to handle the details while you unwind. On Friday morning, we have organized one-to-one meetings with the top buyers/suppliers for you. This will be followed by opportunities to build meaningful connections over lunch, activities, dinners, and an after-party, where you'll get to mingle with everyone.

Sustainable

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world" said Gandhi! We want to contribute to projects that have a lasting & positive impact on the destinations where the forums occur. Whenever possible we try to propose sustainable activities on Friday afternoon!
The activity is always kept secret till the very last moment!

A short & effective stay

Forum Schedule

We offer you a commitment. With Break the Ice, it only takes 2 nights & 1 day to create strong bonds and new lasting business relationships. Plus good food (= good mood) and good drinks (= lots of fun). You will be back home Saturday afternoon, tired (maybe) but surely happy and motivated to start a new week at work.

Thursday

✈️ Arrival day

  • 15:00 - 19:00 Check-in
  • 17:00 - 18:00 BTIConnect training
  • 18:00 - 19:00 Site inspections of the hotel
  • 19:00 - 20:00 Welcome reception and speeches
  • 20:00 - 23:00 Networking Dinner at the host hotel

Friday

The big day

  • 06:30 - 08:00 Breakfast
  • 08:00 - 08:15 Briefing & welcome coffee
  • 08:15 - 10:30 One to one meetings
  • 10:30 - 11:00 Networking Coffee break
  • 11:00 - 13:00 One to one meetings
  • 13:00 - 14:30 Networking Lunch
  • 14:30 - 17:00 Team Building activities & experiencing the destination
  • 19:00 - 01:30 External Gala dinner & Closing party

Saturday

Check out ✈️

  • As from 7:00 Breakfast
  • 10:30 - 12:00 Check-out and departures

Check out the last Break the ice Forum

Albufeira November 2026

Break The Ice Forum takes Albufeira!

Obrigado Albufeira!

The Algarve welcomed Break the Ice, and what a forum it was. So many great conversations, so much good energy, and connections that will last well beyond the weekend.

Thank you to every participant who joined us.

And a big thank you to the partners behind it all: Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa, Visit Algarve and Portugal No Limites.

Beyond business, Break the Ice also made a donation to Aipar, an association that supports young girls and families, including chose in vulnerable situations due to violence or abandonment. This December, they are opening a kindergarten, and we are proud to help make it happen.

Sun, sea and great business. Thank you, Albufeira, until the next forum!