Event timings
Make the most of Black Book 2026 with two days of inspiring conference sessions, pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings and valuable networking opportunities.
21–22 October 2026
Event timings
Join us at the Business Design Centre in London. Registration and breakfast begin at 08:30 on both days. Please allow time to collect your badge before the conference programme starts at 09:30.
Day one
Wednesday 21 October
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:30 | Registration and networking breakfast |
| 09:30–10:30 | Conference sessions across three stages |
| 10:45–11:30 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 11:30–11:45 | Morning refreshment break |
| 11:45–13:00 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 13:00–14:30 | Networking lunch |
| 14:30–15:45 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 15:45–16:00 | Afternoon refreshment break |
| 16:00–17:00 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 19:00–23:30 | Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies Awards — Sheraton Grand London Park Lane (separate ticket required) |
Day two
Thursday 22 October
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:30–09:30 | Registration and networking breakfast |
| 09:30–10:30 | Conference sessions across three stages |
| 10:45–11:30 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 11:30–11:45 | Morning refreshment break |
| 11:45–13:00 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 13:00–14:30 | Networking lunch |
| 14:30–15:45 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 15:45–16:00 | Afternoon refreshment break |
| 16:00–17:00 | Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings |
| 17:00–18:30 | Black Book farewell drinks reception |
Morning inspiration
Explore the conference programme
From luxury travel trends to business development and marketing, each morning features expert insights across three simultaneous stages. Choose the sessions that matter most to you.
Wednesday evening
Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies Awards
Join the luxury travel community for an evening of celebration on Wednesday 21 October, 19:00–23:30, at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, Piccadilly, London.
The evening includes an arrival reception from 19:00, dinner from 20:00 and awards and entertainment from 22:00. The dress code is business attire. Tickets are required and the awards take place at a separate venue.