The Global Experience Event Program

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23^rd

ATTENDEE ARRIVAL
For those staying at the Swissôtel, ground transportation will be provided from both Chicago O'Hare and Midway.

AMERICAS WELCOME RECEPTION
@Swissôtel Chicago
 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24^th

All Sunday programs will take place at Chicago McCormick Place. 
Doors open at 9am.

WELCOME
9:30am – 10:00am @ McCormick Place

LIVE COMPETITION
10:00am – 1:00pm @ McCormick Place
Watch the Gold Finalists from around the globe competing live. Judging to take place right after the last category has finished (1:00pm – 3:00pm in McCormick Place).
 
BEST OF EDUCATION - ACADEMY STAGE OPEN
10:00am – 4:00pm @ McCormick Place
Experience our International Teams for great inspiration to take home.

COMMUNITY AREA OPEN - SUNDAY ONLY!!
10:00am – 3:00pm
See the latest products and innovations from Kao Salon Division.

PRE-SHOW GATHERING - CASH BAR
8:00pm - 9:00pm

GLOBAL CREATIVE AWARDS EVENING
9:00pm - 10:30pm  

AFTER PARTY
10:30pm - 2:00am
 
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25^th

The daytime programs will take place at McCormick Place.
Doors open at 11:00am.

BEST OF INSPIRATION - ARTIST SESSIONS - MONDAY ONLY!!
12:00pm – 3:30pm @ McCormick Place
Experience our International Teams on stage for great inspiration to take home.
 
FAREWELL PARTY
9:00pm – 2:00am @TAO Nightclub Chicago (Doors open at 9:00pm)
 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26^th

DEPARTURES
Transportation will be provided for guests at the Swissôtel to both Chicago O'Hare or Midway.
 
Note: Timing subject to change; additional details will be provided as available.