BMI International 2024: Lausanne and Zurich, Switzerland

Presented in conjunction with the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE), BMI International, an educational and cultural experience designed specifically for club management professionals, is heading to Switzerland for 2024.

Earn Credits: 30 CMI Credits

CMAA Members

Cost - $3,150
Includes all meals at planned venues, tours, and local transportation listed.
Does not include accommodations or travel

Significant Others/Guest

Cost - $1,900
Includes all meals, tours, and local transportation listed.
Does not include accommodations or travel

Dates & Registration

October 14-19, 2024

Registration is now closed!

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Presented in Partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE

Program Details

Hotel in Lausanne: Hotel de la Paix
October 14-17, 2024
Room rate includes breakfast

Block code: Use CMAA to get a special room rate for the first three days of the program
Reservations: book online

Hotel in Zurich: Locke Am Platz
October 17-20, 2024
Room rate includes breakfast
Bookings are prepaid at the time of booking and are non-refundable.

Reservations: book online
Booking Deadline: September 17, 2024

The Baur Au Lac Is Zurich’s Time-Honored Icon

All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by the individual whose name appears on the registration. No refunds will be made after September 2, 2024. To be valid, submit all requests to CMAA Registration. CMAA regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows. Substitutions are gladly accepted; substitutions of registrations are permitted prior to the event. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with the substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited.

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Program Agenda

All times local.

Monday, October 14 – Lausanne, Switzerland

Please note: Attendees should plan to arrive by 1:00 p.m. into the Geneva Airport.

Time	Event
15h00–18h00	Opening Reception at Domaine Wannaz

Tuesday, October 15

EHL Hospitality Business School for Attendees

Time	Event
08h00–08h30	Arrival on EHL Campus Lausanne
08h30–09h30	Who is EHL Group and its students?
09h30–10h15	EHL Alliance and EHL’s Strategy Towards a Successful Student Employability
10h15–10h45	Coffee break
10h45–12h00	How to Embrace Company Values to Become a True Ambassador (1)
12h00–13h15	Business Lunch (three-course menu)
13h15–14h00	Campus tour with EHL Student Ambassadors (4 groups)
14h00–15h15	How to Embrace Company Values to Become a True Ambassador (2)
15h15–15h45	Coffee break
15h45–16h45	Service Excellence: A Mindset!
17h00–18h00	CMAA Meets EHL students

Wednesday, October 16 – Lausanne, Switzerland

Day—Choice of Options

Option 1—Golf at Crans sur Sierre, 3963 Crans-Montana

Time	Event
06h15	Depart from Hotel
08h00	Arrive for Coffee and Pastries at Crans-sur-Sierre
08h30–10h30	Golf (16 Holes)
15h15	Depart from Crans-sur-Sierre and return to Hotel de La Paix

Option 2—Patek Philippe Museum

Time	Event
09h00	Depart from Hotel
10h00–13h00	Patek Philippe Museum, Geneva
13h30–15h00	Lunch at Restaurant Da Roberto, Geneva
15h00	Depart Restaurant and return to Hotel de La Paix

Evening—Olympic Museum for Attendees and Spouses

Time	Event
17h40	Depart from Hotel
18h00	Reception and Guided Museum Tours
19h45–22h00	Dinner in the Museum

Thursday, October 17 – Attendees and Spouses Travel to Gstaad and Zurich

Note: CMAA to provide train tickets to Gstaad and Zurich

Time	Event
07h00	Check out bring luggage to lobby to put on bus to Zurich
TBD	Day in Gstaad
08h00–010h00	Train to Gstaad
010h00–16h00	In Gstaad: Gstaad Yacht Club, Education on Sustainability, Swiss Cheese Cave visit, Gondola up Gstaad Mountain and Fondue Experience
16h00–19h30	Train to Zurich
19h30	Check-in and dinner; free night in Zurich

Friday, October 18 – Lindt Home of Chocolate for Attendees

Spouses included on afternoon guided tour and senses experience

Time	Event
07h30	Bus to Lindt Home of Chocolate
08h00–09h00	Welcome Coffee/Registration—Halle
09h00–10h15	Education purposes—Auditorium
10h15–10h45	Coffee break—Halle
10h45–12h00	Education purposes—Auditorium
12h00–13h15	Flying Lunch - Lounge 60
13h15–14h25	Chocolate museum 'Choco-World' guided tour Museum or Chocolate course 'Creative with all your senses' Chocolateria privat
14h25–15h15	GROUP CHANGE / Coffee break—Lounge
15h15–16h25	Chocolate museum 'Choco-World' guided tour Museum or Chocolate course 'Creative with all your senses' Chocolateria privat
16h30	Bus back to Hotel
17h00–18h00	Club Visit and Drinks at Zürcher Yacht Club

Free night in Zurich—Dinner Recommendations (TBC)

Saturday, October 19 – FIFA Museum for Attendees

Time	Event
08h00–08h30	Bus from Hotel to FIFA Museum
08h30–09h00	Welcome Coffee - World Cup Lounge Cocktail Tische
09h00–10h00	Conference Education
10h00–10h30	Coffee Break Morning - World Cup Lounge Cocktail
10h30–12h00	Conference Education
12h00–13h00	Lunch - World Cup Lounge
13h00–14h00	Conference Education
14h00–14h15	Coffee Break Afternoon - World Cup Lounge Cocktail
14h15–15h15	Conference Education
15h15–16h30	Guided Tour
16h30	Bus to Hotel
18h00	Bus to Club Baur au Lac for Closing Dinner
18h30–19h00	Cocktails
19h00–22h30	Closing Dinner & Speeches (includes Spouses)
22h30	Buses to Hotel

Sunday, October 20 – Event Concludes in Zurich, Switzerland

Attendees should plan to depart from the Zurich airport.

Significant Other Agenda

Subject to Change

Activities in Bold Are Aligned with Participant Agenda