Here you can see the rich program we have prepared for the Movendi World Congress. Several activities, workshops, and speakers. For a simple one-page overview of the whole program, click here.
All day
Participants arrive from around the world and take time to settle in. The day is open and informal, with no scheduled program. Meals are arranged individually by participants.
Matej Kosir
Sanela Talic
20.00 - 23.30
In the evening, the Night Café offers a relaxed space to meet other participants, catch up with friends, play games, listen to music, and simply hang out.
Esbjörn Hörnberg
Angelica Maria Claro Galvez
07.00 - 09.30
Breakfast is where the day begins - fuel up, meet new people, and start the morning together.
Utrip
07.30 - 08.30
Wake up gently with morning yoga - breathe, stretch, and set your intention for the day.
Srinivasa Vara Prasad
07.30 - 08.30
Move for Change is a 35–45-minute morning wellness session combining group running, moderate-intensity interval training, and stretching to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and social connection. Open to all fitness levels, the activity encourages healthy, alcohol-free lifestyles, supports non-communicable disease prevention, and provides an informal space for networking, reflection, and motivation before the day's Congress sessions.
Kevin Oduor Otieno
08.30 - 09.30
Start the day with a gentle walk, good conversations, and fresh perspectives.
Juliet Namukasa
10.00 - 12.00
This World Day for Alcohol-Free Living social gathering is all about co-creating joy: get to know each other while preparing dance moves, decorations, and alcohol-free drinks for the evening celebration.
Kristina Sperkova
Sanela Talic
12.00 - 14.00
Lunch is a moment to recharge, share stories, and connect before the afternoon unfolds.
Utrip
14.00 - 16.00
The 71st World Congress - the highest decision making body of Movendi International officially opens. All delegates from member organisations gather for the first part of the World Congress - a look back at the period that has passed.
Movendi Int.
Nataša Vidnar, Acting DG
Ministry of Health
15.00 - 16.30
Self-organised spontaneous activities such as ball sports, hiking, board games to choose from.
Utrip
16.30 - 18.00
Official opening of the Promising Practices Exhibition is where inspiration meets action - an open, week-long hub for sharing successes, learning together, networking, and sparking new collaborations across our global movement. The Exhibition of Promising Practices will be accesible throughout the whole week.
Angelica Maria Galvez Claro
19.00 - 20.00
Dinner is a time to slow down, share a meal, and enjoy good conversations after a full day. This time we eat all together at Ramada hotel.
Utrip
20.00 - 21.00
Be inspired by a guest who shares about their life, work, insights, and reflections on living with clarity, purpose, and joy - an honest talk about what being alcohol-free makes possible.
Kristina Sperkova
Lucy Rocca
20.00 - 00.00
Chill and/or chat with friends from all over the world. You can buy some beverages, light snacks and just be.
Josefin Bogelid
21.00 - 00.00
World Alcohol-Free Day ends on a high note with a party full of rhythm, movement, and connection - featuring a live band, DJ, great alcohol-free drinks, and an unforgettable atmosphere with friends from around the globe.
Utrip
Movendi Int.
07.00 - 09.30
Good food, good energy, good company - breakfast sets the tone for the day.
Utrip
07.30 - 08.30
Start the day grounded and energized with a calm, welcoming yoga session.
Srinivasa Vara Prasad
07.30 - 08.30
Move for Change is a 35–45-minute morning wellness session combining group running, moderate-intensity interval training, and stretching to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and social connection. Open to all fitness levels, the activity encourages healthy, alcohol-free lifestyles, supports non-communicable disease prevention, and provides an informal space for networking, reflection, and motivation before the day's Congress sessions.
Kevin Oduor Otieno
07.30 - 08.30
Walk, talk, and ease into the day - movement and conversation in good company.
Teera Watchanapranee
09.30 - 10.15
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in alcohol policy, industry accountability, and narrative change for healthier, more sustainable societies.
The first session focuses on latest developments in alcohol policy.
Maik Dünnbier
Martina Bulankova
Blanca Llorente
10.25 - 11.10
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in alcohol policy, industry accountability, and narrative change for healthier, more sustainable societies. The second session focuses on the latest in exposing alcohol industry.
Pierre Andersson
Labram Musah
Karla Benavides
11.20 - 12.00
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in alcohol policy, industry accountability, and narrative change for healthier, more sustainable societies. The third session will focus on how to shape the discourse, avoid alcohol industry narratives and prevent strengthening the alcohol norm.
Mark Chennery
Caterina Georgi
12.00 - 14.00
Good food, good conversations, and a pause to refuel for the rest of the day.
Utrip
13.00 - 19.00
Explore Ljubljana together - stroll through charming streets, enjoy the city’s atmosphere, and experience Slovenia’s vibrant capital as a group.
The excursion is paid additionally and is not included in the participation fee.
Departure: approximately 13:00 from Hotel Kompas, Kranjska Gora
Price: €40 per person (based on a minimum of 30 paying participants)
The price includes:
- Coach transportation (50-seat coach)
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana (in English)
Optional extras:
Boat cruise on the Ljubljanica River: €15
Audio guide system: €2.50
Sanela Talic
14.00 - 19.00
One of Slovenia's most iconic landscape: an emerald-green alpine lake with a tiny island at its center, framed by a clifftop castle and the peaks of the Julian Alps. It's the kind of view that stops you mid-sentence - a perfect way to step outside the conference rooms, breathe some mountain air, and see why people travel across the world just to stand here.
The excursion is paid additionally and is not included in the participation fee.
Departure: approximately 14:00 from Hotel Kompas, Kranjska Gora
Price: €35 per person (based on a minimum of 30 paying participants)
The price includes:
- Coach transportation (50-seat coach)
- Guided tour of Bled (in English)
Optional extras:
Traditional pletna boat: €20
Entrance to Bled Island: €12
Entrance to Bled Castle: €19
Coffee and the famous Bled cream cake: €12
Audio guide system: €2.50
Sanela Talic
14.00- 15.30
This workshop offers participants a hands-on introduction to Movendi International's community mobilisation handbook, guiding them through its key tools and frameworks. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to apply the handbook's methods to strengthen grassroots advocacy and mobilise their communities effectively.
Pubudu Sumanasekara
14.00- 15.30
This workshop offers practical training in simple, effective techniques for navigating social situations being alcohol-free making it easy and natural to decline offers or resist pressure to use alcohol. The methods are designed to be passed on, empowering participants to support others in their communities in promoting and maintaining an alcohol-free way of living.
Radoslav Herda
14.00- 15.30
Young people's way to actively engage in alcohol policy making and holding authorities accountable.
Slovenia
16.00- 18.00
Spontaneous activities such as ball sports, hiking, board games to choose from.
Participants
19.00 - 20.00
Good food, shared stories, and a relaxed atmosphere to end the day.
Utrip
20.00 - 00.00
Open every evening, the Night Café is a relaxed space to spend time together - play board games, listen to music, chat with other participants, or simply unwind.
Participants
21.00 - 00.00
Lose yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich sounds of Africa in an evening that celebrates the continent's incredible musical diversity. Come dance, connect, and let the music move you.
Utrip
07.00 - 09.30
Start the day nourished and connected, with breakfast that fuels both body and conversation.
Utrip
07.30 - 08.30
Morning yoga offers a slow, mindful start before the day’s conversations and connections begin.
Srinivasa Vara Prasad
07.30 - 08.30
Move for Change is a 35–45-minute morning wellness session combining group running, moderate-intensity interval training, and stretching to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and social connection. Open to all fitness levels, the activity encourages healthy, alcohol-free lifestyles, supports non-communicable disease prevention, and provides an informal space for networking, reflection, and motivation before the day's Congress sessions.
Kevin Oduor Otieno
08.30 - 09.30
A relaxed morning walk where ideas flow as easily as the steps.
Diana Vincent
10.00 - 12.00
A collaborative World Congress session where member organizations discuss priorities, resources, and responsibilities through the strategic plan, membership fees, and budget.
Movendi Int.
10.00 - 12.00
Spontaneous activities such as ball sports, hiking, board games to choose from.
Participants
12.00 - 14.00
A relaxed lunch break to nourish your body and keep conversations going.
Utrip
14.00 - 15.00
What does it take to move alcohol policy forward and to shift how people talk about alcohol? In this interactive discussion, Caterina Giorgi shares the three lessons that shaped her decade as CEO of FARE, from building public support to campaigns such as "I'm Good" and "Every Moment Matters", and Veronika D'Anna shares what WHO Europe has learned from the Redefine Alcohol campaign about changing the conversation at scale. Together with participants, they explore where these experiences meet and what the movement can carry forward into its own advocacy and communication work.
Maik Dünnbier
Caterina Giorgi
Veronika D'Anna
16.00- 18.00
Explore NormShift - a modern prevention approach empowering youth workers and peers to shift norms, strengthen resilience, and lead change together with young people.
Angelica Maria Claro Galvez
16.00- 18.00
Learn how a value-based approach can cut through industry narratives, clarify what truly matters, and enable stronger, more effective promotion of health and development.
Mark Chenery
Caterina Giorgi
16.00- 18.00
A hands-on workshop exploring the Alcohol Industry Interference Index as a method to track industry tactics, assess risks, and support evidence-based alcohol policy.
Sampath De Seram
Amaranath Tenna
Maik Dünnbier
14.00 - 18.00
More detailed menu of activities such as ball sports, hiking, board games to come soon.
Participants
19.00 - 20.00
A calm and social dinner to recharge before the evening continues.
Utrip
20.00 - 00.00
A cozy evening space where people come together to talk, play, listen to music, and enjoy each other’s company.
Participants
21.00 - 00.00
Feel the heat of Latin America with an evening of infectious beats - from salsa to cumbia and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just moving to the rhythm, this is a night to remember.
Utrip
07.00 - 09.00
Breakfast brings energy to your morning and people together before the day unfolds.
Utrip
07.30 - 08.30
A peaceful yoga session to loosen the body, focus the mind, and energize for the day ahead.
Srinivasa Vara Prasad
07.30 - 08.30
Move for Change is a 35–45-minute morning wellness session combining group running, moderate-intensity interval training, and stretching to promote physical activity, mental well-being, and social connection. Open to all fitness levels, the activity encourages healthy, alcohol-free lifestyles, supports non-communicable disease prevention, and provides an informal space for networking, reflection, and motivation before the day's Congress sessions.
Kevin Oduor Otieno
07.30 - 08.30
Stretch your legs, clear your head, and connect through conversation on the move.
Carlton Hall
09.00 - 10.00
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in recovery, shifting alcohol norm, prevention and sobriety.
Angelica Maria Claro Galvez
Veronika D'Anna
10.10 - 10.40
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in recovery, shifting alcohol norm, prevention and sobriety.
Natana Magalhães
Charles Anyama
10.50 - 11.20
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in recovery, shifting alcohol norm, prevention and sobriety.
Matej Kosir
Cecilie Widnes
11.30-12.00
This conference invites participants inside real-world change - showcasing Movendi International’s evolving approaches and member-led best practices in recovery, shifting alcohol norm, prevention and sobriety.
Kristina Sperkova
Camilla Gustavsson
Teera Watchanapranee
10.00-12.00
Spontaneous activities such as ball sports, hiking, board games to choose from.
Participants
12.00 - 14.00
Refuel, reconnect, and enjoy a shared lunch before diving back in.
Utrip
14.00 - 16.00
At the heart of the World Congress, members come together to make key decisions: electing the Board, adopting the strategic plan, and approving the Congress statement that guides our collective work forward.
Movendi Int.
18.30 - 00.00
The farewell dinner is a moment to celebrate a time of shared experiences, meaningful connections, the community we’ve built together and our shared future. And in addition, we will celebrate 175th anniversary of Movendi International. A Song for the Movement - Bozena Delewska is the author of Movendi International's anniversary song - Change, first released a decade ago. During this World Congress, you will have the opportunity to experience the song in various versions - and hear Becky perform it live at the Birthday Party.
Utrip
Movendi Int.
Bozena "Becky" Delewska
20.00 - 00.00
The Night Café is your evening hangout - open every night, even on the last night, for board games, music, good conversations, and easygoing time with fellow participants.
Participants
7.30-9.30
A relaxed breakfast to recharge, connect, and get ready for your journey back home.
Utrip
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