General Assembly & Spring Congress 2025

About the event

ECG General Assembly & Spring Congress 2025 – Join Us in Cascais, Portugal!

We’re delighted to invite ECG Members and Partners to the annual General Assembly & Spring Congress, held this year in the stunning coastal setting of Cascais, Portugal from 22-23 May 2025 at the Pestana Cidadela Cascais hotel.

Practical info

22/05/2025 15:00 - 23/05/2025 14:00 CEST Cascais, Portugal

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Following last year’s record-breaking attendance, this two-day event promises another exceptional gathering filled with insightful presentations, strategic discussions, and networking opportunities.

On 22nd May, the event will open with the General Assembly, covering key updates on ECG activities, Board elections, and a report from the President. The day concludes with our traditional Gala Dinner, celebrating the achievements of our members, including the graduation ceremony for ECG Academy Course 18.

On 23rd May, the Spring Congress will feature an inspiring lineup of speakers, highlighting the latest trends and innovations in Finished Vehicle Logistics.

Practical Information:

Date: 22-23 May 2025

Location: Pestana Cidadela, Cascais, Portugal

Registrations are now open!

Sponsors: Opportunities available

 

Preliminary Programme:
22 May
11:00 – 13:00 Women in FVL – 13:30 – 14:30 Welcome Coffee – 14:30 – 17:10 General Assembly – 19:00 – 23:00 Gala Dinner @LISBOA SUD
23 May
08:00 – 09:00 Welcome Coffee – 09:00 – 13:00 Spring Congress – 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
19:00 – 23:00 Networking Dinner
24 May
09:30 – 12:30 Networking Walking Tour

 

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We look forward to welcoming you to this key industry event. Don’t miss the chance to connect and collaborate with leaders in the Finished Vehicle Logistics community!


As usual, a Networking Programme is organised

Networking Dinner 19:00 – 23:00*

23 May

RESTAURANT VISCONDE DA LUZ

Traditional Portuguese restaurant with a cosy and warm atmosphere, founded in 1976, located by a nice garden in the centre of Cascais. It offers tasty local cuisine, with meat, fish, shellfish and several own and local specialities.

*18:45 – Meet the ECG Team at the Pestana Cidadela Cascais lobby or join directly at the restaurant at 19:00

 

 

Networking Walking Tour 09:30 – 12:30*

24 May

DISCOVER CASCAIS ON FOOT

A guided walking tour in the centre of Cascais, to discover its picturesque hidden corners, aristocratic palaces and intimate connection with the sea. Explore the curious rock formations by the sea in Boca do Inferno (Mouth of hell); the Marina; the Museum quarter; the beautiful park Marechal Carmona; the Citadel; the famous bay; the former fishermen’s quarter of narrow streets and nice recovered tiny houses; Camões square with its picturesque bars; the pedestrian street Rua Direita with the local shops.

The tour will finish with a glass of wine at one of the local pubs

Duration/distance: approx. 2h30 hours and 4 km

*09:15 Meet the ECG Team at the Pestana Cidadela Cascais lobby. The tour will start from the Pestana Cidadela Cascais and end in the city center

 

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