Venue
AFF Global 2026 will take place at the Rome Marriott Park Hotel, located at Via Colonnello Tommaso Masala, 54, Rome. Conveniently situated near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, the venue offers excellent access for both domestic and international delegates.
Schedule
The exhibition and all conference sessions will be held in the Michelangelo Ballroom, located on the Ground Floor of the hotel.
A draft schedule is outlined below, with full programme details to be shared in due course.
| Date | Time* | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24 March | Morning | Exhibitor Move-In | Michelangelo |
| Afternoon | 🆕Pre-Exhibition Access for Government Delegates ONLY | Michelangelo | |
| Wednesday 25 March | 07:30-08:30 | Registration | Michelangelo Foyer |
| 07:30-19:00 | Exhibition Open | Michelangelo | |
| 08:30-18:00 | Conference Sessions | Michelangelo | |
| 18:00-19:00 | Drinks Reception | Michelangelo | |
| Thursday 26 March | 07:30-08:30 | Registration | Michelangelo Foyer |
| 07:30-16:00 | Exhibition Open | Michelangelo | |
| 08:30-16:00 | Conference Sessions | Michelangelo | |
| 15:30-18:00 | Exhibitor Move-Out | Michelangelo | |
| 19:00-22:30 | Event Dinner | Palazzo Brancaccio |
* Timings subject to change
🆕New for 2026: Exclusive Pre-Exhibition Access for Government Delegates ONLY
On the afternoon of Tuesday 24 March, we're hosting a dedicated pre-exhibition session exclusively for government agency representatives.
Take advantage of early access to the exhibition - designed to give you time to meet with exhibitors, explore the latest innovations, and make valuable connections ahead of the main event.
Event Dinner
⚠️Please note: The dinner will be held on the final day of the event - not the first, as in previous years.
| Date: | Thursday 26 March |
| Time: | 19:00 - 22:30 |
| Location: | Palazzo Brancaccio, Viale del Monte Oppio, 7 |
| Dress Code: | Smart |
Return transportation will be provided.
Dress Code
The dress code for the event is business attire. Uniform may be worn where appropriate, as they support networking and promote service recognition among delegates.
Social Media
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Photography / Videography
Photography and audio/video recording during the event are strictly prohibited unless prior written approval has been granted. Please contact Louise Smith for permission or related enquiries.