Trends, challenges, and opportunities 2026-2030 in International Protocol and Etiquette.
19th March
Online
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 hrs. CET Amsterdam time.
This meeting will bring together professionals and advisors to share practical perspectives, identify emerging challenges, and co-create opportunities that will shape protocol practice for 2026-2030.
Session Objective: To convene a sector-wide conversation that addresses the most pressing operational, ethical, and strategic issues that protocol professionals will face over the next five years. The session will prioritise actionable outcomes: consensus on the most pressing challenges.
Why Your Participation Matters: Your experience will shape practice. As a professional, you will contribute firsthand knowledge of ceremonies, diplomatic interaction, hybrid events, and stakeholder expectations.
Session Highlights
Networking and mentoring opportunities to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and career paths.
Key topics
- Cultural competence and inclusive protocol — gender sensitivity, accessibility, and culturally literate practices that respect diverse stakeholders.
- Modern Protocol and Etiquette
- AI and communications governance. The rise of AI‑assisted messaging and real‑time media increases the risk of miscommunication and requires governance for automated content.
