After nearly three years the time has finally come to meet in person again and we look forward to seeing you in Madrid.
Kreston Global will host three events between 19 and 22 October and you can confirm which ones you'll attend when registering:
- The Kreston EMEA & World Conference - including welcome reception on 19 Oct, two full-day conference and social activities on 20 and 21 Oct, day trip on 22 Oct
- The Kreston Global Indirect Taxes Conference - including dinner on 18 Oct and a full-day conference on 19 Oct
- The Kreston Latin America Meeting - on 19 Oct between 14:00 and 17:00
DELEGATE RATE
The Delegate Rate for each event is different and attendance of the Kreston EMEA & World Conference 2022 does not include the LatAm Conference and Global Indirect Taxes Conference. The costs per event are explained below:
- Kreston EMEA & World Conference:
- Member Early Bird Registration: €1,700 + 21% VAT (valid for bookings made and paid for by 15 July 2022)
- Member Regular Registration: €1,900 + 21% VAT for bookings from 16 July 2022
- Global Indirect Taxes Registration: €400 + 21% VAT
- Latin America Meeting Registration: €100 + 21% VAT
Companions are welcome to attend all delegate social activities, in addition to which there are two great companion half-day socials included in their registration (optional to attend).
- Companion Early Bird Registration: €975 + 21% VAT (valid for bookings made and paid for by 15 July 2022)
- Companion Regular Registration: €1,100 + 21% VAT
Conference Venue
Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912, The Westin Palace Madrid is located in the renowned Art Walk, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as “Paisaje de la Luz” (The Light Landscape). This area links the city’s most enriching museums, El Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza and owns to the most important monuments and some of the best tapas restaurants in town.
You are not obliged to stay at the conference hotel, but if you would like to reserve a room at The Westin Palace Madrid, you can take advantage of Kreston's preferential rates:
Double for single use: €309 + 10% VAT and city tax per night including breakfast and Wi-Fi. This rate is valid 3 days pre/post event.
Extra charge for companion: €20 +10% VAT per night.
How to book your room at The Westin Palace Madrid
1. Click on our dedicated hotel booking link
2. Select your arrival and departure dates
3. Select how many rooms you want to book and how many people will sleep in each room
4. Click on 'Check Availability' and then follow the instructions on screen
Please note that rooms are on a first comes first basis and while a number of rooms have been pre-blocked for Kreston delegates, the unreserved rooms will be gradually released.
The Westin Palace Madrid
Address: Pl. de las Cortes, 7, 28014 Madrid, Spain
CONFERENCE AGENDA
EMEA & World Conference Agenda - Click here
Latin America Meeting Agenda - Click here
MasterChef Competition and Dinner - 20 Oct at 17:30
Teams will compete to cook the best Spanish meal under the direction of an expert Chef and the winning team will be awarded a yummy prize. After the competition we will delight our palates with a delicious Spanish feast.
Gala Dinner & Afterparty - 21 Oct at 19:00 (till late)
The Gala Dinner & Afterparty will be hosted at Casino de Madrid, one of the most iconic venues in town and a Site of Cultural Interest. We will enjoy a welcome drink in the magnificent patio, followed by dinner in the Salón Real. Expect some entertainment during the evening and loads of fun at the afterparty with live music from the Spot-on-Music trio and DJ.
Day Trip to Finca Los Jarales - 22 Oct at 10:00
This full day trip will bring us to a typical Spanish finca (ranch) where we will enjoy a show with flamenco and dancing horses, Iberian ham “cortador” and lunch. After lunch we will relax in the gardens with drinks and music. For those who have flights in the afternoon there will be the opportunity to leave after lunch, otherwise we will return to Madrid around 17:00.
COMPANION ACTIVITIES
To make sure that everyone will have a memorable experience, we have organised a social programme for companions during the conference. These activities are included in the Companion Registration but attendance is optional.
Photo Gymkhana & Tapas Lunch - 20 Oct at 09:30
Bring your phone or camera and get ready for a special gymkhana looking for the mysteries and legends of Madrid. You will also visit the Mercado San Miguel, a 100 years old market where you will enjoys a tapas lunch.
Guided Tour at Real Academia de Bellas Artes and Old Madrid with lunch - 21 Oct at 10:30
A private guide to unveil the Academy’s permanent collection including masterpieces of Spanish, Italian and Flemish art and the second largest collection of Francisco de Goya. After the museum you will explore the old Madrid to arrive at Plaza de Oriente where you'll enjoy lunch in front of the Royal Palace.
KRESTON IBERAUDIT
Kreston Iberaudit is the exclusive representative of Kreston Global in Spain, Andorra and Portugal. With a fee income of €22m, the firm provides auditing, consultancy, tax and legal services through their 15 offices and a team of 320 professionals.
After such a long time waiting for this Conference, Kreston Iberaudit partners are ready to offer you a warm welcome in the exceptional city of Madrid in October.
They would also like to invite you to visit their offices in Madrid (before or after the conference). In order to arrange your visit, please, contact Juan Pizá, Kreston Iberaudit partner in Madrid, who will gladly assist you:
Juan Pizá Nerín
C/ Orense 16, 1ºE 28020 Madrid
Tel. +34 91 555 03 45
Email: juan.piza@kreston.es
The firm has a presence in the most remarkable cities in Spain (A Coruña, Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Gijón, Granada, Madrid, Málaga, Palencia, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and Zaragoza), Portugal (Lisboa and Oporto) and Andorra.
Kreston Iberaudit team is also willing to help out those who will visit these cities during this trip. In this case, we recommend contacting Kreston Iberaudit Coordinator office: oficina.coordinadora@kreston.es
We stay true to our slogan, because we believe that by “knowing you” better, we will be able to build a better Kreston. We hope we can share this goal together in Madrid.
SUSTAINABILITY
In line with our Purpose Strategy we have started our journey to “carbon net zero” and we are looking into ways to minimize our events’ environmental impact. Our first steps have been:
- speaking to our providers about their ESG policies,
- seeking to remove single use plastic,
- using the event attendee app instead of printing a paper agenda
- reusing roll-up banners and creating fully recyclable new ones where needed
- replacing plastic name badges with paper badges and lanyards made of recycled materials
We know that is not enough, but it’s a first step in the right direction.
Due to the very nature of our organization, the events in Madrid will have a very high carbon footprint from travel. We know that most members can’t avoid flying and therefore Kreston Global has invested in a partnership with Treedom, an agroforestry organization that works with farming communities across the world. Together we hope to alleviate some of the carbon footprint our activities may have, so that we can be a better business network that has a positive impact on our society and our planet.
Contribute to offset your travel carbon emission
The great thing is that each attendee can contribute to the Kreston EMEA & World Conference 2022 forest by:
- calculating your travel carbon footprint for the event using this Carbon Calculator
- let us know our much carbon you need to offset by emailing events@kreston.com
- to thank you for doing this, we will gift you a tree from the Kreston EMEA & World Conference 2022 forest
You will receive a link from Treedom that will enable you to see how your tree is growing and know more about the community that it will serve.
We will also calculate the carbon footprint for the Madrid event and use the EMEA & World Conference 2022 forest to help offset its carbon emissions.
Kreston is committed to being a responsible business network that helps its members be a force for good, and we will not stop working to try and achieve this.
What our suppliers are doing
Below is an overview of what our suppliers are doing to limit their impact and improve sustainability.
The Westin Palace Madrid is ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS certified. The hotel is part of Marriott and follows their worldwide sustainability policies including:
- Limiting the use of pads, pens, mints and water, consumed by individual need rather than automatically distributed
- All events are plastic free
- Recycled paper flip charts
- Recycling bins in all meeting rooms
- Electronic signage for the meeting rooms
- Flower arrangements replaced by living plants
The gala dinner venue uses only 100% renewable energy and recycles all waste via certified suppliers who will reuse as much as possible. They hold Repsol and Soluciones Recoambiente certificates.
Finca Las Muñoza
The venue for the MasterChef contest and dinner is run by an NGO that helps people with learning disabilities and they are very much focused on sustainability.
The caterer, La Concha, buys as much local produce as possible, uses mostly environmentally- friendly energy sources, ensures that all equipment is fully turned off when not in use, and turns all the used cooking oil into bio fuel. They have a Grupo A Gestogras certificate for their bio fuel plant.
Finca Los Jarales
The finca is situated in the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares national park and not only follows all the regulations that the location requires, but has been commended several times for its environmental care.
Staff meals are all made using local organic produce, mostly cultivated in-house. All banquets use organic local produce as much as possible. No single use plastic is used during events. The finca has two wells to collect rainwater to use for irrigation and ensures that all materials are properly recycled.
Transfers
All buses used during the event comply with the current European directive and use engines with low pollutant emissions: Euro IV, V or VI.
AV and Materials
The AV suppliers have put in place policies for staff to lower their energy consumption including switching all equipment off. They have also replaced all materials harmful to the environment with eco-friendly options.
No PVC is used for any banners or stage backdrops and all materials, including stage carpet will be recycled after the event.
FAQ - EMEA & World Conference
What are the current Covid-19 rules in Spain?
Face masks are compulsory in taxis and on public transport. Face masks will need to be worn on the buses to and from MasterChef and Finca Los Jarales.
All attractions and cultural institutions are free to decide which measures they keep in place on their premises. We strongly advise you to always bring a face mask with you in case you'll be asked to wear it.
Do I need to arrange my travel to/from Madrid?
Yes, this is your responsibility to book your flight and to arrange transportation between the hotel and the airport.
The Westin Palace Madrid can organise pick up services with private drivers from €115 taxes included. You can arrange this directly with the hotel.
What is the Attendee App mentioned in the registration form?
Dedicated Wi-Fi
- Select Westin_Guest in your mobile's Wi-Fi settings
- Open your browser and select to Connect with Access code
- add our code: KRESTON2022, and select Yes to accept T&Cs
- click on Connect Me
What is the dress code?
How much is the delegate rate and what does it include?
- Member Early Bird Registration: €1,700 + 21% VAT (valid for bookings made and paid for by 15 July 2022)
- Member Regular Registration: €1,900 + 21% VAT for bookings from 16 July 2022
The fee includes two full-days conference and social activities: welcome reception, MasterChef activity with dinner, gala dinner & afterparty, day trip to a finca. If you are unable to attend any of the socials the fee will remain the same.
What is the cancellation policy?
Owing to the financial commitments that Kreston International Ltd has undertaken for the event, no refunds will be given for cancellations of event registrations. You are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance to provide coverage in the event that you need to cancel your attendance.
Is accommodation included in the rate?
No. You have to book your room directly with the hotel of your choice. If you want to reserve your room at the Westin Palace Madrid you can benefit from Kreston’s special rates as specified on this website (see conference venue on this website).
Can I bring family members?
Yes, companions are welcome and we have organized some activities for them on 20 and 21 October which are included in the companion fee: Photo Gymkhana & Tapas Lunch on 20 Oct and Guided Tour at Real Academia de Bellas Artes and Old Madrid with lunch - 21 Oct
- Companion Early Bird Registration: €975 + 21% VAT (valid for bookings made and paid for by 15 July 2022)
- Companion Regular Registration: €1,100 + 21% VAT for bookings from 16 July 2022
Can I share a room with a colleague?
Yes, you can select a twin room when booking your room using the hotel booking system
Will I be able to see the delegate list before the conference?
Will presentations and photos be available after the conference?
Will there be any video recording of the conference?
Can I get a CPE/CPD certificate after the conference?
FAQ - Latin America Meeting
How much is the delegate rate and what does it include?
Who is this event for?
Will the event be in Spanish?
What is the cancellation policy?
Is accommodation included in the rate?
FAQ - Indirect Taxes Conference
What is this event?
How much is the delegate rate and what does it include?
What is the cancellation policy?
Is accommodation included in the rate?
Do I have to arrange my travel to/from Madrid?
Will presentations be available after the conference?
Can I get a CPE/CPD certificate after the conference?
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about the conferences, please do get in touch with the Kreston Global team.
We would be glad to help you!
Nicoletta Iodice
Events Manager
events@kreston.com
Akshitha Sreekumari
Events Assistant
events@kreston.com
Finance Team
Finance & Invoices
finance@kreston.com
Liza Robbins
Chief Executive
liza@kreston.com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Networking and building relationships are the heart of Kreston and we have organised social activities to make sure that members have the opportunity to have fun together. We would love to see you there.
Welcome Reception - 19 Oct at 18:30
As usual, we will open the conference with welcome drinks, canapes and light buffet selection. This will be the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and hear the Chairman's welcome. There will also be the opportunity for some photos.