Immersive Excursions into Cancún’s Culture, Innovation, and Resilience
For the first two days of the Global Annual Conference 2025, participants will engage in sessions and networking with peers from across the globe. On the third day—Thursday, October 2, 2025—the program takes a different shape. We’ve curated a series of excursions beyond the conference venue, designed to highlight the innovation, culture, and environmental resilience of the Cancún region.
Participants can choose from a range of excursions, including a sea turtle release, a tour of local small and growing businesses, a visit to the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, an exploration of an organic garden and composting initiative, or a look at innovative solutions to the region’s sargassum challenge.
Experience a truly unforgettable evening led by the Palace Foundation Environmental Committee as we take part in releasing baby turtles into the sea. This hands-on conservation activity highlights the incredible journey of sea turtles while raising awareness about the urgent need to protect them.
Learn about the species that nest along Cancún’s shores, their biological and cultural significance, and the threats they face today. Together, we’ll reflect on how collective action can safeguard these remarkable creatures for generations to come.
- Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Cost: USD$10
- Location: The Beach at the Haven Riviera Cancún.
- What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting sandy or wet on the beach.
- Capacity: Limited to 65 participants.
Experience the journey from farm to table at the Palace Foundation’s organic garden and explore sustainable practices up close. Discover how compost is made, sprouts are grown, and fresh produce is cultivated to inspire healthy, flavorful cuisine.
- Time: 7:00–10:00 a.m.
- Cost: USD$30
- Transportation: Provided to and from the conference venue, the Haven Riviera Cancún.
- What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking in a garden.
- Capacity: Limited to 30 participants.
- Cost: USD $30
Discover how innovation is turning environmental challenges into sustainable solutions with Carbonwave. Explore their facilities and learn firsthand how Sargassum is transformed into materials that restore soils and oceans, reduce microplastic waste, and contribute to carbon neutrality. Engage in an informal conversation with the team and gain insight into their groundbreaking approach to environmental impact.
- Time: 10:00 am -1:30 pm
- Cost: USD$80
- Transportation: Provided to and from the conference venue, the Haven Riviera Cancún.
- What to wear: Mostly indoors but be prepared for tropical weather rain or shine with sunscreen, bug spray, hat, long sleeves, comfortable shoes. No sandals, heels, or open-toed shoes.
- Capacity: Limited to 15 participants.
Join ANDE for a behind-the-scenes look at the entrepreneurial spirit driving the Cancún region. This tour will take you to visit small and growing businesses, hear their stories, and see firsthand how they are creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening their communities. Gain insights into the opportunities and challenges local entrepreneurs face, and leave inspired by their creativity, resilience, and impact.
- Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- Cost: USD$25
- Transportation: Provided to and from the conference venue, the Haven Riviera Cancún.
- What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking.
- Capacity: Limited to 25 participants.
Embark on a full-day journey through history, culture, and nature at Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Explore the iconic Step Pyramid of Kukulkán and the Temple of the Warriors while uncovering the advanced astronomical and cultural knowledge of the Mayan civilization. Refresh with a swim in the Chichi Kan cenote, enjoy a buffet lunch with tequila tasting, and end the day with a panoramic tour of Valladolid, a charming Yucatán town rich in history and tradition.
- Time: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Cost: USD$148
- Transportation: Provided to and from the conference venue, the Haven Riviera Cancún.
- What to wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking and exploring archaeological sites.
- Capacity: Limited to 40 participants.
Registration
To register for the offsite excursions on October 2, participants must attend the full conference on September 29 and October 1. Please note: Excursion registration requires an additional fee and is not included in the full conference registration.
Registration is first-come, first-served, and some excursions run simultaneously, so please review the schedule carefully before signing up for multiple activities.
To ensure a diverse experience for all attendees, a maximum of two colleagues from the same organization may register for any single excursion.