Business people, public policy makers, and academics can choose from a wide range of topics within global business development. The Congress will offer keynote addresses, formal paper symposia, case study presentations, special sessions, such as "Meet the Editors," and an industry leadership and public policy makers panel discussions as well as a Doctoral Research Seminar. A paid tour to a number of interesting sites in the close vicinity and to Brussels, Belgium will be available for Congress participants (see registration form).

A city of Maastricht tour, spouses’ programs, a visit to the building where the historical Treaty of Maastricht was signed (The Governor of the Province of Limburg will be our host), a dinner party in La Caverne Geulhem (it encompasses large caves, cretaceous rock, and now attractively decorated and centrally-heated), a river boat cruise on the Meuse (the Border Voyage through Belgium and the Netherlands), and many other exciting social functions are planned as part of the Congress Program. One evening, the delegates will visit the historic City Hall which is located in the city center. The Mayor of Maastricht will be our host for a cocktail reception. To celebrate the academic and collegial successes of the Congress, a banquet dinner will also be held on Friday evening.