WMF CONNECTIONS IRAPUATO 2026

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WMF Connections Irapuato 2026 is a strategic gathering designed to strengthen Mexico’s meetings industry through high-value connections, relevant content, and carefully curated experiences. This event brings together industry leaders, key buyers, and specialized suppliers in a dynamic and effective format that fosters real business opportunities.

In an environment that combines professionalism, approachability, and dynamism, WMF Connections promotes the exchange of ideas, the formation of partnerships, and the development of new opportunities within the MICE industry. Irapuato thus becomes the ideal setting to connect, inspire, and grow the region’s meetings community.

In the heart of the Bajío region, better known as the World Capital of Strawberries, lies Irapuato, a municipality in the heart of Mexico with the infrastructure to host events for up to 5,000 people. It is rich in culture, history, and attractions unique to the region, with an invaluable network of suppliers that stands out for its quality and versatility in adapting to the needs of every organizer. We invite you to discover the perfect city to host your next event.

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HOSTED BUYERS

Hosted buyers from national companies operating in the agro-industrial, sports, and automotive sectors.

TABLE TOPS

Key components of the Guanajuato destination value chain.

BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS

with a total capacity of 60 people at the event

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LEADS

Average value per business: $150,000 – $250,000 MXN

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HOSTED BUYERS

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KEY FACTS

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Strategically located in the heart of the country.

Inforum Irapuato can host events for 100 to 60,000 people.

Quality Assurance.

Additional historic venues for events.

PROGRAM

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026

SCHEDULE	ACTIVITY	PLACE
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Departure and transfer from Mexico City to Irapuato , by land	National Auditorium
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM	Food	Hotsson Hotel
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM	Transfer	to City Hall
3:00–4:30 p.m.	Tour of the Historic District and Inclusive Sensory Activity at the Salvador Almaraz Mural “Eyes Closed, Senses Open”	City Hall
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Check-in at the Host Hotel —time to freshen up	Galería Plaza Hotel Irapuato
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Site Inspection of the Host Hotel	Galería Plaza Hotel Irapuato
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Transfer	at the Irapuato City Theater
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Welcome Cocktail Party Unveiling of the Monumental Strawberry Between Canvases and Murals of Irapuato.	Irapuato City Theater
10:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
10:30 p.m.	End of Activities

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026

SCHEDULE	ACTIVITY	PLACE
6:40 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	Transfer	to Irekua Park
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Wellness Morning: Run 4 Fun	Irekua Park
8:00 – 8:15	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast: Presentation of Irapuato as a Destination by , and SECTURI	Tarasco Rooms 3 and 4 , Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
10:00 – 10:45	KeyNote Brigitte Seumenicht Notholt “I’ll Take Care of It: How to Create Micro-Moments in the Customer Experience”	Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato Tarasco Rooms 1 and 2
10:45 – 11:00	Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.	: Round 1 Business Meetings	Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato Tarasco Rooms 1 and 2
12:15–12:30	Break
12:30–1:45 p.m.	: Round 2 Business Meetings	Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato Tarasco Rooms 1 and 2
1:45 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.	Free time to cool off
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.	Transfer	to Cavas de Mendiola
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Lunch Networking time Site inspection	Cavas de Mendiola , Salon Elines
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Transfer	Santa Margarita Golf Club
5:15 PM – 7:00 PM	Golf Clinic	Santa Margarita Golf Club
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza
7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Free time to cool off	Galería Plaza Hotel Irapuato
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.	Dinner with friends : A barbecue with a view	Galería Plaza Hotel Irapuato
10:00 p.m.	End of activities

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026

SCHEDULE	ACTIVITY	PLACE
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast for Guests	Galería Plaza Hotel Irapuato
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Transfer	To Strawberry Field
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Strawberry Pisco Explore the strawberry fields	Strawberry Field
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM	Time to cool off	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Transfer	to Inforum
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM	CANIRAC Lunch , and Networking Time	Inforum
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM	Break	Inforum
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM	: Round 3 Business Meetings	Inforum
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM	Break	Inforum
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM	Round 4 Business Meetings	Inforum
6:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
6:45 PM – 7:20 PM	Time to cool off	Galería Plaza Hotel Irapuato
7:20 PM – 7:40 PM	Transfer	to the Arandas Treasury
7:40 PM – 8:00 PM	Welcome cocktail
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM	KEYNOTE Jimena Osio Rioseco “The Team Nobody Sees Coming”	Arandas Estate
8:45 PM – 12:00 AM	Closing Dinner Theme: 2026 World Cup Everyone in the Mexican national team jersey	Arandas Estate
12:00 a.m.–1:30 a.m.	Transfer	to Hotel Galería Plaza Irapuato
1:30	End of activities

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026

SCHEDULE	ACTIVITY	PLACE
9:00	Appointment Lobby Check-out	Lobby of the Galeria Plaza Hotel
9:00 – 9:30	Transfer	to Rancho la Cumbre
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Advisory Board “Your voice makes a difference”	Rancho la Cumbre
	Return to CDMX	National Auditorium

OUR HOST HOTEL

Elegant design and an atmosphere inspired by Japanese culture, located near the city’s main attractions and Inforum, just 30 minutes from Guanajuato International Airport via easy road access.
A special venue for events of up to 700 guests. Spa / Ofuro (traditional Japanese bath). Rooftop gym with heated pool. Parking with 236 spaces. Restaurant, bar, and room service.