2025 PARTNER PROGRAMME

Please note: This is subject to change and further details will be made available in due course.

tuesday, 25 MARCH

6.00pm
Study Tour Welcome Cocktail Function (for study tour attendees only OR by notifying us ahead of time)
Location: Aperitivo, Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Dress code: Smart casual

Wednesday, 26 march

Study Tour: (refer study tour itinerary for details)

thursday, 27 march

Study Tour: (refer study tour itinerary for details)

10.30-12.30pm
Registration - collect tickets
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015

5.30 - 8.30pm
Official WBC Team & VIP Cocktail Welcome - IMPORTANT: SECURITY & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please be aware that a security check will be conducted upon arrival. You must bring your official invitation, ticket, and passport to gain entry. No knives allowed.
Location: Palais d'Iéna, 9 Pl. d'Iéna, 75016 Paris, France
Dress code: All competitors to be in team uniform and for all other guests, smart casual

Friday, 28 march

Study Tour: (refer study tour itinerary for details)

Delivery of pallets to arena (as organised individually prior)

10.00 - 1.00pm
Visit of the French National Butchery School - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Métiers de la Viande (ENSMV) & lunch (open to all)
Location: 37 Bd Soult, 75012
Dress code: Casual

Aperitif will be provided.

saturday, 29 march

9.00am - 12.00pm
Arena access for Partner set up
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

sunday, 30 March

7.00am
Partner arrival time
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

8.00am
Doors open
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

9.00 - 11.30am
World Champion Butcher Apprentice Competition (am)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

2.30 - 5pm
World Champion Young Butcher Competition (pm)
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Monday, 31 March

8.30am
Partner arrival time
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

9.00am
Doors open
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

12.00 - 3.30pm
World Butchers’ Challenge
Location: Hall 6, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

From 6.45pm
Pack down of stands and materials (collection scheduled on Tuesday)

tuesday, 1 april

Collection of pallets (as organised individually prior)

5.45pm
Gala Dinner (reservation only - SOLD OUT)
Location: Paradis Latin, 28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005
Dress code: Cocktail/Formal