09:00
Reception desk opens
QR code badge control, handing out of participation packs.
Six days of proceedings
Convent 2027 programme
From 22 to 27 February 2027 in Cotonou. The schedule below is the one settled by the Organising Committee; exact times will be published with the final programme.
Provisional programme
Monday 22 February : Welcoming of delegations
Registration, handing out of badges and protocol reception.
- 12:00
Protocol reception of delegations
Heads of delegation received by the Organising Committee.
- 18:00
Welcome reception
A first fraternal gathering with the delegations already arrived.
Tuesday 23 February : Opening ceremony
Addresses and opening of the proceedings.
- 09:00
Opening ceremony
Entry of the delegations, address by the Grand Master.
- 11:00
Addresses by guest obediences
Speeches by official representatives.
- 15:00
Opening of the proceedings
Presentation of the agenda and of the committees.
Wednesday 24 February : Statutory proceedings
Sessions, lectures and round tables.
- 09:00
Plenary session
Annual reports and examination of the resolutions tabled.
- 14:00
Committees
Work in smaller groups, prior registration required.
- 17:00
Round table
Tradition and progress: perspectives across obediences.
Thursday 25 February : Proceedings & fraternal gatherings
Lectures, sharing and cultural activities.
- 09:00
Thematic lectures
Two parallel rooms, French / English interpretation.
- 14:00
Meetings between delegations
Bilateral exchanges, by appointment with the Committee.
- 18:00
Cultural activity
Details announced with the final programme.
Friday 26 February : Ceremonies and cultural activities
Visits and fraternal dinner.
- 09:00
Ceremonies
According to the ritual of the Obedience.
- 14:00
Cultural visits
Discovering Cotonou and its heritage, registration required.
- 20:00
Fraternal dinner
The high point of the week, open to authorised companions.
Saturday 27 February : Closing session
Resolutions, closing and departure of delegations.
- 09:00
Adoption of the resolutions
Vote on the texts produced by the committees.
- 11:00
Closing ceremony
Closing address and thanks to the delegations.
- 14:00
Departure of delegations
Airport shuttles throughout the afternoon.
The programme may change
The final programme will be published on this page and emailed to validated participants, with the subject "GLUB 2027 : Important information".