A Fully Curated Online Experience
Even if you can’t travel to Japan, you won’t miss out on the spirit, learning and inspiration of the WFTGA Convention 2026!
We are offering a professionally curated online experience, designed especially for remote participants – more than a livestream, it’s a vibrant, interactive TV-style programme with multi-camera views, live hosts, and behind-the-scenes insights.
Head of Technology
We are aware that the Japanese time zone makes live participation challenging for many guides in Europe and the Americas. Therefore, all livestream sessions will be recorded and made available on demand. In addition, we have scheduled two extra online-only sessions in the afternoon (Central European Time, CET – Vienna) so that our online participants can also enjoy engaging live interactions.
Please select your time zone so that the session start times are displayed correctly for you:
Monday - 9th February
Opening Ceremony
The entire Opening Ceremony will be streamed live from 09:00 to 17:00 (Japan Standard Time, JST).
Surprise Performance & Welcoming Words
10-Minute Break
Sustainability of Kyushu Island: Move Japan Forward from Kyushu
A “Guidebook to Japan”
Iaido
Guiding with Values – UNESCO Normative Frameworks for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Heritage Interpretation
The Evolution of Japan’s Inbound Guiding and Its Sustainable Future
Cultivating the Good Life: How a Character Strengths Approach Nurtures Sustainable Tourism
Summary of Global Networking Forums
What do we really mean by sustainable tourism, and why does sustainable tourism matter?
Bidding Countries’ Presentations
Closing Remarks
Tuesday - 10th February
Engage, Learn, and Explore!
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Selected on-site workshops livestreamed
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Exclusive online-only workshops designed for digital participants
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Virtual networking sessions for online participants to connect and exchange ideas
ChatGPT for Tourist Guides
Gourmet and Food Tours
The Impact of Overtourism on Amsterdam Plus the Toledo Ordinance
Community-Based Tourism
Leave No Trace
Online Roundtables
Wednesday - 11th February
Exclusive Study Tours: Sustainability & Local History
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Real-time guided tours from Fukuoka, filmed by professional guides and shared directly with you
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Additional live workshops and insights into Japanese guiding culture and sustainable practices
Fukuoka’s Western Seashore
Thursday - 12th February
Tailored Experiences in the Gala Show
Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Kimono
Gala Dinner
Friday - 13th February
Celebrating Everlasting Memories
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Live stream of the Closing Ceremony, including keynote speakers, highlights from the week, and a final opportunity for online networking
Closing Ceremony
From Human Connection to Collective Power – The Future of Guiding in a Digital Age
Included Services:
- Access to internal participant area
- Listed on Networking Page
- Live coverage of the Gala Dinner, including speeches and entertainment – all from multiple perspectives
- Access to recordings
- Certificate of online attendance
🗳️ For Delegates and Trainers: Free Assembly Access
Delegates of the General Assembly will also have free access to the Assembly livestreams and relevant sessions.
Registered Trainers and Members of the Training Division will also have free access to the livestream of the Training Division Meeting – the business part of the trainer team.