Welcome to the Thrive Summit, Portugal 2026!
All summit sessions will take place in the LAGOS / PORCHES conference room unless otherwise noted.
We strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner in advance if you plan to eat on property at one of the resort restaurants.
Join the Thrive Summits & Retreats FB page here and connect with other attendees. Make plans to meet up for dinner with other summit guests, share your photos, connect and THRIVE!
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
3:00pm - Speaker AV tech check. Please bring your laptop and connection cords.
5:00pm - Guest Check In Tables Open - pick up your Thrive Summit name badge.
5:30pm - Opening Session with Megan Gunnell
6:30pm - Welcome Reception - Network and Connect one the Ocean Garden Lawn. Meet the speakers and sponsors, enjoy complimentary small bites and a complimentary cocktail or nonalcoholic beverage. In case of inclement weather, we will move this indoors to the Al-Garb Lounge.
7:30 pm - Free time for dinner at hotel or just walk down to the village to one of the local restaurants (a 10 minutes walk).
Friday, May 15th, 2026
7:00am - Breakfast (included for guests staying on property)
8:00am - Morning Centering with Heidi - join us for a gentle stretch, breath work and mindfulness to get your mind, body and soul feeling centered before our learning sessions.
8:30am - CE learning sessions begin (see agenda below for details)
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee, tea, water, juices and snacks provided.
1:15pm - CE learning sessions end
1:30pm - Buffet Lunch included for all summit guests. Must present your Thrive Summit badge to enter.
Free Time to enjoy the property, walk into town, get a spa treatment, hike along the coast or lounge at the resort pool.
5:30pm - Complimentary VIP Private Happy Hour for Elevate Members at the Al-Gharb Lounge. Meet other Elevate members and Megan, enjoy complimentary drinks and Mediterranean appetizers.
Not a member of Elevate, join here and meet us at this private event for members only!
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
7:00am - Breakfast (included for guests staying on property)
8:00am - Morning Centering with Heidi - join us for a gentle stretch, breath work and mindfulness to get your mind, body and soul feeling centered before our learning sessions.
8:30am - CE learning breakout sessions begin (see agenda below for details)
Breakout sessions will be held in the LAGOS/PORCHES room and the ALGAR-SECO room.
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee, tea, water, juices and snacks provided.
1:15pm - CE learning sessions end
1:30pm - Buffet Lunch included for all summit guests. Must present your Thrive Summit badge to enter.
3:00pm - Shuttle departs for group excursion to Silves and Winery Tour (a ticketed event, pre-registration is required)
6:30pm - Shuttle returns from group excursion
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
7:00am - Breakfast (included for guests staying on property)
If you're checking out today - feel free to store your luggage with the front desk while you attend the Sunday sessions.
8:00am - Morning Centering with Heidi - join us for a gentle stretch, breath work and mindfulness to get your mind, body and soul feeling centered before our learning sessions.
8:30am - CE learning sessions begin (see agenda below for details)
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee, tea, water, juices and snacks provided.
1:15pm - Closing Remarks from Megan Gunnell
1:30pm - Buffet Lunch included for all summit guests. Must present your Thrive Summit badge to enter.
We strongly encourage you to make reservations for dinner in advance if you plan to eat on property at one of the resort restaurants.
Join the Thrive Summits & Retreats FB page here and connect with other attendees. Make plans to meet up for dinner with other summit guests, share your photos, connect and THRIVE!
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
3:00pm - Speaker AV tech check. Please bring your laptop and connection cords.
5:00pm - Guest Check In Tables Open - pick up your Thrive Summit name badge.
5:30pm - Opening Session with Megan Gunnell
6:30pm - Welcome Reception - Network and Connect one the Ocean Garden Lawn. Meet the speakers and sponsors, enjoy complimentary small bites and a complimentary cocktail or nonalcoholic beverage. In case of inclement weather, we will move this indoors to the Al-Garb Lounge.
7:30 pm - Free time for dinner at hotel or just walk down to the village to one of the local restaurants (a 10 minutes walk).
Friday, May 15th, 2026
7:00am - Breakfast (included for guests staying on property)
8:00am - Morning Centering with Heidi - join us for a gentle stretch, breath work and mindfulness to get your mind, body and soul feeling centered before our learning sessions.
8:30am - CE learning sessions begin (see agenda below for details)
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee, tea, water, juices and snacks provided.
1:15pm - CE learning sessions end
1:30pm - Buffet Lunch included for all summit guests. Must present your Thrive Summit badge to enter.
Free Time to enjoy the property, walk into town, get a spa treatment, hike along the coast or lounge at the resort pool.
5:30pm - Complimentary VIP Private Happy Hour for Elevate Members at the Al-Gharb Lounge. Meet other Elevate members and Megan, enjoy complimentary drinks and Mediterranean appetizers.
Not a member of Elevate, join here and meet us at this private event for members only!
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
7:00am - Breakfast (included for guests staying on property)
8:00am - Morning Centering with Heidi - join us for a gentle stretch, breath work and mindfulness to get your mind, body and soul feeling centered before our learning sessions.
8:30am - CE learning breakout sessions begin (see agenda below for details)
Breakout sessions will be held in the LAGOS/PORCHES room and the ALGAR-SECO room.
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee, tea, water, juices and snacks provided.
1:15pm - CE learning sessions end
1:30pm - Buffet Lunch included for all summit guests. Must present your Thrive Summit badge to enter.
3:00pm - Shuttle departs for group excursion to Silves and Winery Tour (a ticketed event, pre-registration is required)
6:30pm - Shuttle returns from group excursion
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
7:00am - Breakfast (included for guests staying on property)
If you're checking out today - feel free to store your luggage with the front desk while you attend the Sunday sessions.
8:00am - Morning Centering with Heidi - join us for a gentle stretch, breath work and mindfulness to get your mind, body and soul feeling centered before our learning sessions.
8:30am - CE learning sessions begin (see agenda below for details)
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee, tea, water, juices and snacks provided.
1:15pm - Closing Remarks from Megan Gunnell
1:30pm - Buffet Lunch included for all summit guests. Must present your Thrive Summit badge to enter.
Questions? Need more support? Email Heidi Schindlbeck, TWI business manager: [email protected]
Thank you to our
Thrive Summit, Portugal Sponsors!
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