Exclusive digital webinars
Designed to introduce participating partners, event flow and key opportunities ahead of arrival.
I Was There brings together a private luxury travel community, where connections are formed through Maldivian culture driven experiences.
Across two days, I Was There unfolds not as a traditional industry gathering, but as a more immersive and meaningful way for the global private luxury travel community to connect.
When it’s over, one sentiment will echo across the industry: I was there.
Pre-Event Familiarisation
To ensure productivity from the very first handshake, I Was There provides full pre-event familiarisation, including:
Concierge
A dedicated online portal hosting detailed partner profiles, event access and key participation details.
Experiences that go straight to opportunities
Helping conversations begin with relevance, familiarity and intent.
Event Flow
Authentic Maldivian experiential networking:
"I Was There” : Inner Circle
“I Was There” : Sunset Soirée
Networking Breakfast & Luncheon
Maldivian Culture Driven Experiences
Networking flows through culture-driven touchpoints
The Networking Breakfast & Luncheon sessions create space for conversation, introductions and meaningful exchange, while Maldivian culture-driven touch points unfold naturally alongside the experience, where each moment is designed to bring people together through participation, whether breaking the ice over a game of Ovalhu or connecting through traditional artistry and cultural expression.
Inner Circle
An invitation-only session bringing together select leaders from the private luxury travel community for meaningful conversations.
Designed as a closed-door exchange, Inner Circle encourages open dialogue, shared perspectives, and genuine connection.
Headline Talks
Perspectives from industry leaders shaping luxury travel today.
curated Panels
Focused discussions around evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Open Q&As
Honest dialogue designed for participation, not performance.
Who Takes a Seat
Owners | Directors | Senior Executives | Luxury Travel Designers
Sunset Soirée
As the sun sets over the lagoon, conversations continue under a canopy of stars. Music, light and sea breeze combine into a single, unforgettable evening.
The evening culminates with the announcement of the Circle of Luxury recipients, recognising a select guild of master travel designers and destinations verified as true masters in their craft.