M&I Flagship Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria, the island of year-round MICE business potential
UK buyers
2 – 5 December 2027
SpainHeadline Partners
The year’s final Flagship forum. The best backdrop to close it.
With year-round sunshine, world-class hospitality and a long-standing reputation for hosting international events, Gran Canaria provides the perfect setting for M&I Flagship's proven business-focused format.
Across three days of pre-scheduled meetings, shared experiences and purposeful networking, actively sourcing buyers meet a broad spectrum of venues, destinations, DMCs and event providers in an environment designed for discovery, comparison and meaningful commercial momentum.
Hosted at Lopesan Baobab Resort and supported by the Gran Canaria Convention Bureau, this edition brings the scale and supplier breadth of M&I Flagship to an island shaped by connection, hospitality and year-round possibility.
This event is for you if...
...you want access to buyers with business in motion
Meet qualified buyers with live sourcing needs through a curated appointment schedule built before you arrive.
...you want meetings that make your time count
Forty pre-scheduled 1-to-1 appointments give you focused time with relevant buyers, away from chance encounters and exhibition noise.
...you want visibility across the MICE market
Connect with agencies, corporate planners and associations sourcing programmes across multiple sectors, regions and budgets.
...you want to leave with more than new contacts
M&I Flagship's proven format helps turn focused meetings into active interest, proposal opportunities and RFP conversations before the event ends.
...you know stronger relationships happen beyond the meeting table
This event offers shared experiences create the space for better conversations, deeper trust and lasting partnerships.
Destination
Why Gran Canaria?
The island where business meets perpetual spring
Located between Europe, Africa and the Americas, Gran Canaria has become one of the most important tourism and events destinations in the Atlantic. Its selection as a host destination for the Canary Islands Tourism Forum reflects its growing influence on the international stage, combining world-class infrastructure, sustainability, accessibility and year-round appeal. For MICE professionals, it offers the rare combination of business capability and lifestyle appeal in equal measure.
A climate built for events all year round
Known as the island of eternal spring, Gran Canaria enjoys an average annual temperature of 22°C and one of the world's most agreeable climates. Outdoor networking receptions, al fresco dining experiences and incentive activities can be delivered throughout the year with confidence. In Meloneras, where M&I Flagship takes place, sunshine and Atlantic Ocean views provide a naturally inspiring backdrop for meetings and relationship building.
Easy access from across Europe
Gran Canaria's accessibility is one of its greatest strengths. With direct connections from major European cities and flight times of approximately four hours from the UK, the island is easy to reach and free from the challenges of long-haul travel and jet lag. Once on the island, modern road infrastructure connects the airport, resorts, convention facilities and key attractions efficiently, making logistics simple for organisers and delegates alike.
Infrastructure designed for international events
From convention centres and luxury resorts to unique outdoor venues, Gran Canaria offers the scale and flexibility required for events of every size. ExpoMeloneras, located adjacent to the event venue, is one of Spain's leading convention facilities, while the island's extensive portfolio of premium hotels provides exceptional accommodation options.
Wellness, lifestyle and incentive appeal
Gran Canaria has long been recognised as a wellness destination, attracting visitors seeking both relaxation and rejuvenation. World-class spas, oceanfront resorts, outdoor activities and a climate that encourages year-round wellbeing make it particularly attractive for incentive programmes and executive retreats. The island's blend of work and wellbeing creates memorable experiences that extend beyond the meeting room.
A destination rich in culture and character
Beyond its event infrastructure, Gran Canaria offers a vibrant cultural landscape shaped by centuries of history and international influences. From the colourful streets of Las Palmas and its renowned carnival celebrations to traditional festivals, gastronomy and coastal villages, the island provides authentic experiences that bring networking programmes and incentive itineraries to life.
Your four-day experience in Gran Canaria
An example of our structured itinerary designed to maximise meetings, efficiency and commercial outcomes.
Thursday 2 December 2027
Arrivals &
introductions
Arrivals
Welcome dinner at Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa
Friday 3 December 2027
Meet &
nurture
1-2-1 pre-scheduled meetings
Lunch
Networking activities
Evening social
Saturday 4 December 2027
Discover &
network
1-2-1 pre-scheduled meetings
Lunch
Farewell evening
Sunday 5 December 2027
Connect &
depart
Departures
Headline partners
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered.
M&I Flagship is M&I's gold standard for MICE events.
A hosted buyer event format for the global meetings and events industry, connecting qualified event agencies, corporates and associations with hotels, destinations, DMCs and venues through pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings, destination experiences and structured networking.
