Leadership in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC+) Sector
JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar - Cancún
Insights, Strategies & Actionable Dialogue
SCHEDULE
11th - 13th February
SCHEDULE
DETAILS
A Networking Cocktail for early arrivals to connect before the official program begins.
19:30
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
10th February 2026
TIC+ Market Evolution & Growth Strategies
08:30
Registration, Networking & Coffee
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09:00
Opening Remarks & Participant Introductions
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09:30
Reflections on 30 Years in Global TIC+: Evolution, Disruption & Opportunity — with focus on the Americas market
Overview of how the TIC+ sector evolved over the past three decades — highlighting consolidation waves (Europe vs Americas vs LATAM), the early growth of European players — and what the Americas can learn, Structural differences: regulation, labour, fragmentation (between the America and Europe).
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10:30
Coffee Break
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10:45
Strategy Case Studies— “Where to Play & How to Win”
Three to four case studies 15-minute case studies showing how TIC+ companies chose their markets, built competitive positions, and created long-term value.
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12:15
Moderated discussion Q&A and Audience Polling
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13:00
Lunch Break
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14:00
Panel Discussion: M&A Playbooks in TIC+ - What Works, What Doesn’t
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15:30
Coffee Break
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15:45
Roundtable - What is the “+” in TIC+?
A forward-looking session exploring what the “+” means in TIC+: consulting, cyber, medical testing, robotics, training, and other adjacent sectors. Large groups like SGS and Bureau Veritas are already expanding into these areas — what does this mean for TIC firms, and how should they respond?
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16:25
Close
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19:30
Networking Dinner
11th February 2026
Leadership & Value Creation in TIC+
08:15
Networking & Coffee
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08:30
Welcome to Day 2, Warm-Up & Poll
Quick recap of Day 1 highlights and sets the stage for deeper dives. Unpack “yesterday’s strategy” and show how it links to value creation, especially in the Americas context.
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09:00
Panel Discussion: Navigating Market Uncertainty: Geopolitics, Trade & Risk in TIC+
Shift the lens outside the organisation: Political risk, Trade friction, regional instability, What leaders can control vs absorb. Key themes:
US tariffs and reshoring effects
LATAM political volatility & currency risk
Middle East geopolitical tension
Trade wars and regulatory divergence
Impact on: Cross-border M&A, supply chains, client capex, Valuations & deal timing
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09:30
Three to four concise, 15-minute case studies highlighting recent platform builds and strategic moves, with a focus on what is new rather than legacy success stories. Each case study will address:
The strategic bet: Geography, sector focus, capability expansion, or acquisition rationale
Post-close realities: Key surprises following the transaction, including integration, culture, client dynamics, or margin impact
Looking back: One decision that would be reconsidered—and one that would be reinforced
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11:00
Coffee Break
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11:15
Roundtable - M&A Intelligence – Signals, Valuations & Pipelines (Americas Focus)
Ground the discussion in current, real-world M&A dynamics across the Americas and transatlantic corridors. Transatlantic deal flow: Europe ↔ Americas, Valuation trends, Buyer appetite: strategic vs PE vs platform add-ons
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11:45
Roundtable: Finding the Right Growth Pace
A discussion on how different ownership models shape growth strategy. Private equity investors may push for faster expansion and bold M&A, while operators often prioritise integration, culture, service delivery & quality and sustainable margins. This session explores how to balance pressure for rapid returns with the discipline needed to build long-term value.
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12:30
Leadership, Culture & Portfolio Change – Leading Through Transformation
Exploring how leadership and organizational culture shift as portfolios evolve.
Stories of emerging TIC+ leaders driving transformation in their companies and the wider industry, through a diverse thought process and impact on business portfolios, divestments and growth strategies.
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13:00
Lunch Break
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14:00
Selling a TIC+ Business – Lessons from SME Transactions.
Red Swan Partners share real case studies from SME sellers, showing how structured preparation and Exit Readiness Assessment created measurable value before sale.
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14:45
Coffee Break
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15:00
Roundtable Discussion: Digitalisation in TIC+ – Where Are We Really?
Industry self-reflection: are we moving fast enough? In Marbella, participants said digitisation lags because TIC firms must first secure their TIC client base before layering on digital. This theme can continue here, with Americas examples.
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15:45
Close
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Optional Activities & Personal Time
Beach / pool
1:1 conversations
Spa
Golf
Informal walks
12th February 2026
Digital Transformation in TIC+
08:15
Networking & Coffee
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08:30
Panel & Roundtable: Embracing Digitalisation – AI Implementation & Market Disruptors
Part 1- PannelVendor panel (45 min) — Vendor Rader + software firms, and AI startups
Part 2: Roundtable (45 min) — reactions from TIC leaders
Bringing together “techies” and “TIC dinosaurs” for a debate on the slow adoption of digitisation, showcase a few disruptive models and discuss how audit and data troves being utilised to leverage AI for on-the-ground solutions that reduce labour, enhance quality, and lead to more meaningful and effective standards.
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10:30
Coffee Break
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10:45
Roundtable: Digital Trust & Cyber Readiness – Building Secure & Scalable Frameworks
How TIC firms can build client confidence in digital systems?
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11:45
Closing Roundtable Recap: What Changes on Monday?
3 Days of Insights & Key Takeaways - A participative session where attendees reflect on learnings from strategy, leadership, and digitalisation discussions, and identify priorities for their own organisations.
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12:30
Lunch Break & Close
After lunch, participants are welcome to enjoy the resort at their own pace — whether that’s time by the pool or beach, a round of golf, spa treatments, scuba diving or simply continuing discussions one-to-one in a more relaxed setting.
13th February 2026
Optional Weekend Extension & Activities
A relaxed setting for informal networking, business discussions, and peer connections in a premium resort environment. (Additional Cost)
El Camaléon Championship Golf Course - Spa - Ocean Adventures - Explore Chichen Itza
14th & 15th February 2026
Spaces are strictly limited to preserve the quality of discussion, connection and intimacy.
When
Wednesday - Friday
11th - 13th February 2026
Where
Cancun - Mexico
Who
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