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Your ticket to the World Business Forum now includes all the benefits of WOBI Membership!
From Two Transformative Days To a Year of Learning, Inspiration, and Connection
The next evolution of WOBI is here. Now, when you purchase your World Business Forum 2025 ticket, you will automatically become a WOBI Member. As a WOBI Member, not only will you have in-person access to the two days of the World Business Forum, but you will also enjoy an extensive range of benefits to keep you inspired 365 days a year – all included in the price of your World Business Forum ticket!
In 2025, your World Business Forum Purchase will include:
- ACCESS TO the WORLD BUSINESS FORUM new york 2025
- WATCH WORLD BUSINESS FORUMS WORLDWIDE ON DEMAND
- 300+ hours of WOBI's digital content
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- A GLOBAL EXECUTIVE COMMUNITY
Your ticket to WOBI’s annual flagship event. Two days of ideas and inspiration while expanding your professional network.
Enjoy full sessions and exclusive highlights from all WOBI events around the globe that are celebrated in New York, México, Bogotá, Madrid, Milan and Sydney.
*The full keynotes on demand are available only until Dec. 31
Curated content from WOBI’s network of world class management thought leaders, in multiple formats and topics.
Join local in-person content and networking events to connect and share experiences with other leaders.
Receive continuously updated ideas, ensuring ongoing inspiration. Anytime, anywhere.
Form part of an exclusive community of business leaders from around the world.
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WOBI MEMBERSHIP
PLATINUM
€2.795+VAT
€3.600+VAT
- • Access to World Business Forum Milano 2025
- • Watch World Business Forums Worldwide On Demand
- • 300+ hours of WOBI’s digital content
- • Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- • Exclusive networking opportunities
- • A Global Executive Community
- In addition to Gold benefits:
- •Networking Lunch and Coffee Breaks
- • Access to the Platinum Lounge
- • Ticket delivery to your desired location ahead of the event
- • Reserved and numbered seating in the front rows
- • Fundable with major interprofessional Continuing Education Funds
WOBI MEMBERSHIP
Gold
€1.995+VAT
€2.800+VAT
- • Access to World Business Forum Milano 2025
- • Watch World Business Forums Worldwide On Demand
- • 300+ hours of WOBI’s digital content
- • Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- • Exclusive networking opportunities
- • A Global Executive Community
- • Networking Lunch and Coffee Breaks
- • Fundable with major interprofessional Continuing Education Funds
WOBI MEMBERSHIP
PLATINUM
€8.145+VAT
€10.800+VAT
- • Access to World Business Forum Milano 2025
- • Watch World Business Forums Worldwide On Demand
- • 300+ hours of WOBI’s digital content
- • Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- • Exclusive networking opportunities
- • A Global Executive Community
- In addition to Gold benefits:
- •Networking Lunch and Coffee Breaks
- • Access to the Platinum Lounge
- • Ticket delivery to your desired location ahead of the event
- • Reserved and numbered seating in the front rows
- • Fundable with major interprofessional Continuing Education Funds
WOBI MEMBERSHIP
Gold
€5.745+VAT
€8.400+VAT
- • Access to World Business Forum Milano 2025
- • Watch World Business Forums Worldwide On Demand
- • 300+ hours of WOBI’s digital content
- • Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- • Exclusive networking opportunities
- • A Global Executive Community
- • Networking Lunch and Coffee Breaks
- • Fundable with major interprofessional Continuing Education Funds
WOBI MEMBERSHIP
PLATINUM
€13.145+VAT
€18.000 +VAT
- • Access to World Business Forum Milano 2025
- • Watch World Business Forums Worldwide On Demand
- • 300+ hours of WOBI’s digital content
- • Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- • Exclusive networking opportunities
- • A Global Executive Community
- In addition to Gold benefits:
- •Networking Lunch and Coffee Breaks
- • Access to the Platinum Lounge
- • Ticket delivery to your desired location ahead of the event
- • Reserved and numbered seating in the front rows
- • Fundable with major interprofessional Continuing Education Funds
WOBI MEMBERSHIP
Gold
€9.145+VAT
€14.000 VAT
- • Access to World Business Forum Milano 2025
- • Watch World Business Forums Worldwide On Demand
- • 300+ hours of WOBI’s digital content
- • Up-to-Date Content and Inspiration
- • Exclusive networking opportunities
- • A Global Executive Community
- • Networking Lunch and Coffee Breaks
- • Fundable with major interprofessional Continuing Education Funds
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is WOBI Membership?
WOBI Membership is an exclusive subscription service that provides year-round access to learning, inspiration, and networking opportunities for business leaders.
What is included?
– Access to the World Business Forum – your ticket to WOBI’s annual flagship event
– Watch all World Business Forum 2024 worldwide on demand until December 31st plus highlights, summaries and the best moments of our events around the globe
– Full access to 300+ hours of WOBI’s Digital Content, which is continuously updated with insights from global management thought leaders
– Up-to-Date content and inspiration
– Exclusive networking opportunities – content and networking events
– Be a part of a global executive community
How long will I be able to watch the On Demand full keynotes of World Business Forum around the world?
You will have access to the full keynotes of the 2024 World Business Forum on demand until December 31st. After that, you’ll still be able to enjoy an exclusive, curated selection of highlights, as well as the special compilation program, The Best of World Business Forum Worldwide 2024. Of course, if you purchase your ticket after December 31st 2024, you’ll be able to access all on-demand content from the 2025 World Business Forums.
How will I access my WOBI Membership?
What if I’ve already purchased a 2025 World Business Forum ticket?
If you’ve already purchased a ticket for the 2025 World Business Forum, you’re automatically eligible for WOBI Membership. Your account manager will help you assign the membership to yourself or others within your company so you can start enjoying the benefits right away, including access to WOBI’s Digital Content Library, networking opportunities, and more.
How long does a WOBI Membership last?
A WOBI Membership typically lasts one year from the date of purchase, in some cases membership will be extended to include the next year’s event.
For example the 2024 New York event took place in October, however 2025 will be in November. Memberships purchased in October 2024 will be extended to include attendance to the 2025 event in November.
How do I renew my WOBI Membership?
Can I cancel my WOBI Membership?
Refunds are not applicable in the 45 days before the World Business Forum or if you have already attended the World Business Forum.
Will I receive a refund if I cancel my WOBI Membership?
WOBI will process a refund to the subscriber in accordance to these calculations:
WOBI will divide the yearly amount paid for the acquisition of its Membership into 12 (twelve) equal instalments, so the amount to be refunded by WOBI will be the result of multiplying the value of 1 (one) instalment times the remaining months of the Membership’s term.
The Membership is non-refundable once the subscriber has attended the corresponding World Business Forum.
If cancellation submission complies with all the aforementioned requirements, WOBI will process the refund within 30 (thirty) calendar days following receipt of the submission.
How does automatic renewal work? Will members be notified before renewal?
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