HIWC is very delighted to host this year’s FAWCO Region 5 Meeting in our beautiful city of Heidelberg, Germany! Guided by the inspiring theme “Shaping a Better Future Together", we look forward to a dynamic weekend filled with inspiration, advocacy, learning, sharing, and meaningful exchanges. The R5 Meeting will be held at the Marriott Heidelberg right at the Neckar River. Weekend highlights include:

• Welcome Gala Dinner on Friday evening
• Workshops and presentations, including a special session with our VIP guest speaker, Mayor Stefanie Jansen
• Optional Saturday Dinner at Heidelberg's iconic Roter Ochsen restaurant, once visited by Mark Twain, Mamie Eisenhower, Marilyn Monroe and John Wayne
• Optional local tours and a wine tasting experience