Prelude isn’t our only way of saying thank you. While Prelude is a tailor-made opportunity specifically for music educators, Global Conferences, organized by ACIS, help you discover new destinations, plan your next group trip, or just take a well-deserved getaway. When you travel with us, you can earn opportunities to travel and experience new destinations in style—exclusive tours, gourmet dinners, and breathtaking sights. And while no two conferences are exactly alike, each includes airfare, accommodations, breakfasts, excursions, and more! You can even bring a companion to share in your adventures. Note: To qualify for a global conference, you must have 20 paying participants on an international trip before July 15, or 25 paying participants before October 15. Upcoming Global Conference Schedule Trip Name Reg Deadline Dates Barcelona / BTF September 1, 2026 November 7-11, 2026 Paris September 1, 2026 November 7-11, 2026 Cartagena September 1, 2026 November 25-29, 2026 Munich Holiday Family Friendly October 1, 2026 December 26-30, 2026 Barcelona / BTW November 1, 2026 January 14-18, 2027 Dominican Republic DTW October 1, 2026 January 14-18, 2027 Costa Rican Spa and Adventure November 1, 2026 January 14-18, 2027 Dublin Castle November 1, 2026 January 14-18, 2027 Geneva November 1, 2026 January 14-18, 2027 Uzbekistan April 1, 2027 June 25-July 3, 2027 South Korea April 1, 2027 July 7-14, 2027 Greek Islands Family Friendly March 1, 2027 July 17-24, 2027 Brazil April 1, 2027 July 22-30, 2027 Upcoming Independent Travel Schedule Trip Name Reg Deadline Dates Independent European Travel Weekend (Generic) November 1, 2025 January 8 – February 1, 2026 London Independent Travel Weekend November 1, 2025 January 8 – February 1, 2026 Madrid Independent Travel Weekend November 1, 2025 January 8 – February 1, 2026 Paris Independent Travel Weekend November 1, 2025 January 8 – February 1, 2026 Rome Independent Travel Weekend November 1, 2025 January 8 – February 1, 2026 Independent Travel Week (Generic) April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 Dublin Independent Travel Week April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 London Independent Travel Week April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 Madrid Independent Travel Week April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 Munich Independent Travel Week April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 Paris Independent Travel Week April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 Rome Independent Travel Week April 1, 2026 June 1 – September 1, 2026 Register for a Global Conference All Encore Tours Global Conferences are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and some have limited registration space. We encourage travelers to sign up for their chosen conference as soon as possible. We will not accept applications, online submissions, or changes after the dates listed above. Register for a Global Conference on www.acis.com For information on how to register for Prelude, visit our Prelude webpage. Confirm Details After you have registered, you can verify your registration at a later date in My Account. Encore Tours will send you a conference program summary once your eligibility has been verified. Please review it carefully to ensure accuracy, sign the form, and return it to Encore Tours within two weeks, noting any necessary changes. Any airline tickets and hotel confirmations will be mailed express within one week of departure. All accounts must be paid in full before tickets are released. Any balances still unpaid one month prior to departure will result in cancellation of the participant. In this case, Encore Tours will not be able to provide a cash alternative or reschedule conferences for any participant who is cancelled for non-payment. Sample Itineraries For sample itineraries for the Global Conferences, please visit www.acis.com.