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WAD MID-TERM MEETING 2026 Casablanca’s Old Town, known as the Medina, is the historic
heart near the port, offering a glimpse of the city’s origins
April 22nd – 26th, 2026 with narrow, bustling alleys filled with local life, food stalls,
Barcelo Anfa Casablanca and shops, though it’s often described as more “real” and
Casablanca, Morocco less polished than other Moroccan medinas, providing a raw,
authentic Moroccan experience.

Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country
with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Its capital, San Jose,
is home to cultural institutions like the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. WAD MID-TERM MEETING 2027
Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. and April 2027
a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with San Jose, Costa Ricca
wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzal birds.

WAD ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2027

September-October 2027
OSAKA, Japan
Osaka, Japan, is a vibrant port city known as the “Nation’s Kitchen” for
its incredible food scene, lively Dotonbori district, modern attractions like
Universal Studios Japan, and historical sites like Osaka Castle, serving as
a fantastic, friendly base for exploring the Kansai region (Kyoto, Nara,
Kobe).

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