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| Time | Activity (Click on an event to see full profile) | Location |
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| 04:00 - 05:00p | Board of Directors & Conference Committee Pre-Con Meeting | Tarpon |
| 05:00 - 06:00p | Conference Committee Welcome Reception Networking & Hospitality Events |
Tarpon |
| Time | Activity (Click on an event to see full profile) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 - 08:00p | Registration Open | Conference Foyer |
| 08:30 - 06:00p | Recharging Lounge Open | Tarpon |
| 08:30 - 11:30a | Foundations of Event Planning - Certificate Workshop: PART ONE Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans D |
| 09:00 - 03:00p | Exhibitor Setup Expo |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 12:30 - 03:00p | Foundations of Event Planning - Certificate Workshop: PART TWO Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans D |
| 01:00 - 02:30p | Understanding the Complexities of Electronic Payments Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans C |
| 03:00 - 04:00p | First Timers' Orientation & Networking Networking & Hospitality Events |
Oceans A |
| 04:30 - 06:00p | Opening Session & Keynote: WE Amplified: Maximizing Influence for Collective Success Networking & Hospitality Events Personal & Professional Development |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 06:00 - 08:30p | Opening Reception and Expo Expo Networking & Hospitality Events |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 09:00 - 11:59p | Hospitality After Hours Networking & Hospitality Events |
Coral Ballroom |
| Time | Activity (Click on an event to see full profile) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 - 06:00p | Registration Open | Conference Foyer |
| 08:30 - 06:00p | Recharging Lounge Open | Tarpon |
| 08:30 - 09:30a | Peer Discussion Group - Cities & Municipalities Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans A |
| 08:30 - 09:30a | Peer Discussion Group - Non-Profit Orgs and Chambers of Commerce Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans B |
| 08:30 - 09:30a | Peer Discussion Group - Small Events Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans C |
| 08:30 - 09:30a | Peer Discussion Group - Large Events Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans D |
| 09:45 - 11:00a | Exhibitor Session: Tips for Growing Your Event Business Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 09:45 - 11:00a | What Sponsors Want: Inside Scoop from the Decision-Makers Sponsorship |
Oceans A |
| 09:45 - 11:00a | Boost Your Event's Reach: Mastering Social Media, Web, & Brand Consistency Marketing & Communications |
Oceans B |
| 09:45 - 11:00a | Bouncing Back from Burnout: Mastering Work-Life Balance and Stress Management Techniques Personal & Professional Development |
Oceans C |
| 09:45 - 11:00a | Top 10 Do's & Don'ts at Your Event Gate Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans D |
| 11:00 - 12:30p | Expo Tour Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 12:30 - 02:00p | Sunsational Awards Luncheon Networking & Hospitality Events |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 03:00 - 06:00p | Behind the Scenes Tours Event Operations & Logistics Networking & Hospitality Events |
Offsite |
| 09:00 - 11:59p | Hospitality After Hours Networking & Hospitality Events |
Coral Ballroom |
| Time | Activity (Click on an event to see full profile) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 - 06:00p | Registration Open | Conference Foyer |
| 08:30 - 06:00p | Recharging Lounge Open | Tarpon |
| 09:00 - 10:15a | Navigating the Latest Sponsorship Trends in the Festival Space Sponsorship |
Oceans A |
| 09:00 - 10:15a | Social Media Mastery for Events Marketing & Communications |
Oceans B |
| 09:00 - 10:15a | Experience Required: Partnering with other events for Skilled Volunteers Event Operations & Logistics Personal & Professional Development |
Oceans C |
| 09:00 - 10:15a | Branching Out: Eco Art and PLT at Special Events Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans D |
| 09:00 - 10:15a | Beyond Reach: Leveraging Psychographic Data and AI for Sponsorship Success Sponsorship |
Oceans A |
| 10:30 - 11:45a | Creating Community Impact with Your Event Sustainability |
Oceans A |
| 10:30 - 11:45a | AI Applications for Festivals and Events Event Operations & Logistics Marketing & Communications |
Oceans B |
| 10:30 - 11:45a | Ensuring Safety and Security at Events: Best Practices and Strategies Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans C |
| 10:30 - 11:45a | Navigating Labor and Staffing Challenges in the Events Industry Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans D |
| 11:45 - 01:30p | Expo Tour & Luncheon Expo Networking & Hospitality Events |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 01:30 - 05:00p | Exhibitor Teardown Expo |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 01:30 - 02:45p | Secure the Meeting: Strategies for outreach to grow your sponsorship opportunities! Sponsorship |
Oceans A |
| 01:30 - 02:45p | Ask Me Anything: Insights from Industry Veterans Personal & Professional Development |
Oceans B |
| 01:30 - 02:45p | Designing Events with Emotional, Cultural and Artificial Intelligence Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Event Operations & Logistics Marketing & Communications |
Oceans C |
| 01:30 - 02:45p | Pivoting to Micro-events: Small Gatherings, Big Impact Event Operations & Logistics |
Oceans D |
| 03:00 - 04:00p | Peer Discussion Group: Sponsorship Trends Peer Discussion & Collaboration Sponsorship |
Oceans B |
| 03:00 - 04:00p | Peer Discussion Group - Marketing Marketing & Communications Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans A |
| 03:00 - 04:00p | Peer Discussion Group - Event Operations & Logistics Event Operations & Logistics Peer Discussion & Collaboration |
Oceans D |
| 03:00 - 04:00p | Peer Discussion Group - Sustainability & Zero Food Waste Best Practices Peer Discussion & Collaboration Sustainability |
Oceans C |
| 06:30 - 09:00p | Closing Social & Dinner Networking & Hospitality Events |
Oceans Ballroom |
| 09:00 - 11:59p | Hospitality After Hours Networking & Hospitality Events |
Coral Ballroom |
| Time | Activity (Click on an event to see full profile) | Location |
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| 10:00 - 12:00p | Board of Directors Meeting | Tarpon |