Jumpstart your day with a full-body, coach-led workout! No equipment needed and all fitness levels are welcome to join this morning sweat sesh. We’ll kick it off with a dynamic warm-up to wake your body up and get it ready for some fitness, then we’ll hit the main workout where all exercises will be demonstrated along with scalable options so all fitness levels may participate! Finally, we’ll cool down with some stretching & breath work. A full-body, mind, and soul workout to set the tone for an awesome day of learning & networking!

Event design is not relegated just to programming and meeting space. It touches many parts of an event including various aspects of food and beverage. We need to focus on sustainability and how our events can negatively impact the environment. Sustainability can address many of these wasteful practices. Catering professionals can give us the knowledge to conscientiously plan large and small events. From compostable serveware, to the reduction of food waste, catering professionals are creatively addressing the evolution of event food service.

There is no better way to know how COVID-19 has affected contracts, negotiations, and the market than hearing it straight from the horse’s mouth. This panel consists of a hotel sales professional, and an attorney, hashing out what’s new, what’s negotiable, and how COVID-19 has changed the on-site look of meetings. Contract language related to COVID-19 will be discussed, force majeure as well as a specific language. The measures being used to limit or shift liability will be discussed, including testing, proof of vaccination, social distancing, mask requirements, waivers, and insurance. Other negotiation issues such as performance clauses will also be addressed.

DEI is a huge topic that can encompass a wide range of issues. Companies can’t afford to only discuss cultural differences between employees. We need to learn how to make our events and workplaces a safe inclusive space where all people can feel free to express their creative ideas so we can all benefit from the diversity of experience we all share. Our speakers will provide insight on how to ensure everyone has a voice at their workplace.

What’s the difference between a CVB and DMC? Does your CVB secure contracts or just negotiate rates? Can you only get vendor information from a DMC? Does your CVB have the knowledge it takes to show you where to go to have the best parties and the restaurants with the best food? Find this out and more from CVB and DMC representatives that want to make your event shine. Ask the questions you were always afraid to and use these services in a way that serves you best.