2024 Conference Agenda

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Agenda Overview

Mon Feb 19

Wed Feb 21

Thur Feb 22

Fri Feb 23

Sat Feb 24

Early arrivals

8-9a

Registration


9-11a

Conference Kickoff &

Keynote


11:15a-12:45p

Learning Seminars


12:45-1:45p

Lunch


1:45-2:45p

Learning Seminars


3:30-5:30

Team Challenge






6p-10p

free for dinner






10p

After party meetup






9:30-10:45a

General Session


11a-12:30p

Learning Seminars


12:30-1:30p

Lunch


1:30-3:45p

Learning Seminars


3:50-4:50p

Sponsor / Partner

Meetings


5-6p

Pool time


6:30-8p

Social Star Cocktail

Hour + Dinner


8-10:30p

Social Star Awards


10:30p

After party meetup






9:30-10a

Closing Remarks


10:15a-12:30p

Learning Seminars

12:30p

Lunch On Own


Afternoon

departures


6-10p

Optional

Outing



General Departures






Tue Feb 20

General arrivals


Free time for pool,

golf, beach, etc!


4-6p

EC Meeting


6-8p

Welcome Reception

Eclipse Terrace


10p

After party meetup

Detailed Daily Agenda

All Day:

General Arrivals & Transfers from airport to Group Lobby of Hard Rock

12:00-3:00pm: 

Head to the Sax Pool to meet up with other SSIA arrivals and a beverage. Or feel free to spend your first day at the beach or schedule an outing offsite through the hotel. They can arrange jungle tours, ATV rides, fishing, golf, and more. 

4:00-6:00pm: Executive Committee Meeting 

6:00-9:00pm: Welcome Reception on the Eclipse Terrace

Join us on the beautiful terrace just off the main lobby for the Welcome Reception! Attendees will unite with their Team Challenge teams to compete in fun & games that will take promote teamwork and networking…plus earn valuable points for your team.

Between rounds, grab some food and a drink (provided). 

9:00-??: Grab some dinner or continue to socialize & network in the Moon Lounge

7:00-9:00am: A light breakfast will be available - Avalon Lobby

8:00-9:00am: Attendee Registration - Avalon Lobby

  • Pick up your conference materials & name badge.

  • Do you have club swag to share? Bring it for the SSIA SHOW & TELL table!

9:00-9:50am: “Conference Kickoff” - Fillmore 10 & 11

  • Quick welcome to the conference and the Dominican Republic, and introduction of our new attendees, Sponsors and Partners

9:50-11:00am: Keynote Speaker - Fillmore 10 & 11

“The Greatest Song: spark creativity, ignite your career, and transform your life” presented by Kevin Griffin, lead singer of Better Than Ezra

11:00-11:15am: Refreshment Break 

11:15am-12:45pm: Seminar Session #1 - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details)

12:45-1:45pm: Lunch - Avalon 11-15

1:45-2:45pm: Seminar Session #2 - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details) 

3:30-5:30pm: SSIA Challenge - Toro Beach

Get changed into your team gear and swimsuit and head to the beach for year’s Team Challenge. Events are presented by Volo & Sportslink, but are sure to be fun filled and challenging. Plenty of water and alcoholic beverages will be available..

5:30-7:00pm: Grab a beverage from the beach and hit the Toro Pool to refresh after the challenge.

8:00-10:00pm: Private Sponsor Dinners / Dinner On Your Own

If you are not attending a private sponsor dinner, connect with other attendees and grab dinner at one the resorts fine restaurants. Zen Teppanyaki and Toro Steakhouse require reservations. Or hit one of the great quick bite establishments on the main marketplace at Hard Rock.

10:00p-Midnight: After Party at the Bowling Bar

Just off the main lobby, grab a drink and socialize with friends old and new. Or try your hand at duck pin bowling!

7:30-9:30am: A light breakfast will be available - Avalon Lobby

9:30-10:45am: General Session - Fillmore 10 & 11

  • Welcome, Membership Report 

  • Treasurer Report 

  • Committee Updates

  • Partnership / Sponsorship Demos

10:45-11:00am: Refreshment Break  

11:00am-12:30pm: Seminar Session #3 - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details)

12:30-1:30pm: Lunch - Avalon 11-15

1:30-3:00pm: Seminar Session #4 - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details)

3:00-3:15pm: Refreshment Break

3:15pm-3:45pm: Seminar Session #5 - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details)

3:50-4:50pm: Sponsor / Partner Customer Meetings

Sponsors and partners will have the opportunity to arrange meetings or presentations with conference attendees.

5:00-6:00pm: Pool Time!

Stop by the Eden Pool for a dip before the evenings events!

6:30-8:00pm: Social Star Reception - Sax Pool

  • Grab a drink, enjoy the outdoors, and make long-lasting memories in the photo booth!

  • Enjoy a buffet dinner a fresco before the show!

8:00-10:30pm: Social Star Awards - Sax Pool

  • Check out the highlight of the conference! The Social Star Awards celebrates the movers and shakers in our industry.

10:30pm-Midnight: After Party at Moon Lounge

Head to the happening lobby bar to wrap up the night or hit the casino!

7:00-9:30am: A light breakfast will be available - Avalon Lobby

9:30-10:00am: Conference Closing Remarks - Fillmore 10 & 11

10:00am-10:15am: Refreshment Break

10:15-11:15am: Seminar Session #6 - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details) 

11:20-12:20pm: Breakout Sessions - Avalon 17-19 (see page 11 for details)

12:30pm: Afternoon Departures / Lunch on own followed by Networking Free Time. Join the group at the Drums Pool for afternoon fun!

5-10pm: Optional Group Outing 

Check back for details on this off-property outing

The price is (TBD) per person. Register on www.ssia.us in your account area