SPEAKER LINEUP

Joy Baldridge: Velvet Hammer on Communications
Joy Baldridge: Velvet Hammer on Communications

"Listening is a gift that you give to yourself and others.” In this interactive session, you will learn how to be a good listener by taking the Listening Quiz to determine how receptive you are and the ways you can improve. Good listeners learn faster, make fewer mistakes, build strong, trusted relationships and are held in high regard.

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Rich Bracken: Tune In to your Emotional Intelligence
Rich Bracken: Tune In to your Emotional Intelligence

Whether or not you realize it, your emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a critical role in your everyday life. From the moment you wake up until the moment you close your eyes at night, your EQ helps you make decisions that can make or break your day. This is your chance to pump up your EQ.

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Special Guest - Michael Dominguez
Special Guest - Michael Dominguez

President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International

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HOTEL GALLERY

TESTIMONIALS

Where do you get a great program that has the right mix of networking with your peers as well as potential partners, experiencing an incredible destination and being enlightened, educated and entertained by top presenters? Smart Meetings!

-Nanci Parks Gage, MBA, Proton Therapy Partners

 

I learned about a few properties I was not aware of as well as updates to some locations I had written off due to poor infrastructure in the past.  I was pleasantly surprised and plan to pitch them for future programs.  Also, I found some great contacts for gifting!

-Stacey Zeller, SZ Productions

 

This was a fantastic event that facilitated one of the first in-person, face to face events connecting planners and suppliers in an experience that was thoughtful, educational and extremely productive.  Our resort has already received our first RFP for 700 room nights in less than one week – AMAZING!

-John P. Hansen, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

 

Smart Meetings offered the opportunity to meet with Meeting Planners from around the nation that are looking to book business in Texas. Not only did it offer an incredible opportunity to meet and talk shop, it also allowed space for real friendships to form that are so important in the work we do. We will be back at future Smart Meetings events after a great first show.

-Josie Lewis, Visit the Woodlands

PROGRAM

Sunday, March 13, 2022 - All Times Eastern Standard Time

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm White Glove Guest Registration & Check-In
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Step up your Smarts -Keynote Speaker
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Explore the Floor: Property Tour
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Kick off Celebration: Reception & Dinner

Monday, March 14, 2022 - All Times Eastern Standard Time

6:30 am - 7:15 am Seize the Day: Wake Up Activity
7:30 am - 8:30 am Ms. B’s Breakfast Social: Breakfast Buffet
8:45 am - 10:00 am Instant Start to Smart - Keynote Speaker
10:00 am - 11:30 am Meet Your Matches- Business Appointmnents
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Refresh & Rejuvenate: Morning Break
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Meet Your Matches … Continued
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Seal the Deal Feast: Luncheon
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Build & Bond Brilliantly: Team Activity
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm #MeTime
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Ms. B’s Derby Bash

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - All Times Eastern Standard Time

6:30 am - 7:15 am Seize the Day: Wake Up Activity
7:45 am - 8:30 am Ms. B’s Breakfast Social: Breakfast Buffet
8:30 am - 9:45 am Instant Start to Smart - Keynote Speaker
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Meet Your Matches
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Seal the Deal Feast: Luncheon
1:45 pm - #MeTime & #Depatures

OUR SAFETY EVENT PROTOCOLS

FAQS

Smart Meeting events are 100% complimentary for qualified meeting planners. Hotels and destinations, please contact your sales rep at salesteam@smartmeetings.com for your best available rate.

We use a sophisticated software to custom match our planners with premier properties that fit your region, budget and venue preferences. As the event nears, planners and suppliers will have the opportunity to select their appointment preferences to ensure their highest attendee satisfaction.

Yes! Planners are welcome to attend one regional event and one national event each year. Hotels and destinations may attend unlimited events.

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