Source a year’s worth of meetings in just a single day! You’ll meet face-to-face at up to 25 sourcing appointments with your pre-selected hotels and destination matches, and share your exact meeting requirements. Plus, between appointments, you’ll have a chance to meet with other hotels and network with your fellow planners, earn CEUs and get a first-class peek at today’s hottest event inspiration including decor, F&B, entertainment features and so much more!
Earn CEUs and uncover tips, trends and strategic tactics from industry power players and inspiring keynote speakers! Our masterclass speaking sessions are chock full of concrete takeaways designed to advance meeting planners’ careers and inspire your next brilliant experience. Planner favorites include industry trends, workplace negotiations, strategies for organization and so many more!
When you attend a Smart Meeting event, you’re guaranteed to build connections with senior meeting professionals and premier hotels and destinations. Mix, mingle and talk shop (or don’t!) at themed after-parties and powerful breakout sessions. It’s the easy, fun way that meeting planners love to boost your career circle and add important names to your little black book.
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As one of the trendiest hotels in Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood ensures that each guest feels like a celebrity. From the all-new rooms and massive suites with dazzling center-Strip views to the abundance of versatile, flexible meeting spaces, Planet Hollywood is decidedly A-List. The resort offers 2,496 guestrooms and luxury suites, each featuring an actual piece of movie memorabilia from a famous Hollywood film.
Planet Hollywood offers 88,000 sq. ft. of flexible and expertly designed meeting space to make your program unfold seamlessly from opening reception to the final credits.
Get inspired with your complimentary swag bag filled with today’s hottest incentive gift ideas and awesome giveaways. Past goodies have included planner favorites like yummy eats and treats, sparkling beverages, beauty products and trendy water bottles—complete with liquid-proof bluetooth speakers!
Relax and recharge at a chic wrap party. You’ll nosh on tasty eats, sip on fizzing cocktails and network with your fellow attendees. These classic post-event parties are favorites for planners and suppliers, alike. Tie a bow on your day of power sourcing and education with the perfect end to a fabulous day. More details coming soon!
2018’s event features included a unique koozie branding experience, a lip stick reader, posh outdoor parties, a paradisal aquatic performance and piglet racing!
12:00 – 3:00 pm | Registration |
3:00 – 4:00 pm | Welcome Meet & Greet |
4:00 – 5:30 pm | Welcome Session & Keynote Address |
5:30 - 6:30 pm | Property Tour |
6:30 - 9:00 pm | Networking Reception and Dinner |
6:30 – 7:15 am | Wake-up Activity |
7:45 – 8:30 am | Smart Start Breakfast |
8:45 – 9:45 am | Educational Keynote Session |
10:00 – 11:30 am | One-on-One Business Appointments |
11:30 am – 12 pm | Refreshment Break |
12:00 – 1:30 pm | One-on-One Business Appointments |
1:30 – 2:45 pm | Luncheon Keynote Speaker |
3:15 – 5:15 pm | Team-Building Activity |
6:30 - 9:30 pm | Networking Reception and Dinner |
6:30 – 7:15 am | Wake-up Activity |
7:45 – 8:30 am | Smart Start Breakfast |
8:45 – 9:45 am | Educational Keynote Session |
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | One-on-One Business Appointments |
12:15 – 1:15 pm | Lunch |
1:15 pm | Leisure Activities |