Doing Your Diligence: Making Your Event a Sure Bet

Join fellow association and not-for-profit meeting planners February 27-28 at the brand-new Caesar's Virginia. Get ready for a fun, collaborative learning experience designed by meeting planners for meeting planners. From crafting resilient crisis management plans to learning practical applications of AI for your next meeting, you'll leave with actionable tips to elevate your events.

Earn 6.25 CEU/CAE credits while you learn from each other, outside industry experts, and representatives from hotels and CVBs. 

• Schedule
• Sessions
• Registration
• Accommodations
• Sponsors

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 26
5:30-7:30pm – SoSi DMO Hosted Activities

Thursday, February 27
9:00-9:15am – Welcome and Introductions
9:15-10:15am – Framing the Future: Strategic Crisis Planning for Your Organization's Success (1.00 CEU)
10:45-11:45am – Framing the Future: A Hands-On Workshop for Crafting Your Crisis Management Plan (1.00 CEU)
12:00-1:00pm – Networking Lunch
1:00-1:45pm - Property Tour
2:00-2:45pm-   Comprehending Contracts – Understanding Terminology and Creating Revenue (0.75 CEU)
3:15-4:15pm – Gentle Networking: How to Draw Out the Introverts and Wall Flowers (1.00 CEU)
5:30-6:30pm – Reception
6:30-8:30pm – Dinner
8:30-9:30pm – After-dinner Event

Friday, February 28
 7:30-8:30am – Breakfast
8:30-9:45am – Shaping Your Event’s Destiny: How to Work with DMOs/CVBs (1.25 CEU)
10:00-11:15am - Practical AI Applications for Meeting Planners (1.25 CEU)
11:15-11:30am – Closing Remarks
11:30am - Pick Up Boxed Lunches to Go

REGISTRATION

This retreat is limited to association professionals, meeting planners, and sponsors. Registration fees include all education sessions, Thursday's lunch, breaks, reception, dinner, and after-dinner event, and Friday's breakfast and lunch.

**Online Registration closes Friday, February 21 at Noon**

Cancellation Policy:
By Friday, January 31 - 75% refund.
By Friday, February 7 - 50% refund.
NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 7

ACCOMMODATIONS

Caesars Virginia
1100 W. Main Street
Danville, Virginia

* Wednesday night has sold out if you are in need of a room you may book at our overflow hotel below.

• $109/night; Rate is good for Wednesday, February 26, and Thursday, February 27
• Room block cutoff is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5
• Check-in is 4:00 p.m.; Check-out is 11:00 a.m.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a deposit for the first night's guestroom and tax charge
• The reservation link to book your room will be found in your confirmation email once you register for the event
  
  

*Overflow Option*
The Holbrook Hotel
990 Main St
Danville, VA 24541

Tucked away in the residential Holbrook-Ross Historic District, The Holbrook Hotel is immersed in color and creativity, and is conveniently located across the street from the location of the Wednesday night reception and dinner being hosted by Visit SoSi.

SPONSORS