General Information

About APM:
ConferenceDirect has held its Annual Partner Meeting since 1998 in an effort to connect our most valued Partners with our top producing Associates in one productive, efficient event. Partners attending APM 2024 will have the opportunity to meet and conduct business with over 200 qualified ConferenceDirect Associates under one roof.

Hotels and Vendors must be enrolled in ConferenceDirect’s Preferred Hotel/Vendor program. If you have questions  about your Preferred Status, please contact: jj.wills@conferencedirect.com.

Attire: 

Daytime Attire: 

• Sunday: Jeans are permitted
• Monday - Wednesday: Business casual attire is suggested for all day-time functions at APM. Ties are not required during the day. Jeans and shorts are not permitted at daytime functions.

Evening Event Attire:

•  Women@CD Event: Dress boldly for our empowering women's event, where comfort meets style. For the educational sessions, feel free to wear jeans paired with a chic top, and bring along a lightweight jacket to stay cozy during the enlightening discussions. As we transition to the social portion at Howell's Family Farm, embrace the spirit with a touch of country flair by donning a pair of stylish cowgirl boots. Let your outfit reflect the courage and camaraderie of the day as we celebrate leaps of strength and community.
• Opening Reception: Embrace your inner western spirit - what does country fun look like to you?
• Sunday Afterglow: Change into your cozies or just slip into your new Hyatt jammies, robe, or slippers.
• Awards Dinner: Cocktail attire. Ties/Jackets and cocktail dresses suggested.
• Closing Reception: “Cowtown Chic" – wear your Fort Worth Finest - think denim, boots, hats, bolo ties or resort chic attire.

Weather:
Average temperatures for Arlington in April are highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s. 

COVID-19 Safety: 
ConferenceDirect is committed to hosting a safe event for our Customers, Associates and Partners. Based on the evolving CDC, the Loews Arlington and County policies around COVID-19 Health & Safety, attendance policy for APM 2024 is as follows:

• Vaccination is strongly recommended, but not required.
• Mask wearing is optional at the individual attendee’s discretion.

Mobile App:
Download the APM event mobile app for the most up to date information on the event, speakers, agenda, attendees, and more. An email with a link will be sent to all registered attendees when it becomes available approximately two weeks prior to the event. 

Please note: APM is a paperless event. No printed agendas will be available onsite. Thank you for supporting our sustainability initiative. 

Lost and Found:
Contact hotel security in the case of lost and/or stolen items when the registration desk is closed.

Code of Conduct:
Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. APM is a business event and appropriate behavior and (e.g., responsible alcohol consumption) is required.  Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.