Agenda

Agenda

Although subject to change, ConferenceDirect has developed the following tentative agenda to help you plan your travel to and from Philadelphia. All meetings will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

PARTNERS: Partners can attend functions that are labeled ‘Partner’ and are included in their registration package. Many of the major brands host events on certain days for our Associates coordinated by your corporate office, if you are invited to attend one of these special events by your corporate office, partners are allowed to attend.

Sunday, March 16th

Associate/Partner Attendance	Time	Event
Associates	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Associate Breakfast Sponsored by Visit California
All	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Registration
Associates, IHG Partners	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Associate CSR Activity & Lunch: Sponsored by IHG
Associates	2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Associate Team Meetings
Associates	3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Associate Opening General Session
Associates, Hyatt Partners	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Associate Awards (CD 100) and Associate Opening Reception: Sponsored by Hyatt

Monday, March 17

Associate/Partner Attendance	Time	Event
All	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Registration
Associates	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Associate Breakfast with Partner Showcase Presentations: Sponsored by Philadelphia CVB
Associates	9:10 AM - 10:05 AM	Associate Breakouts
Associates	10:15 AM - 11:10 AM	Associate Breakouts
Associates, Omni Partners	11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Associate Awards Lunch (CD50): Sponsored by Omni
All	1:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Trade Show
Associates, Marriott Partners	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Associate Awards Reception & Dinner (CD25 and Top Producer Awards): Sponsored by Marriott (Offsite)
Associates, Marriott Partners	9:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Afterglow - Awards Celebration: Sponsored by Marriott (Offsite)

Tuesday, March 18th

Associate/Partner Attendance	Time	Event
All	7:30 AM - 4:30 PM	Registration
Associates, Accor Parners	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Associate Breakfast with Partner Showcase Presentations: Sponsored by Accor
Partners	9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	Account Review Sessions
All	9:15 AM - 10:00 AM	Joint Associate/Partner Breakouts Contracting Panel Cvent Training for CVBs Account Review: High Volume Dance Groups
All	10:10 AM - 10:50 AM	Joint Associate/Partner Breakouts & Roundtables AV Negotiations Panel Cvent Training for Hotels Account Review: American Cancer Society Using AI: ChatGPT Prompts for Success Round Tables (small group discussions on focused topics)
Partners	10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Account Review Sessions
All	11:00 AM - 11:40 AM	Joint Associate/Partner Breakouts & Roundtables Embracing AI Panel Reposite Training for Vendors/Suppliers Account Review: Siemens Hackathon: Room Block Maximization Round Tables (small group discussions on focused topics)
Partners	11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Account Review Sessions
Associates, Table Sponsors	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Associate Lunch with Table Sponsors
All	1:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Trade Show
All	4:15 PM - 6:00 PM	All Attendee General Session & Networking Reception: Sponsored by Philadelphia CVB 2024 Results Partner Awards
	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Free Night: Happy Hours
	7:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Free Night: Dinners
	9:00 PM - 12:00 AM	Free Night: After Glow

Free Night: Open night for Partners to invite/host Associates at individual events. Click here to see what Associates are attending APM25.

We request that you stay within the time blocks outlined above to ensure Associates can participate fully in events they RSVP to.
We have compiled a list of venues available in the nearby vicinity of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. We strongly encourage Partners to host their events withing a 5-10 minute radius of the hotel to ensure convenience for all participants. Click here to view the venue guide.
Please share invitations with APM@conferencedirect.com so we are aware of Partner hosted events.

Wednesday, March 19th

Associate/Partner Attendance	Time	Event
All	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM	Registration
Associates	8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Associate Breakfast with Partner Showcase Presentations: Sponsored by Philadelphia CVB
All	9:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Trade Show
Associates, Hilton Partners	12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Associate Awards Lunch (Conference Manager and Specialty Awards): Sponsored by Hilton
Associates	1:45 PM - 2:15 PM	Associate Breakouts & Round Table Discussions
Associates	2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Associate Breakouts & Round Table Discussions
Associates	3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Closing Associate General Session: Sponsored by Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority and Keynote - Henna Pryor: Sponsored by SpeakInc
Associates, Sonesta Partners	6:15PM - 10:00 PM	Progressive Closing Associate Reception Sponsored by Sonesta and Philadelphia CVB (Offsite - Sonesta & Philadelphia Museum of Art)

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