National Northern California Experience
Meet in the Heart of Monterey!
Experience the best of the central California coast at the AAA Four Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Located near downtown Monterey and Fisherman’s Wharf, our bayfront hotel is a luxury escape for families, romantics, and adventurers. Voted among the Top Twenty Hotels in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, Portola Hotel is the ultimate vacation destination.
COUNTDOWN TO THE EVENT
SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
HOTEL GALLERY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sunday, November 5, 2023 - All Times Pacific Standard Time
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | White Glove Welcome: 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, November 6, 2023 - All Times Pacific 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 |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Instant Start to Smart - Keynote Speaker |
| 10:15 am - 12:30 pm | Meet Your Matches |
| 12:45pm -1:30 pm | Offsite Luncheon & Teambuilding |
| 1:45pm - 4:00 pm | Build & Bond Brilliantly: Team Activity Immediately Following Lunch |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | #MeTime |
| 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Ms. B’s Offsite Bash Monterey Bay Aquarium |
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - All Times Pacific Standard Time
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am | Ms. B’s Breakfast Social: Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Meet Your Matches |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Seal the Deal Feast: Luncheon |
| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | # Departures 1 pm | 2pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm |
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FAQ'S
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.
