National Virginia Beach Experience
COUNTDOWN TO THE EVENT
HOTEL GALLERY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sunday, April 23, 2023 - All Times Eastern Time
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Guest Registration & Check-In Executive Level Hospitality Suite located on the 4th Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet Seaside Ballroom Terrace Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | General Session & Keynote Speaker - Debra Fine Seaside Ballroom Terrace Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Property Tour of the Hotel Depart from The Seaside Ballroom Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Kick off Celebration: Reception & Dinner The Cavalier Beach Club |
Monday, April 24, 2023 - All Times Eastern Time
| 6:30 am - 7:15 am | Morning Wake Up Activity Meet in Hotel Lobby of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet Ocean Lawn at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | General Session & Keynote Speaker- Will Curran Seaside Ballroom Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 10:15 am - 12:30 pm | Meet Your Matches - Business Appointments Seaside Ballroom Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 12:30 pm - 1;30 pm | Luncheon Pool Deck at The Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Offsite Teambuilding Activity The Shack on 8th in the Vibe District |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | #MeTime |
| 6:00 pm -8:30 pm | Evening Dinner The Great Lawn at The Historic Cavalier Resort |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - All Times Eastern Time
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am | Breakfast Buffet Ocean Lawn at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Meet Your Matches - Business Appointments Seaside Ballroom Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Luncheon Seaside Ballroom Terrace Located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | #Departures Depart from the Hotel Lobby of the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront |
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Debra Fine, Corporate Motivational Speaker
Debra Fine, a former engineer, has uncovered the strategies and tools to master small talk - whether it's at social gatherings, business meetings or one-on-one encounters. Her years of experience have enabled her to create a unique approach that helps people build meaningful connections in any situation. Her methods are supported by research and personal experience, and she is a nationally sought-after speaker. Learn how to develop your networking and conversational skills to further your business.
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Will Curran, Founder & Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events
Will Curran has produced in-person, virtual, and hybrid events from the time he started his first company in high school. He aims to educate others on how to simplify event planning and alleviate procedural stress. With a progressive approach to event management and success with large event clients, Curran speaks about the importance of community as the future of events and marketing.
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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 and destination partners 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 a regional event and one national event each year. Hotels and Destination partners may attend unlimited events.
