National 3-Day Tucson Event
COUNTDOWN TO THE EVENT
SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
Carly Patterson
In 2004, Carly Patterson became only the second American woman to win an Olympic all-around gold medal, and the first to do so in a nonboycotted Olympic Games. She was the first American woman to win the title in 20 years, also taking home silver medals for balance beam, and the Women’s team competition. Carly's performance at the Olympics made her a household name, leading to numerous appearances on television talk shows and award shows, and her induction to the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Soon after the Olympics, Patterson was diagnosed with several bulging discs in her lower back that had gone unnoticed. She announced her intention to take time off from the sport to rehabilitate her back, but hearing her doctor say, 'Carly, you really need to stop if you want to be able to walk when you get older', she made the difficult decision to officially retire from the sport in 2006 - without ever participating in another major competition.
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Lisa Sommer Devlin
Lisa Sommer Devlin has practiced law since 1984 and has concentrated on hospitality law for over 30 years. She negotiates contracts, provides legal training for sales staff, and handles convention and meeting-related litigation nationwide for major hotel companies and many independent hotels. In 2002, Lisa was named one of the 25 most influential people in the meeting industry by Meeting News magazine. In 2006, the magazine gave her the honor again, stating: “More than anyone else, she is the legal voice for the industry.” She has served as a member of the Legal Advisory Counsel and on the Contracts panel for the APEX Initiative sponsored by the Convention Industry Council and was President of the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys 2012-2014. In 2015, Meetings and Conventions magazine included her in its “M&C’s Top 25 Women in the Meeting Industry.”
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - All Times Mountain 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, September 25, 2023 - All Times Mountain 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 - 11:30 am | Meet Your Matches |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Refresh & Rejuvenate: Morning Break |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Meet Your Matches … Continued |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Luncheon |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Build & Bond Brilliantly: Team Activity |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | #MeTime |
| 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Ms. B’s Bright Bash |
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - All Times Mountain Standard Time
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Ms. B’s Breakfast Social: Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 am - 9:45 am | Instant Start To Smart - Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Meet Your Matches |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Seal the Deal Feast: Luncheon |
| 1:45 pm | #MeTime |
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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.
