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The SE Chapter is excited to invite you to attend the 33rd anniversary of our Southeastern Classic, an educational and networking event. This year’s SE Classic will be held in-person on September 3 — 5, 2024 at Surf Expo, Orlando, Florida and the Classic registration includes free access to Surf Expo, the largest and longest-running watersports and coastal life trade show in the world!

“Ride the Exhibition Wave” with us this year at the SE Classic, and get stoked to learn about emerging trends and technology from industry experts, have fun, and spend time with friends and peers. Catch ya in Orlando!

Earn up to 10 CEM clock hours.

Registration Fees (includes free access to the Surf Expo show):

• Members - Full Classic: $500
  NOTE: The first 10 planners to use the discount code 2024ClassicPlanner will receive $50 off their registration
• Members - One Day Only (Wednesday): $350
• Nonmembers: $650
• Nonmembers - One Day Only (Wednesday): $425
• Students: $200

SCHEDULE 
Click here to download the Classic brochure.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

• 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm:  Registration
• 5:30 pm: Opening Reception at Rosen Centre
  • Sponsored by: Rosen Centre

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

• 7:30 am: Breakfast
  Sponsored by: Ocean Center
• 8:00 am: Welcome & Opening Keynote - The New Attendee and Exhibitor Expectations
  David Saef, SVP Strategy, Freeman
  Sponsored by: CNTV
• 9:15 am: Break
• 9:30 am: Session 2 -Maximizing ROI: Strategies to Retain Attendees and Exhibitors
  Danna Griffin, Sr. Director of Communications and Advocacy, NAVC
  Sponsored by: ACVB
• 10:30 am: Break
• 10:45 am: Session 3 - Future Exhibition Industry Trends 2025 and Beyond
  Dennis Smith, MBA, Vice President of Business Development, Asian American Hotel Owners Association
  Sponsored by: GES
• 11:45 am: Photos
• 12:00 pm: Session 4 - Lunch & Learn -  Sustainable Futures: Charting a Greener Horizon
  Eric Blanc, CMP, Deputy Director | Sales, Marketing, Event Management and Exhibitor Services, Orange County Convention Center
  Sponsored by: Orange County Convention Center
• 1:30 pm: Break
• 1:45 pm: Session 5 - Mastering Attendee Acquisition: Strategies for Trade Show Success
  Steven Fisher, Buyer Relations Director, EmeraldX
• 2:45 pm: Break
• 3:00 pm: Session 6 - Applying Audience and Exhibitor Insights to Enhance Show Value
  Roundtable Discussion Facilitated by: David Saef, SVP Strategy, Freeman
• 4:00 pm: Announcements
• 4:15 pm: Community Service Event - Clean the World
• 5:00 pm: Break
• 6:00 pm: 33rd Annual Celebration Dinner
  Sponsored by: Visit Orlando & Meeting Movers, Inc.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

• 7:30 am: Breakfast
  Sponsored by: GWCC
• 8:00 am: Session 7 - The A.I. Advantage: Creating 1-Page Marketing Plans with Ease
  Sherron Washington, M.A., Marcomm Strategist & Professor, The P3 Solution
  Sponsored: IAEE Chapter Education Fund
• 9:00 am: Break
• 9:15 am: Session 8 - Meetings Matter Panel
  Facilitated by: Molly Hamill, CMP, CEM, Director Exhibit Sales and Operations, NAVC
  10: 15 am: Break
• 10:30 am: Session 9 - Resilience @ Work: How to coach yourself into a thriving future
  Simon T. Bailey
  Sponsored by: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
• 11:45 am: Closing Remarks
• 12:00 pm: Tour of Surf Expo

Housing: https://book.passkey.com/go/IAEESE24
Make your reservation today!  Take advantage of our negotiated room rate at The Rosen Centre for $160/night. The room block closes on August 19th, so don't delay. If you do miss the window, book directly with the hotel: https://www.rosencentre.com

Parking Information:  $20/day - Park in OCCC West Parking Lot