Meetings in Consideration (Nov. 2025 - Aug. 2026)
2025 Annual Meeting at the Beaufort Hotel (Nov. 2-3)
Sessions:
- Securing Sponsorships That Deliver Value (Kate Jansen)
- Weaving Sustainability and Social Impact Into Events (Molly Johnson)
- The AV Trap: How to Protect Your Budget Without Compromising Your Show (Ricardo Hicks)
- Simplifying Your Event Life: Leveraging ChatGPT to Save Time and Reduce Stress (Ebony Loadholt)
Meeting Partners: American AV; Crystal Coast Tourism Authority; The Beaufort Hotel; Visit Greenville, NC; Visit Raleigh
Planner Partner Forum & Winter 2026 Chapter Meeting at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle (Feb. 26-27)
Sessions:
- Thriving Through Chaos: Leading with Confidence When Plans Fall Apart (Daron K. Roberts)
- Take the Fear Out of Team-Building (Matt May)
- Before You Sign: Contract Strategies for Planners & Suppliers (Sophia Pappalardo)
- Project-Specific Troubleshooting: Moving from Vision to Execution (Ayesha K. Givens)
Meeting Partners: Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle
Spring 2026 Chapter Meeting at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons (April 9-10)
Sessions:
- Small Talk is Actually a Big Thing: Networking Skills That Make You Memorable in Work and Life (Bill Ganon)
- Manage Well Remotely: Lead Your Team Through the Screen (Marcey Rader)
- 7 Secrets of Public Speaking for Meeting Professionals and the Speakers They Support (Lauren Ansley)
- Music Licensing for Meetings and Events (Michael Farrell)
Meeting Partners: Greensboro CVB; Discover Puerto Rico; On Site Audio Visual; Sheraton Greensboro
2026 Global Meetings Industry Day at the Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort and Spa (May 6)
Sessions:
- State of the State: The Outlook for Travel and Meetings in North Carolina (Marlise Taylor)
- Powering What’s Next: AI, Wellness, DEI, and Community Impact in Meetings (TK Knight, Lisa Luks, Melissa Klingberg, Gissell Moronta)
- Leadership for Tomorrow: Inspiring Teams in a Changing Hospitality Landscape (John Edwards)
Meeting Partners: Visit Charlotte; Explore Cabarrus County; Atrium Hospitality; Connie Duglin Linen; Crescent Event Productions; Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort and Spa; The Edwards Group; Visit North Carolina
August 2026 Chapter Meeting at the Graylyn Estate (Aug. 27-28)
Sessions:
- Luxury is a Vibe: The Power of Restoration in Hospitality & Service (Jes Averhart)
- The Experience Gap- Why Great Meetings Still Create Frustrated Attendees (Andrew Roby)
- Hidden Hospitality: Timeless Lessons in Belonging, Experience, and Legacy (Calvin Stovall)
- The Wellness Effect: Elevating Meetings Through Mind-Body Integration (Ashley Brooke James)
Meeting Partners: Visit Winston-Salem; The Graylyn Estate; Straight to the Heart photography
