December 2026 Education and Networking Program

Join us for our last Quarterly Education & Networking Event of 2026 at Kalahari Resorts! This two-day program includes education sessions, networking, and time to connect with industry peers. Here is the anticipated schedule:

December 2nd:
2:00 - 6:45 p.m. - Registration Open
2:20 - 2:30 p.m. - Welcome & Introductions
2:30 - 3:50 p.m. - Educational Session #1: What's Next on the Plate? Food & Beverage Trends Shaping Events and Catering
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. - Educational Session #2: Economic Development
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Networking Reception

December 3rd:
7:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Registration Open 
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 - 9:05 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions
9:05 - 10:20 a.m. - Educational Session #3: Contract Confessions: An Honest Conversation About Contract Negotiations
10:20 - 10:45 a.m. - MPI Connect & 15-minute Break
10:45 - a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Educational Session #4: BUILT TO LAST: High Performance Without Losing Yourself
12:00 p.m. - Program Ends

Registration is open! Book your room using this link. Room block ends November 9th.