February 6-7, 2024

Delta by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront

Virginia Beach, VA

Tentative Agenda

(*Subject to change)

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

2:30PM - 6:45PM- Registration Open

3:00PM - 4:00PM- Enhancing Your Executive & Leadership Presence, Shawn Smith, State Director, Virginia SMP

4:00PM - 5:00PM- Hands On: F&B Charcuterie Boards, Delta by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Culinary Team

5:00PM - 7:00PM- Welcome Reception, Industry Connections, Dancing, Drinks, and DJ!

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

7:45am-12:15pm- Registration Open

8:00AM - 9:00AM- Breakfast

9:10AM - 10:10AM- AV Essentials from Beginner to Veteran Event Planners, Bryan Schmidt, Director of Event Technology, The AV Company

10:15AM - 11:15AM- Identifying, Reporting, and Preventing Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry, DeDe Wallace, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Victim Assistance Specialist, and Robin Gauthier, Executive Director, Samaritan House

Break

11:30AM-12:30PM- Safety and Security at Large-Scale Events, Panelists include representatives from VA Beach Fire, EMS, Police, and more!

Silent Auction

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MPI Virginia is still accepting Silent Auction Donation Items for this event (until January 29, 2024). If you would like to donate an item(s) to the silent auction, please complete the following form.

February 2024 MPI Silent Auction Donation Form

Book your room at the Delta Marriott Virginia Beach by January 16th, 2024 here!