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):
Registration closes on Monday, August 26th at 12pm ET.
- 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
Registration closes Thursday, August 29th @ 5:00 pm.
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 by: 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
With nearly 1,500 active members, the Southeastern Chapter of IAEE is and serves North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
Our mission at the Southeastern Chapter is to deliver relevant and highly focused services and activities designed to broaden the knowledge base, professional development and bottom lines of our members.
Recognizing that face-to-face networking is the backbone of our industry, the chapter hosts meetings or other events almost every month of the year including chapter luncheons, local meet-ups, a golf tournament and the Annual Summer Classic.
We hope you’ll join us!
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