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This year MPI D/FW and PCMA Gulf States Chapter are joining forces to bring industry professionals a full day of networking, engagement, and education! Our goal is to bring you the most relevant topics in the industry today, and connect local event, hospitality, and tourism professionals in a meaningful way.
March 20 at Omni Frisco at the Star.
No! Both MPI DFW, PCMA Gulf States Chapter Members, and non-members are welcome to attend.
We get it! Sometimes it’s hard to get away for a full day. While we will not be streaming content, we do have a HALF DAY option for attendees! Join us for morning educational sessions and lunch, or come for lunch and stay through happy hour! Check out our half day options in registration.
We get it, sometimes it’s impossible to get away. BUT, it’s always 5 O’clock somewhere, including at Education Day! Register to join us for the Education Day Happy Hour only from 5pm – 7pm at Omni Frisco at the Star. Beautiful rooftop, live band, industry friends from both MPI and PCMA…what’s not to love?!
You can check out all our sessions here. But, expect to hear A LOT about tech! We’ll also cover contracting, marketing, F&B, and communication. You really won’t want to miss this! FOMO is real!
Absolutely! Full day attendees can expect to receive 7 CEUs. Half-day attendees can expect to receive 4 CEU’s.
For you happy hour only attendees, sorry, no CE’s for kickin’ it with us. Though…maybe we need to chat with EIC about that 😉
In addition to great content, we’ll have:
Yeah…because of our incredible network of suppliers and sponsors, we’re going big this year! Thanks sponsors!
No. Parking at all the public lots at The Star is free and all F&B is included with your registration. New headshots are on us too!
Check out the free parking lots on our venue page here.
Parking at all the public lots at The Star is free. Check out the free parking lots on our venue page here.
Additionally, Omni does have valet service, available for $25 for Education Day Attendees.
Amazing! Us too! Head over to the Schedule tab or Speaker tab and submit your questions in advance of the session and our speakers will make sure to answer them during Education Day!
Business Casual. We’re all friends here! Meeting rooms can get chilly, so bring a sweater.
Happy Hour will be hosted on the gorgeous Omni pool deck, The Edge. Make sure to bring your sunnies!
There is only one session that has limited capacity, the 3pm session “Not Your Mom’s F&B Session.” This is a hands-on interactive F&B Experience led by Omni Frisco’s Director of Banquet Services. As this is a hands on session, capacity is limited to 25 attendees. We would like to mention that this session came together later in our registration process. We did send emails to attendees who registered early to join this session, but we know that process was not perfect. However, if you are one of the lucky ones who will experience this session, we can’t wait to hear all about it!
All other sessions are open seating and there will be plenty of space in each session!
Correct! We will NOT have session assignments on your badges, and you don’t have to remember what you signed up for. We wanted to gauge our most popular sessions, but we will have PLENTY of seating in each session.
The only session you cannot just show up to is the one mentioned above, “Not Your Mom’s F&B Session.” Otherwise, happy choosing!
Yum, glad you asked! Breakfast lite bites will include Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Sausage Kolaches, Unlimited Coffee, Hot Tea, and water!
We’ve got you covered! We’ll be in the Networking Hub (Star Ballroom Pre-Function) for breaks. For our AM break, we will have:
Dibs on the beignets!
Omni’s pulled out all the stops! Chicken, Steak, Salmon…your choice! After a morning of learning, we’ll need this amazing spread to re-energize!
The most important part! For dessert, we will move back into the Networking Hub (Star Ballroom Pre-Function) where we will enjoy mini-seasonal fruit cobbler tartlets and flourless chocolate tortes, while we mingle of course!
Education Day is only possible because of our incredible partners, sponsors, and exhibitors. This year, you’ll be able to network with:
Our in-kind sponsors will be all around too!
Make sure to visit our Sponsors&Exhibitors page to learn more and to see these sponsor representatives attending!
We’re gamifying Education Day this year! Those QR Codes lead to points, the more points you get – the higher on our leaderboard you’ll be! The people at the top of the leaderboard at the end of the day will be entered into the raffle for door prizes at the end of the day!
Absolutely! We have a variety of opportunities that fit into any budget. We’re also looking for fun activations to host attendees during networking times and happy hour! If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for Education Day, please email VPEdevents@mpi.org and DirFinance@mpidfw.org.
No Problem! Please email Samantha.Vogel@Freeman.com and we’ll get back to you ASAP!
