and we’re bringing the FICP community there to get the full experience of the U.S. capital. With an incredible lineup of education, expert speakers and exciting networking opportunities for you to foster meaningful connections, the FICP Annual Conference will leave you with endless opportunities to capitalize on.
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meetings professional and hospitality partner attendees
financial and insurance companies represented
hours of structured and unstructured networking time
Platon is one of world’s most renowned portrait photographers, having photographed more world leaders than anyone else in history, including six American presidents. Platon’s life’s work is the subject of a Netflix documentary, Abstract: The Art of Design. His first film, My Body Is Not A Weapon, features survivors of wartime sexual violence and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege. Platon’s archive of prominent African American civil rights leaders and cultural leaders was acquired by the Smithsonian in 2020.
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The author of the New York Times bestseller “Unreasonable Hospitality,” Will Guidara is a renowned hospitality leader. The former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, he helped earn the restaurant numerous accolades, including three Michelin stars and the title of World’s Best Restaurant in 2017. A graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, Guidara also founded the Welcome Conference, a premier hospitality symposium. He has co-authored four cookbooks and received honors such as Crain’s 40 Under 40 and the WSJ Magazine Innovator Award.
Magie Cook is a visionary entrepreneur, internationally recognized speaker, and expert in business and personal development. She founded her company with just $800, later selling it alongside Garden Fresh to Campbell’s Soup for $231 million. Now, she is dedicated to helping leaders overcome adversity, unlock their future identity, and create a lasting impact in the world. With over 30 years of experience, she equips others with the tools and strategies to accelerate their success and unleash their full potential.
As the leader of a meetings and events team, I’m being asked to do more than ever with fewer resources. Each year I leave the FICP Annual Conference reignited in my passion and with the tools I need to motivate my team, keep our events relevant and manage internal stakeholders.
I love meeting planning, but the day-to-day demands and stress of the job can make that easy to forget sometimes. At the FICP Annual Conference, I’m inspired by what I see and learn at the event, uplifted by my peers and reminded why I love my job so much. The energy that this event brings reinvigorates my passion for bringing people together and trying new ideas at my own meetings.
I’m still new to the meeting planning world and I’m trying to make a name for myself. The FICP Annual Conference gives me the opportunity to make face-to-face connections with the leaders of this industry and stand out from the crowd. As I look to progress in my career, this event gives me the educational resources and networking opportunities to grow, all in one place!
Rutger Hoorn, CIS, CITP, DES (HPAC Liaison) - Ovation Global DMC
William Adams - Destination DC
Cathy Diem - Hilton Worldwide
Tom Edelen, CMP - Thrivent
Kelly Mendel - Edward Jones
Joe Schmelz - Wolfgang Production Agency
Jessica Sierra - Washington Hilton