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The 2025 FICP Education Forum took place June 23–25. Below is the schedule of the robust education and tailored networking opportunities that were offered.

Attendees had the opportunity to earn up to 7 credits toward their CMP application or renewal.

All times below are noted in EDT. The schedule of events was subject to change.

Monday, June 23, 2025

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Conference Registration 
Registration & Information Desk sponsored by Hello! Destination Management
Badges and lanyards sponsored by pc/nametag

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Gifting Experiences

  • Education Forum Essentials sponosored by Hello! Desitination Management
  • Custom Fragrance Station sponsored by ETHOS Event Collective

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Optional Property Tour

11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

First-Time Attendee Meetup (This is an invite-only event for first-time attendees.)

12:15-1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

Solo Travelers: (Traveling without a team? Meet other meetings professionals and hospitality partners who are also attending solo at tables designated for Solo Travelers during lunch.)

1:15-2:45 p.m.

3:00-4:15 p.m.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Evening Event on the May River Lawn
Sponsored by Montage International in partnership with RMC DMC

Gifting Experience with Maui Jim

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

6:00-6:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Information Desk
Registration & Information Desk sponsored by Hello! Destination Management

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Gifting Experience
Design a Hat Station sponsored by ETHOS Event Collective

8:00-9:15 a.m.

Fuel Up: Breakfast + HP-Only Session

8:00-9:30 a.m.

Fuel Up: Breakfast + Meetings Professionals Exchange

9:45-11:00 a.m.

11:00-11:30 a.m.

Networking Break

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

12:30-1:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:30-2:30 p.m.

2:30-3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15-5:00 p.m.

Teambuilding Activity: Network in Every Sense
Brought to you in partnership with Outside DMC

6:30 p.m.

Evening Event Transfers

7:00-9:00 p.m.

Evening Event at Moreland Landing
Sponsored by Montage International in partnership with RMC DMC

9:00-11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

8:00-10:30 a.m.

Gifting Experience
Mobile Coffee Cart sponsored by ETHOS Event Collective

8:00-10:00 a.m.

Information Desk 
Registration & Information Desk sponsored by Hello! Destination Management

8:00-8:45 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

8:45-10:00 a.m.

Education Forum Networking
Education Forum Networking