The 2025 FICP Annual Conference promises abundant networking opportunities in a balanced, meetings professional-to-supplier environment — with hours of scheduled networking time over three days. You won't want to miss a single opportunity.

Bookmark this page as we share more (and more) of the networking program at the 2025 FICP Annual Conference.

Evening Events

We'll be sharing some exciting venues with you soon, along with specific details of each evening's sensational events. Stay tuned!

Attendee Meetups

Sunday, November 2

First-Time Attendee Meetup

3:45-4:30 p.m.

Meet fellow first-time attendees at the Annual Conference and hear from FICP leadership as they share event tips and tricks before you kick off day one. Meetings professionals & hospitality partner events held separately; by invitation only.

Solo Travelers Meetup

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Traveling without a team? Meet other meetings professionals & hospitality partners who are also attending solo.

Rising Professionals Happy Hour

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Meetings professionals and hospitality partners with 10 or fewer years of experience are invited to join us for a quick reception on Sunday night. Hear about the work of our Rising Professionals Community and meet colleagues who are at a similar place in their career. 

 

Sunday, November 2 - Tuesday, November 4

View the schedule for specific times the Braindate Lounge is open.

Hospitality partners and meeting professionals—get ready to connect with purpose! Back again for a second year: Braindate—your go-to tool for sparking smart, one-on-one or group chats on topics you care about. Share ideas, swap insights, and meet brilliant minds in the Braindate Lounge. Let’s talk, learn, and level up—together!

Here's how it works:

1. Through the event mobile app, you'll be able to access the Braindate Gateway, where you can browse topics others have posted related to knowledge they'd like to share, or anything they'd like to discuss in the Topic Market. This is also where you can post topics for others to book!
2. Choose a topic you'd like to discuss and if it's a one-on-one topic, propose a few times to meet. Group braindates happen at one set time: you'll simply reserve a spot to join one. 
3. Book your braindates! When it's time to meet, make your way to the Braindate Lounge. 

Watch this video to learn more. Additional information and access to the Braindate Topic Market will be shared with registered attendees prior to the event!

A variety of wellness activities will be happening throughout the conference and we'll be sharing them with you soon!