Let's Get Down to [Beach-side] Business

FICP is pleased to provide robust education and tailored networking opportunities at the 2023 FICP Annual Conference. Additional information will be added as it becomes available.

Attendees have the opportunity to earn up to 6 CMP credits. All CMP applicable sessions are marked with this icon:  

Agenda subject to change. All times below are noted in EST.

Sunday, November 12

2:00-6:00 p.m. Conference Registration
Registration & Information Desk Sponsored by Hello! Destination Management

Pop-Up Gifting Experiences
3:00-3:45 p.m. First Connection
(meetings professionals & hospitality partner events held separately; by invitation only)
4:00-5:45 p.m.
Opening General Session
  • Opening Remarks
  • Sponsor Perspectives
  • Keynote: Fear Less, Do More
    Presented by: Michelle Poler
6:15-7:00 p.m. Rising Professionals Happy Hour
7:00-9:30 p.m. Evening Event: Sunset Soiree — Banyan Foyer and Sunset Terrace
Brought to you in partnership with MC&A

 

Monday, November 13

6:00-6:45 a.m. Morning Yoga
Space will be limited. Sign-ups will be available onsite at the registration desk.
7:30-10:30 a.m. Pop-Up Gifting Experiences
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Conference Registration
Registration & Information Desk Sponsored by Hello! Destination Management
7:45-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30-10:00 a.m.
General Session
10:00-10:30 a.m. Networking Break
10:30-11:30 a.m. Education Breakouts
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Education Breakouts
12:45-1:45 p.m. Lunch
2:00-3:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting and Meetings Professionals Exchange

HP-Only Session
5:00-8:00 p.m. Evening Event: Seaside Coastal Reception — Palms Beach 
Brought to you in partnership with GlobalWorks Events & Destination Management

 

Tuesday, November 14

6:00-6:45 a.m. Morning Yoga
Space will be limited. Sign-ups will be available onsite at the registration desk.
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information Desk
Registration & Information Desk Sponsored by Hello! Destination Management
7:45-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:45-9:45 a.m. Education Breakouts
10:00-11:30 a.m.
General Session
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Speaker Showcase Breakouts
12:45-1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Silent Auction End Time (Online)
2:30-4:00 p.m. Networking and CSR Activities
  • FICP Gives Back: Participate in a hands-on, indoor networking activity supporting Meals of Hope and the local community
  • FICP Teams Up: Partner up with fellow attendees and enjoy various games and activities on the beach
Attendees will choose their preferred networking activity during registration. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. FICP Teams Up is brought to you in partnership with CSI DMC
7:00-11:00 p.m. Evening Event: Enchanted Everglades — Calusa Ballroom 
Sponsored by Marriot International
Brought to you in partnership with ETHOS Event Collective

 

Wednesday, November 15

8:00-10:15 a.m. Information Desk
Registration & Information Desk Sponsored by Hello! Destination Management
8:00-10:15 a.m.
Breakfast and Closing General Session

 

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