The 2025 FICP Education Forum will take place June 23-25. Below is a schedule of the robust education and tailored networking opportunities that will be offered. 

Attendees can earn up to 7 credits toward their CMP application or renewal.

All times below are noted in EDT. The schedule of events is 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.

Opening General Session

3:00-4:15 p.m.

Education Breakouts

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Rising Professionals Happy Hour

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.

Stretch and Strength Class

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.

General Session

11:00-11:30 a.m.

Networking Break

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

Education Breakouts

12:30-1:15 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Education Breakouts

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.

Optional Nightcap at Cole's

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.

Closing General Session