The 2024 FICP Education Forum took place June 12-14. Below is a schedule of the robust education and tailored networking opportunities that were offered.
Optional: Chicago Highlights Walking Tour
Note: This is not an FICP event, but a local option to take advantage of if time allows. Additional fee and sign up required.
Conference Registration
Registration & Information Desk Sponsored by Hello! Destination Management
Gifting Experience With Joycoast
First-Time Attendee Meetup (Meetings professional & hospitality partner events for first-time attendees; held separately to start and will combine at the end. This function is by invitation only.) Solo Travelers Meetup (Traveling without a team? Meet other meetings professionals & hospitality partners who are also attending solo.)
Networking Lunch
Opening General Session
Networking Break
Education Breakouts
Rising Professionals Happy Hour
Evening Event at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Sponsored by Accor
Morning Yoga
Information Desk
Fuel Up: Breakfast + Session
General Session
Lunch
FICP Gives Back: LEGO® Portrait Teambuilding Event
Brought to you in partnership with DMC Network
Depart Hotel: Guided Walk to Evening Event
Offsite Evening Event
6:30-8:00 p.m. FICP-exclusive Wendella River Boat Cruise
8:00-10:00 p.m. Reception at River Roast
Brought to you in partnership with ETHOS Event Collective
Breakfast
Closing General Session | A Disruptive Guide to Being Creative
Arriving to Chicago early and looking to see some sites before the event kicks off? See some of Chicago’s most popular attractions by registering for the Chicago Highlights Walking Tour by Bobby’s Bike Hike. Highlights include: Millennium Park, Historic Palmer Hotel, the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago River and State Street. All fitness levels will enjoy the leisurely walking pace.
The tour will depart from Stan's Donuts & Coffee at 750 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Transportation will not be provided to or from the tour.
Please note: This is not an FICP event, but a local option to take advantage of if time allows. The cost is $46.99 per person, plus taxes and fees.
Explore this unique gifting experience at the Education Forum, where Joycoast invites you to enjoy a complimentary pair of sunglasses. With a focus on sustainability, Joycoast designs eco-friendly wooden accessories such as sunglasses, watches and wallets, while also positively impacting the environment by planting 10 trees for every product sold. Stop by their booth during open hours to claim your sunglasses and discover more about their eco-conscious initiatives.