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

10:30-11:30 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