COUNTDOWN
Welcome to a world of elegance, excitement, and entertainment. With a recent $100 million resort-wide renovation, luxurious accommodations, all-new restaurants, legendary golf, world-class fitness facilities, a renowned spa, exceptional activities and attractions, and a distinctive selection of venues — including an array of outdoor options — your attendees will say, “Yes!” to coming to PGA National Resort, again and again.
PGA NATIONAL RESORT GALLERY
PROGRAM
Sunday, August 27, 2023 - All Times Eastern Daylight Savings Time
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | White Glove Welcome: Guest Registration & Check-In |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet |
| 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Explore the Floor: Property Tour |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Kick off Celebration: Reception & Dinner |
Monday ,August 28, 2023 - All Times Eastern Daylight Savings Time
| 6:30 am - 7:15 am | Seize the Day: Wake Up Activity |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Ms. B’s Breakfast Social: Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Instant Start to Smart - Keynote Speaker |
| 10:15 am - 11:30 am | Meet Your Matches |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Refresh & Rejuvenate: Morning Break |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Meet Your Matches... Continued |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Luncheon |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Build & Bond Brilliantly: Team Activity |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | #MeTime |
| 6:00 pm - 9:30 | Ms. B's Bright Bash |
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023- All Times Eastern Daylight Savings Time
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Ms. B's Breakfast Social: Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 am - 9:45 am | Instant Start To Smart - Keynote Speaker |
| 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Meet Your Matches |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Seal the Deal Feast: Brunch |
| 1:45 | #MeTime #Departures |
TESTIMONIALS
I enjoyed meeting with the suppliers, as well as planners. It is always so enlightening at these experiences to be able to discuss the highs and lows of the hospitality industry.
Michelle Rydzewski, Kadant Solutions
Spot on speakers, gorgeously planned surprises, and serious business happened at the Eau Palm Beach at the Smart Meetings event! We are grateful for the excellent contacts and wonderful memories we made! Thank you!
Ashley Baptiste, Conferences Connect
I thought having hosted an event at my property that I had already saturated the audience that would attend the event, but I was mistaken! I met mostly NEW planners who had heard about the event hosted at my location but now I was able to full immerse myself in the experience with them. I walked away with two RFP’s and 4 hot leads. We will certainly budget to attend another show in the future.
-Tiffany DiPasquale, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hotel Drover
Great Event! Kudos to the whole team! Both nights’ events were fabulous. Loved the unique way to use the spa, and will be reaching out to one of our local spas to create something similar and food, music and the whole experience at the market was great.
Julie Stow, Cedar Rapids Tourism
