Regional Conference leadership summit

The SMPS Regional Conference Leadership Summit

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Join us for the SMPS Regional Conference Leadership Summit on June 23–24, 2025, in Alexandria, VA! Hosted by SMPS, this two-day summit offers a unique opportunity to:

Collaborate with fellow regional conference leaders
Share insights and smart practices
Strategize for the future of your conference

Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead. Register now to secure your spot!

Event details

Event dates
Monday, June, 23, 2025 – Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Who’s Invited:

Regional Corporation Board Chair (or Board Representative)
2026 Regional Conference Chair (or Leader Representative)

Budget Note:
Please ensure your regional conference budget includes this event as a dedicated line item.

Amenities:
Materials and meals will be provided throughout the summit.

Hotel
The Alexandrian Old Town
480 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Room rate: $249 USD per night
Booking Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025

Summit schedule

Monday, June 23 | Vision, Value, Voice

9:00-11:30 AM | SMPS Office Hours (optional)
11:30-12:00 PM | Registration Check-In
12:00-12:30 PM | Welcome Lunch (lunch provided)
12:30-1:00 PM | Welcome & Framing the Future
1:00-2:30 PM | The Future of Regional Conferences: A Visioning Workshop
2:30-2:45 PM | BREAK
2:45-3:45 PM | Governance Deep Drive: Pathways to Excellence
3:45-4:45 PM | Budgeting & Financial Planning for Regional Conferences
4:45-5:30 PM | Next Practices Deep Dive
5:30 PM | Netowrking Dinner (dinner provided)

Tuesday, June 24 | Collaboration, Commitment & Comunity

8:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking (breakfast provided)
8:30-9:15 AM | Conference Excellence: Raising the Bar
9:15-10:15 AM | Sponsorship & Partnership Strategy Lab
10:15-11:00 AM | Chapter & HQ Collaboration Simulation
11:00-11:45 AM | Lighting Talks: Innovations from the Field
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Code of Conduct + Culture Commitment
12:30-2:00 PM | Closing Lunch & SMPS Office Hours (lunch provided)

Thought Leaders

Patricia O'Dell

Senior Account Executive, Association Marriot International

Chris Rickman, FSMPS, CPSM

Director of Operations, Fremont-Wright

Natalie Gozzard, M.Ed.

Chief Advancement Officer SMPS HQ

Danielle Gray, MBA

Director, Content and Knowledge Resources SMPS HQ

Erin Krieger, CEM DES HQ Liaison Director, Event Logistics

Bryan Lipps

Director, Membership SMPS HQ

Antonio Payne, CPA, CDE HQ Liaison

Devin Stubbs

Manager, Digital Marketing SMPS HQ

Marci D. Thompson

Chief Executive Officer SMPS HQ

Francisco Vieira

Art Director SMPS HQ

Kai Wright HQ Liaison Associate Director, Volunteer Relations

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