MPI North Florida 2023 Educon

Join the North Florida chapter of MPI for Educon on September 11th at Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort! Plan now to attend this valuable day of education that will include a variety of topics.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

*Schedule of Events subject to change

COST: 
$77 for Members
$127 for Non-Members

ATTIRE: 
Resort Casual 

HOSTED BUYER - SUPPLIERS
There are limited hosted buyer/exhibitor packages and sponsorships available.  We are opening this opportunity up to MPI North Florida Supplier Members FIRST until August 1st. Get your reservation & location in now before we offer this to all suppliers in our database!

HOSTED BUYER - MEETING PLANNERS
Planners will have the opportunity to apply for our hosted buyer program.  Approved meeting planner hosted buyers who attend all appointments will receive a refund of their registration fee.  Program benefits include breakfast, hosted buyer appointments, networking breaks with our vendors, educational sessions offering (3) hours of CEU credits, lunch & an oceanfront networking reception.

Please note:   Registration and payment will be required in advance.   
Day-of payments and walk-ins will not be accepted on-site.

Find additional information about our speakers here.

SPONSORSHIPS
Suppliers, we invite you to join us for the Hosted Buyer program or as a 2023 Educon Sponsor to highlight your brand in front of nearly 100 meeting and hospitality professionals! Your involvement will provide you with the following benefits:

• Exhibit tabletop with two dedicated networking breaks
• Full Hosted Buyer profile and contact information will be provided
• Company name recognition during the program
• Networking breakfast with hosted buyers
• Lunch, Networking Reception, and Educational Program registration
• 6' table and 1 chair for promotion materials.
• One (1) program registration

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available including Exhibitor Only, Session Sponsors, and In-Kind Raffle Donations. For additional information and to submit a sponsorship registration, please visit our registration site here!
 
Not only will this event provide value for your company as attendees, it also provides the opportunity to showcase your services and event space at one of the largest MPI NF programs of the year.
 
  
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:

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Exhibitor Display Table $252

• Exhibit booth with two dedicated networking breaks
• Lunch, Networking Reception, Educational Program Registration
• 6' table and 2 chairs for promotional materials. May bring your own table and/or floor displays
• One (1) program registration, additional guests $77 (member) and $127 (non-member) 

Hosted Buyer & Exhibitor Table $502

• 1:1 appointments with Meeting Planners
• Exhibit booth with two dedicated networking breaks
• Full hosted buyer profile and contact information will be provided
• Company name recognition during program
• Optional networking breakfast, with hosted buyers
• Lunch, Networking Reception, Educational Program Registration
• 6' table and 2 chairs for promotional materials. May bring your own table and/or floor displays
• One (1) program registration, additional guests $77 (member) and $127 (non-member) 

 
Raffles: In-Kind 
Provide an item of your choice to be raffled off at the end of the event. Attendees get excited to hear their number called, so you won’t want to miss this chance to have your company recognized.

• Recognition during the event
• Company name listed on program

 
Session Sponsor: $1,002 – 3 Available
As a Session Sponsor your logo will appear on the agenda and a company representative will have the opportunity to introduce the session and play a two-minute video and/or presentation.

• One (1) program registration
• Opportunity to show promotional video, up to 2 minutes
• Vendor Display Table in hotel ballroom
• Logo recognition on event agenda and during the event
• Company representative will introduce session and speakers

Lodging information - Deadline August 25th





Located on a premier stretch of St. Augustine Beach, Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach offers 175 all-suites and 25,000 square feet of meeting & event space. Just opened in late 2018 our full service AAA Four Diamond Resort has quickly become one of the most popular resorts in North Florida!

With an ideal oceanfront location directly on the beautiful St. Augustine Beaches and near popular restaurants and shops. We are also just a quick 10 minute drive to historic downtown St. Augustine. Start your morning in our signature restaurant – Harvest and Reel - with a free made-to-order breakfast. Wind down after a busy day with drinks and snacks at the complimentary Evening Reception* before returning to our restaurant for a delectable dining experience. Daily room service is available, and our Castaway Cantina pool bar is the perfect spot to enjoy tasty cocktails and select light fare. Settle in to one of our beautiful suites featuring a private bedroom and separate living room with a sofa bed as well as a flat-screen TV in each room with cable and movies. Take advantage of the wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and complimentary WiFi for Hilton Honors Members. Our 25,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor event space includes two oceanfront event lawns and covered terraces while our Anastasia Ballroom features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Ocean. Bask in the Florida sunshine by our resort-style infinity pool or relax in one of our cabanas. Feeling adventurous? Check out some of our watersport activities. Our younger guests will find plenty of children’s activities. Explore the area on bicycle or visit the nearby historic district.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!