Schedule at-a-Glance
The following schedule of events is preliminary and subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Now accepting presentation proposals! Deadline to submit: October 7, 2024.
Now accepting presentation proposals! Deadline to submit: October 7, 2024.
| Monday, April 28, 2025 | |
| 1:45pm - 6:30pm | Conference Registration Desk Open |
| 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Burlington Area Familiarization (FAM) Tour |
| 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Regions of Vermont Vendor Set-up |
| 2:30pm - 6:30pm | Sponsor Trade Show Set-up |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Regions of Vermont Networking Mixer |
| Evening | Dinner On Own Check out the new in-house restaurant, Original Skiff! |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | |
| 8:00am - 5:00pm | Conference Registration Desk Open; Sponsor Trade Show Open |
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast with Sponsors |
| 9:00am - 9:50am | WELCOME & KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Vermont Department of Tourism & Marking Update with Commissioner Pelham Sponsored by Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing |
| 9:50am - 10:00am | Transition Break |
| 10:00am - 10:50am | Concurrent Sessions Block 1 |
| 10:50am - 11:00am | Transition Break |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm | Networking Lunch with Sponsors |
| 1:00pm - 1:50pm | Concurrent Sessions Block 2 |
| 1:50pm - 2:00pm | Transition Break |
| 2:00pm - 2:50pm | KEYNOTE ADDRESS |
| 2:50pm - 3:00pm | Transition Break |
| 3:00pm - 3:50pm | Concurrent Sessions Block 3 |
| 3:50pm - 5:00pm | Reception with Sponsors |
| 5:00pm | Sponsor Trade Show Tear-down |
| Evening | Dinner On Own Check out the new in-house restaurant, Original Skiff! |
Keynote Presentations
Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing Update
Tuesday, April 29 | 9:00am - 9:50am
Commissioner Pelham will share the Department of Tourism and Marketing's key initiatives from the past year and strategic goals for the year ahead.
Tuesday, April 29 | 9:00am - 9:50am
Commissioner Pelham will share the Department of Tourism and Marketing's key initiatives from the past year and strategic goals for the year ahead.
Heather Pelham, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
Heather Pelham has served in the role of Commissioner for the Department of Tourism and Marketing since 2019, leading the team responsible for promoting Vermont as a global travel and relocation destination, welcoming on average over 13 million visitors each year to the state and supporting an industry that brings in over $3 billion in annual economic impact. Prior to this role Pelham served as the Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Vermont for four years and continues to consult on communications strategy and marketing initiatives across the Vermont state government enterprise. Before joining state government, Pelham was the managing partner of a central Vermont advertising and design firm for 15 years and has over 25 years of experience in creative strategy, brand management and integrated marketing campaigns. |
Pre-Conference FAM Tour
Burlington Area Familiarization (FAM) Tour
Monday, April 28 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Capacity is limited; advance RSVP required.
Familiarize yourself with the greater Burlington area! Registrants will meet in the Hotel Champlain lobby to catch the bus (provided by Premier Coach). Bus departs at 2:00pm; please plan to board at 1:45pm. Check back for a list of stops!
Monday, April 28 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Capacity is limited; advance RSVP required.
Familiarize yourself with the greater Burlington area! Registrants will meet in the Hotel Champlain lobby to catch the bus (provided by Premier Coach). Bus departs at 2:00pm; please plan to board at 1:45pm. Check back for a list of stops!