Incentive Live

ABOUT INCENTIVE LIVE

Incentive Live offers a compelling agenda that makes this event a must-attend for industry professionals. In addition to one-on-one appointments with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, merchandise and technology providers, gift cards, and tourism offices, Incentive Live presents leading industry experts providing the latest perspective on industry trends and best practices that will help take your incentive programs to the next level.

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Learn

Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers, roundtable participants, and boardroom presenters who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.

Connect

Connect with premier suppliers from around the world during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

Enjoy

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare and planned activities.

HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES.

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

• Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with global incentive suppliers including travel, brand name merchandise, and gift cards
• Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
• Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers

For more information, contact Cindy Binder at [email protected].

EXHIBITOR INFO

EXHIBITORS - Limited Availability (fee for additional suppliers)

• One table for pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments

• Experiential networking activities, off-site functions and event meals

SPONSORSHIPS - Limited Availability

Sponsorship packages are available, including receptions, education, keycards, room drops and much more.

Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shalise DeMott.

SPEAKERS

Annette Gregg, CMM, CIS

CEO, Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

As CEO of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, Annette Gregg, CMM, CIS leads the organization’s 3,700 global members and the SITE Foundation. Gregg has an extensive background in the meetings and hospitality industry, serving in executive positions for corporations, associations and nonprofits. Among her many events industry accolades, she has won the Coach Award for the Association of Women in Events; and has been named a Northstar Meetings Group Influential #Eventprof, Community Leader of the Year and Planner of the Year for MPI San Diego, and an Eventex 100 Most Influential Business Events Professionals.

Brett Hatch

Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales, Blue Delta Jeans

Brett Hatch is senior vice president of corporate sales for Blue Delta Jeans. The industry veteran is the founder of Maui Jim’s corporate gifts division and is a visionary leader with 30 years of experience in the incentive travel and gifting industries. He has served on the boards of the Incentive Marketing Association and Incentive Research Foundation and is active in industry associations including Meeting Professionals International and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. Among his industry accolades, Hatch was among Incentive’s "25 Most Influential People in the Motivation Industry" and Northstar Meetings Group’s "Top 25 Influencers of the Meetings Industry."

John Hernstat

Director, New Business and Industry Relations, Maui Jim Sunglasses

John Hernstat is Maui Jim’s director for new business and industry relations. Prior to joining the company in 2020, he was a hospitality executive for Hyatt Hotels for 28 years, leading sales and marketing efforts. In his role, Hernstat is focused on leading strategic partnership opportunities and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.

Amanda Perna

CEO, Founder and Creative Director, The House of Perna

Amanda Perna is a fashion designer, design expert, best-selling author, stylist and entrepreneur. She has collaborated to create content, illustrations & activations for brands including Hearst Publications, Pinterest, Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Hallmark, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.After designing for Calvin Klein and appearing on Project Runway, Amanda decided to launch her own businesses. Her clothing and accessories brand, The House of Perna in Delray Beach, is focused on bright colors, bold prints and maximalist style with minimal waste. Her women’s and children’s store, A Little Wyld, scours the world for high-quality, whimsical products that celebrate unique style and spark your Wyld side.

AGENDA

Sunday May 31
Monday June 1
Tuesday June 2

Sunday, May 31

All Day

Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In

3:00pm – 5:30pm

Registration, Gifting Lounge and CSR

3:00pm – 5:30pm

Supplier tabletop set-up (optional)

5:30pm – 6:45pm

Planners: Site Inspection of The Boca Raton

6:45pm – 9:00pm

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by The Boca Raton

Monday, June 1

7:00am – 7:30am

AM Wellness: Meditation and Breathing (optional)

Our breath is one of the most powerful tools we have, and it's always at our disposal. In this mindfulness experience, you will practice different breathing exercises that lead into a guided peaceful meditation. Part of the breathwork will include inhaling soothing essential oils. Through these practices, we can ease tension in the body and calm the mind.

7:30am – 8:15am

Breakfast

Sponsored by The Boca Raton

8:15am – 9:15am

Opening Remarks & Educational Session: "The Human Touch: People-First Design for Incentive Programs"

Presented by Annette Gregg
Sponsored by Big Cedar Lodge

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Today’s top performers don’t just want to be rewarded—they want to feel seen, understood, and genuinely valued. Designing programs with a human lens ensures those feelings are powerful, personal, and enduring.

Motivation is no longer one-size-fits-all: Designing programs with a human focus means understanding what matters to individuals: their aspirations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and even how they prefer to connect with others. In planning for today’s participants —particularly across multigenerational and globally diverse workforces — incentive profs need to craft programs that are authentic, purposeful, and foster emotional connections.

In this session, attendees will learn:

The latest data on incentive travel trends
Why in-person gatherings are more important than ever
How to design incentive programs with a people-first approach

9:30am – 12:30pm

One-on-One Meetings (11 with break at 10:45am)

12:30pm – 2:00pm

Lunch

Sponsored by Daytona Beach

2:30pm – 5:30pm

Free Time/Activities

Sponsored by The Boca Raton

Catamaran Sail – departs from Marina closest to Harborside Lawn
Pickleball – 30/45 min of clinic + 1 hour of play
Pool Time (reserved area – Harborside Quiet Pool (cabanas 102 – 115 reserved)
Beach Time (reserved area) at the North Beach at the Beach Club

6:30pm

Planners - Site tour departure to the Beach Club for planner site tour

6:45pm

Suppliers: Departures to The Beach Club

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Reception and Dinner

Sponsored by The Boca Raton

Tuesday, June 2

7:00am – 7:30am

AM Wellness: Sound Healing (optional)

Step into a moment of calm and allow yourself to fully unwind as soothing sounds from crystal bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments create a gentle, immersive soundscape. Simply relax and let the calming vibrations quiet the mind, release tension, and restore a sense of balance and well-being.

7:30am – 8:15am

Breakfast

Sponsored by The Boca Raton

8:15am

Incentive PULSE Survey Highlights

8:25am – 8:45am

Educational Session: "The Power of Personalization: Why Feeling Seen Matters More Than Ever in Incentive Design"

Sponsored by Discover the Palm Beaches

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Presented by Amanda Perna

In today’s world of automation and mass experiences, personalization has become one of the most powerful tools for creating emotional connection, loyalty, and unforgettable moments.

In this engaging and visually driven session, fashion designer and experiential creator Amanda Perna shares how customized events and activations can transform attendees from passive participants into emotionally connected brand advocates.

Through real-world examples from luxury hospitality partnerships, custom fashion activations, incentive experiences, and live personalization events, attendees will learn how thoughtful details — from communication and gifting to food & beverage and interactive customization — can dramatically elevate the guest experience and create lasting emotional impact.

This session explores why the future of luxury is no longer about excess, but about making people feel truly seen, celebrated, and valued.

8:50am – 9:10am

Educational Session: "Modern Gifting Strategies"

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Presented by Brett Hatch, Senior Vice President of Corporate Sales, Blue Delta Jeans; and John Hernstat, Director, New Business and Industry Relations, Maui Jim Sunglasses

Gifts are a much-prized and key inclusion in incentive programs. In this session, industry experts Brett Hatch and John Hernstat will share their insights on why personalized gifts are so popular now, what factors are influencing gift preferences today and best practices incentive gift-giving.

The audience will learn:

The importance of personalization in incentive design and how gifts fit in
What rewards are most motivating to different generations
Sustainable gifts vs. “stuff”
Growing interest in local, authentic gifts
The art of experiential gifting
How incentive pros can keep gifts in the program when budgets are tight

9:30am – 12:30pm

One-on-One Meetings (11 with break at 11am)

Break sponsored by The Boca Raton

12:30pm – 1:45pm

Farewell Lunch

Sponsored by Hilton Luxury Brands

Afternoon

Departures

2026 EXHIBITORS

AIC Hotel Group
Aimbridge All-Inclusive
Aloe Up Sun and Skin Care
Art Ovation Hotel
Aruba Convention Bureau
Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa
AutoCamp
Barbados
Barcelo Hotel Group
Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau
Big Cedar Lodge
Biltmore: The Inn on Biltmore Estate; The Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
Blue Delta Jeans Co.
Business Events Victoria
Cantrav DMC
Carneros Resort and Spa
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Century Cruises
Club Med
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Conrad Orlando at Evermore
Costa Rica DMC
Curacao
Daytona Beach Area CVB
Delta Air Lines
Discover Puerto Rico
Disney Meetings & Events
Dominican Republic Tourism Board
EC Meetings - Malta, Portugal, Italy
Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
Experience Scottsdale
Explore Asheville
Explore Branson
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun
Fiesta Americana Travelty - Grand Fiesta/Fiesta Americana/Live Aqua Hotels
Fiesta Americana Travelty Meeting & Events | Live Aqua Cancun | Live Aqua Punta Cana
Florida Keys & Key West
GO Galapagos - GO Quito Hotel
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
Grand Velas Resorts
Grupo Xcaret
Hard Rock
Hard Rock Daytona Beach
Hilton All-Inclusive Tulum and Hilton All-Inclusive Cancun
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & The Westerly
Hilton Head Island Visitor and Convention Bureau
Hilton Luxury Brands
Hilton Prague Atrium
Horseshoe Bay Resort
Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Dominica, InterContinental Grenada, Six Senses La Sagesse
InterContinental Dublin, College Green Hotel Dublin, Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa
Japan Convention Bureau (JNTO)
Liberty International Germany
Liberty Spain, France, Portugal & Germany
Live Aqua Cancun
Live Aqua Punta Cana
Lopesan Hotel Group Dominican Republic
Louisville Tourism
LPC Worldwide Transportation Group
Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau
Maritim Hotels
Marival Armony Luxury Resort and World Spa MGallery Collection
Marriott International
Marriott International, Caribbean and Mexico, Luxury and Premium Resorts
Maui Jim Corporate Gifts
Meliá Hotels International
MGM Resorts International
Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB
Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
Oasis Hotels & Resorts - Cancun MX
Ocean City, MD
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
Ocean Reef Club, Inc.
Omni Resort Punta Mita
Ocean Signature Resort
Onbe
OPAL Collection
Palladium Hotel Group
Palmaïa The House of AïA
Paws Up Montana
Peregrine Hospitality
Playa Largo Resort & Spa
Posadas
PROMPERU
Punta Cana Resort and Club
River Terrace Inn
Riverside Luxury Cruises
Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, South Caicos
Seiko Watch of America
SLS Playa Mujeres
Snowmass Tourism
South Walton, FL
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches CVB
The Biltmore
The Boca Raton
The Palm Beaches
The Sebastian-Vail
The Southernmost Beach Resort
The Westin Playa Vallarta, An All Inclusive Resort, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & SPA
Tourism Whistler
Tourist Office of Spain
Traverse City Tourism - Michigan
Tropical Incentives DMC
Trump Turnberry, Scotland
Uniworld River Cruises
Velas Resorts
Virgin Voyages
Visit Anchorage
Visit Huntington Beach, California
Visit Loudoun County, Virginia
Visit Mobile
Visit Napa Valley
Visit Sarasota County
Visit Savannah
VisitScotland
Visit South Walton
Visit Panama
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Visit Vail Valley
Visit West Hollywood
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Westgate Resorts
Wynn and Encore Las Vegas