Big Opportunities for Smaller Meetings
April 25–27, 2027
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz, CA
New Relationships. New Business.
67%
New Attendees
14,700+
Future Room Nights
1,051+
Pre-Scheduled Appointments
ABOUT SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS
Small Meetings.
Meaningful Connections. Real Business.
Small & Boutique Meetings connects planners sourcing programs of 100 room nights or fewer on peak with supplier partners ready to welcome their business.
In an intimate, highly focused environment, planners discover new destinations and solutions while suppliers gain valuable face time with qualified buyers actively sourcing smaller meetings and events.
The Experience Includes:
- Pre-scheduled one-to-one appointments
- Highly qualified meeting and incentive buyers
- Targeted industry education
- Curated networking experiences
- Destination and property discovery
- Meaningful opportunities to build lasting business relationships
WHO ATTENDS
HOSTED BUYERS
The planners attending Small & Boutique Meetings source a diverse portfolio of programs ideally suited to boutique properties, resorts, destinations and unique venues:
- Executive & Board Meetings
- Leadership Retreats
- Sales Meetings
- Incentive Programs
- Association Meetings
- Corporate Off-Sites
- Educational Conferences
SUPPLIERS
Meet with planners seeking the destinations, properties and solutions that make smaller meetings exceptional.
Small & Boutique Meetings welcomes destinations, CVBs, hotels, resorts, boutique properties, DMCs, unique venues, technology providers, merchandise partners and other event suppliers looking to grow their share of the small-meetings market.
Through pre-scheduled appointments and curated networking, suppliers gain direct access to planners actively sourcing future programs.
HOST PARTNERS
HOSTED BUYERS
Smaller programs demand just as much creativity, personalization and attention to detail as large-scale events—and often create opportunities for destinations and properties that may not traditionally compete for major conventions.
Small & Boutique Meetings creates a dedicated marketplace where planners can discover distinctive destinations, properties and experiences perfectly suited to their programs, while suppliers connect directly with buyers seeking exactly what they offer.
Discover More Possibilities
SOURCE
Discover destinations, properties and partners ideally suited for smaller programs.
ENGAGE
Meet face-to-face through productive, pre-scheduled business appointments.
LEARN
Gain relevant insights and ideas designed for today's meeting and incentive professionals.
EXPERIENCE
Discover firsthand what each host destination can offer your future groups.
Small Meetings. Big Business.
42%
Plan 20+ Meetings Annually
70%
Manage Annual Budgets Over $500K+
$4.4M
Projected F&B Pipeline
SUPPLIERS
Small & Boutique Meetings gives suppliers a focused platform to build their pipeline, strengthen industry relationships and increase visibility within the growing small-meetings market.
Take your participation further with strategic sponsorship opportunities that place your brand at the center of the attendee experience. From hosted events and branded activations to high-impact placements, sponsorships create memorable opportunities to showcase your organization and reinforce your presence before, during and after the event.
Whether your goal is business development, brand awareness or long-term partnership growth, Small & Boutique Meetings offers opportunities designed to maximize the value of your participation.
THE PARTNERS BEHIND EXCEPTIONAL SMALL MEETINGS
AIC Hotel Group
AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
Boise Centre
Cedar Rapids Tourism
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Destination Ann Arbor
Discover Flagstaff
Destination Irvine
Discover San Angelo
E Hawaii Destination Services
Embassy Suites The Woodlands at Hughes Landing
Filoli
GOCAL
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Great Wolf
Hard Rock Daytona Beach
High Country Motor Inn
Hilton Head
Hilton Pasadena
Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley
IHG
Inn at the Pier
Limelight Hotels
Mammoth Resorts
Meet Long Beach
Miraval Resorts
Monterey Bay Aquarium
North Lake Tahoe
Palms Casino Resort
Peregrine Hospitality Group
Postcard Cabins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Punta Gorda
See Monterey
Snowmass Tourism
Songteller Hotel
Sonoma County Tourism
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
Team San Jose
Tempe Tourism
The Monarch Hotel
The Rockport Conference Center
The San Francisco Peninsula
The Wort Hotel
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim
Visit Anchorage
Visit Berkeley
Visit Chandler
Visit College Station
Visit Fredericksburg
Visit Grand Prairie
Visit Hamilton County, IN
Visit Huntington Beach
Visit Laguna Beach
Visit Marina Del Rey
Visit Napa Valley
Visit Orlando
Visit Oxnard
Visit Pasadena
Visit Plano
Visit Rockport
Visit Rockwall
Visit San Jose
Visit Santa Cruz
Visit SLO CAL
Visit South Walton
Visit South Walton
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Visit Tri-Valley
Visit Tyler
Visit Ventura
Visit Walnut Creek
AGENDA
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SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2027 |
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All Day |
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In |
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2:00pm – 5:30pm |
Registration |
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2:00pm – 5:30pm |
Supplier tabletop set-up (optional) |
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5:30pm – 6:30pm |
Planners: Site Inspection |
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6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Welcome Reception |
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MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2027 |
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7:30am – 8:00am |
Breakfast |
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8:00am – 9:15am |
Opening Remarks & Educational Session |
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9:30am – 12:15pm |
One-on-One Meetings |
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12:30pm – 2:30pm |
Lunch & Site Tour |
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3:00pm – 4:00pm |
One-on-One Meetings |
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4:00pm – 6:00pm |
Free Time/Activities |
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7:00pm – 9:00pm |
Dinner |
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TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2027 |
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7:30am – 8:00am |
Breakfast |
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8:00am – 9:15am |
Educational Session |
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9:30am – 12:00pm |
One-on One Meetings |
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12:45pm – 2:00pm |
Lunch |
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Afternoon |
Departures |
PAST FEATURED SPEAKERS
Ryan Lavarnway
Keynote Speaker and Former Major Leaguer
Shannon Bahrke Happe
Two-time Olympic Medalist, CEO
Team Empower Hour
Mark A. Herrera
Founder and President
Global Awareness Professionals
HOST VENUE
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Set on 300 wooded acres overlooking Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains, this peaceful retreat pairs natural beauty with easy access to redwood-lined trails, championship golf, sandy beaches and downtown Santa Cruz.
Special room rates available for attendees.
BUYERS
We will make your reservations for you.
SUPPLIERS
You will receive information as the event approaches to book your accommodations.
HOST HOTEL FEATURES
- 156 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites.
- 12,000-square-foot full-service spa.
- Two heated outdoor pools.
- On-site tennis and pickleball courts.
- California-inspired dining at The View Restaurant & Bar.
- 35,000+ square feet of flexible event space.
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING
“The intimacy and quality of the appointments were exceptional. I left feeling inspired and more confident than ever about destinations I can recommend to my clients.”
Past Attendee
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