IPEC

The leading conference produced exclusively for independent planners not associated with third-party organizations.

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ABOUT IPEC

The IPEC program for independent planners provides the perfect mix of education, networking and meetings with suppliers, with options for hosted and nonhosted buyers. Those booking new business will meet with myriad suppliers who are eager to host the buyers’ future events. Sessions and guided discussions will focus on current topics of importance.

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Learn

Learn

Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to independent planners.

Connect

Connect

Connect during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

Enjoy

Enjoy

Network during the exclusive activities.

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare, accommodations, meals and planned activities. Hosted buyers must submit an application and those who are selected to attend will participate in:

  • Two productive days of pre-scheduled meetings with key suppliers from across the United States
  • Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
  • Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other independent planners

 To learn more, please contact Dana Kallman.

To be announced

SUPPLIER INFO

Individual Package

Registration Includes

  • Display table & appointments
  • All event activities
  • Buyer profiles via event app

Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or: Shalise DeMott at 561-251-9846 or sdemott@ntmllc.com

Past Exhibitors

  • Awesome Alpharetta
  • Boise Centre
  • Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Chattanooga Tourism Co.
  • City of Rock Hill
  • Club Med
  • Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Destination El Paso
  • Discover Denton
  • Discover Durham
  • Discover Flagstaff
  • Discover Newport (R.I.)
  • Discover Puerto Rico
  • Embassy Suites St. Augustine
  • Experience Columbia, S.C.
  • Experience Grand Rapids
  • Explore Asheville
  • Explore Branson
  • Florida's Historic Coast: St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra
  • Florida Keys & Key West
  • Fort Smith
  • Fredericksburg CVB
  • Guest House at Graceland
  • Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine
  • Hammock Beach and Golf Resort
  • Hilton Head Chamber
  • Hoteles Xcaret
  • Huntsville - Madison
  • Iberostar
  • IHG - Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resorts
  • IP Casino Resort Spa - Biloxi
  • Jekyll Island Club Resort
  • Kalahari Resorts
  • Karisma Hotels & Resorts (Premier Worldwide Marketing)
  • L'Auberge de Sedona
  • Louisville Tourism
  • Margaritaville, Hollywood Beach
  • Memphis Travel
  • Naples/Marco Island/Everglades
  • Ocean Center
  • Ocean Properties, Hotels & Resorts
  • Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
  • Palace Resorts
  • Park City Chamber/Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Peabody Memphis
  • Plaza Hotel and Casino
  • Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Rentyl Resorts
  • Romeo Entertainment Group
  • Sahara Las Vegas
  • Salem Convention Center
  • San Diego Travel Authority
  • Sedona Chamber of Commerce
  • Sheraton Sandkey
  • Sonoma County Tourism
  • South Point Casino
  • The San Francisco Peninsula
  • Travel Butler County, OH
  • Travel Cobb
  • Travel Costa Mesa
  • Travel Portland
  • Travel Salem/Salem Convention Center
  • Travel Santa Ana
  • Tropicana Las Vegas
  • Visit Santa Ana
  • Visit Anchorage
  • Visit Chandler
  • Visit Charlotte
  • Visit Denver
  • Visit Fairfax
  • Visit Greenville SC
  • Visit Jacksonville
  • Visit Las Cruces
  • Visit Lubbock
  • Visit Madison
  • Visit Marina Del Rey
  • Visit Myrtle Beach
  • Visit Orlando
  • Visit Plano
  • Visit Richardson
  • Visit South Walton
  • Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
  • Visit Virginia Beach
  • Visit Walnut Creek
  • Westgate Las Vegas

To be announced

Day One

All Day
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In
2:00pm– 5:30pm
Registration
3:00pm – 5:45pm
Supplier tabletop set-up (Optional)
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Exhibitor Set-Up (optional)
5:30pm 6:30pm
Planners: Site Inspection of Host Hotel
6:30pm 8:30pm
Welcome Reception

Day Two

7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Opening Remarks & General Session
9:30am – 12:15pm
One-on-One Meetings
12:45pm
Gather for Lunch Departure
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch & Site Tour
3:00pm 4:00pm
One-on-One Meetings
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Free Time/Activities
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dinner

Day Three

7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Educational Session
9:30m12:00pm
One-on One Meetings
12:15pm
Departure for Lunch
12:45pm2:00pm
Lunch
After 2pm
Departures

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Buyers Contact:

Dana Kallman

dkallman@ntmllc.com

Suppliers Contact:

Shalise DeMott

561-251-9846

sdemott@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Beth Dean

513-817-8737

bdean@ntmllc.com