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ABOUT SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS

Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar's premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs, technology and merchandise providers, and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.

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Learn
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Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.
Connect
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Connect with premier suppliers from helping you with your successful during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.
Enjoy
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All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodation, meals and planned activities.
SPEAKERS

To be announced

HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES. QUESTIONS ABOUT HOSTED-BUYER EVENTS? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

— Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers ready to welcome your smaller event
— Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
— Networking opportunities with other elite buyers and supplier

To learn more why past buyers say Northstar events are the most productive, please contact Dana Kallman.

VENUES

 Advisory Notice Regarding Outside Solicitations

Please be advised that numerous companies have been emailing and calling our attendees attempting to book them into hotels for Northstar events.

Here are the companies and their representatives that we have been made aware of:

• ExpoSite
• CBS International
• Corporate Booking Services
• EHRS
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Global Housing Corporation
• World Wide Travel
• Harlow Sherman, Eventzly

Be advised that these companies and individuals have no relationship with our events. Our attendees are encouraged to disregard any communication received from these companies or any others that are not affiliated with Northstar Meetings Group.

SUPPLIER INFO

Showcase your destination, CVB, DMC, hotel, resort, venue or related service or activity for successful small and boutique-sized meetings and incentive programs. Meet with elite planners and buyers who are currently sourcing suppliers for their upcoming small meetings (100 room nights on peak and below) in 2025 and beyond.

Supplier registration includes 1:1 pre-scheduled appointments, all event networking activities and education.

Please contact your business development director or Shalise DeMott for pricing and sponsorship opportunities. 

Monday, October 26
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
Tuesday, October 27
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
Wednesday, October 28
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Educational Session
9:30am – 12:00pm
One-on One Meetings
12:15pm
Departure for Lunch
12:45pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
After 2pm
Departures
EXHIBITORS
  • AIC Hotel Group
  • Boise Centre
  • Cedar Rapids Tourism
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa
  • Destination Ann Arbor
  • Discover Flagstaff
  • Discover San Angelo
  • E Hawaii Destination Services
  • Embassy Suites The Woodlands at Hughes Landing
  • Hard Rock Daytona Beach
  • Hilton Head
  • Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley
  • IHG
  • Limelight Hotels
  • Miraval Resorts
  • Palms Casino Resort
  • Peregrine Hospitality Group
  • Postcard Cabins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
  • Punta Gorda
  • Snowmass Tourism
  • Songteller Hotel
  • Sonoma County Tourism
  • South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
  • Tempe Tourism
  • The Monarch Hotel
  • The San Francisco Peninsula
  • The Wort Hotel
  • Visit Anchorage
  • Visit Berkeley
  • Visit College Station
  • Visit Fredericksburg
  • Visit Grand Prairie
  • Visit Marina Del Rey
  • Visit Plano
  • Visit Rockport
  • Visit Rockwall
  • Visit San Jose
  • Visit SLO CAL
  • Visit South Walton
  • Visit South Walton
  • Visit St. Pete Clearwater
  • Visit Walnut Creek
CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Suppliers Contact

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

[email protected]

Buyers Contact

Dana Kallman

Director of Buyer Development

[email protected]

Event Logistics Contact

Rita Bergman

Manager, Events and Tradeshows

[email protected]