UMCVB Fall Conference Agenda

*schedule subject to change

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 (Pre-Conference/Conference Day 1)

8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom Lobby South

9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Exhibitor Set-Up

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch on your own

Downtown Rochester


2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Conference Welcome

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

Welcome to the 27th annual UMCVB Fall Conference!

Presented by:

  • Brent Cory, President & CEO of Enjoy Eagan and the UMCVB Board President
  • Joe Ward, President of Experience Rochester MN

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Opening Keynote

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

Yes Is the Answer

Christine Trippi is the author of Yes Is the Answer, the #1 bestselling book for hospitality on Amazon, and Founder & Chief Energy Officer at The Wise Pineapple. This private hospitality
brand connects ambitious leaders to their goals. Christine has been serving select, full and resort properties for 36+ years and she helps hotel teams to Be Confident, Empowered,
and Lead from the Heart through mindset and proprietary strategy that leverages each leader to take action and get Sweet Results!

Presented by: Christine Trippi, Speaker | Author | Consultant, The Wise Pineapple

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Break & Visit Exhibitors 

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions 1

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4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Break & Visit Exhibitors 

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm |  Welcome Happy Hour

Mayo Civic Center

Hosted by Tempest

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Opening Reception

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Sponsors: Experience Rochester


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (Conference Day 2)

7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom Lobby South

7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffett

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

8:15 am – 8:45 am | Welcome & Announcements

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

8:45 am – 9:45 am | Morning Keynote

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9:45 am – 10:15 pm | Break & Visit Exhibitors

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

10:15 am – 11:00 am | Concurrent Sessions 2

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11:00 am – 11:15 am | Break 

11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions 3

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12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Lunch Buffet & Visit Exhibitors 

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Luncheon Keynote

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1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Break & Visit Exhibitors

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Afternoon Keynote

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3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Refresh at hotels

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm |Travel to Experience Tours

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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Experience Tours

Explore what makes Rochester unique with three different adventures that highlight the community’s rich history and art scene, the award winning breweries, and the ever famous Mayo Clinic Campus!  More information will be announced soon.

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Pre-Dinner Reception

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Sponsors: Experience Rochester

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Dine Around Rochester

dinner on your own

 


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (Conference Day 3)

7:00 am – 12:00 pm | Registration

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom Lobby South

7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffett

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

8:15 am – 8:30 am | Welcome & Announcements

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

8:30 am – 9:15 am | Award Presentations

Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1

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9:15 am – 9:30 am | Break 

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9:30 am – 10:15 am | Concurrent Sessions 4

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10:15 am – 10:45 am | Break & Visit Exhibitors

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10:45 am – 11:45 am | Closing Keynote 

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11:45 am – 12:15 pm | 2025 Welcome Presentation

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12:15 pm – 12:30 pm | Conference Closing

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