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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
Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1
Embracing Bold Collaboration: Creating destination vibrancy through the power of partnerships.
Zelms’ career has allowed her to work in urban communities in the heart of Texas and the north shore of Chicago, (where she dabbled in improv at The Second City), world-class visitor destinations in the high desert of Arizona, the vibrant and diverse community of Mankato, MN and now Rochester – a global destination for healthcare. Zelms is an International City/County Management Association (ICMA) credentialed manager, was awarded the ICMA Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award in 2014 and is a 2017 graduate of the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Augustana College. As City Administrator, she is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for overall City operations as well as carrying out the policies and ordinances of the City Council, coordinating with the Mayor, and directing the administrative functions and operations for service areas supported by a team of over 950 employees and a budget of almost $580M.
Presented by: Alison Zelms, City Administrator, City of Rochester MN
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
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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
Mayo Civic Center Ballroom 1
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