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Important Details:
*Sessions, lunch and banquet will be held in the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bentonville meeting rooms on the lobby level
*Dress for sessions is smart casual and dress for banquet is semi-formal/cocktail
*Any updates made to schedule or meeting locations will be listed online


CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Monday, July 11

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm:  Registration

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: BE in the MOMENT  
Ozark I
The Improv Lab will host a workshop to help us hone skills we need to be innovative problem solvers and fast-thinking decision makers.  Learn to think faster off the top of your intelligence and improve your paying-attention skills while having a really good time!
(1.5 CAE Credit)

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm:  ENJOY the MOMENT at THE MOMENTARY
Welcome Reception hosted by Visit Bentonville and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bentonville
Don’t miss this kickoff to the ASAE Convention to enjoy moments to savor, sip and see Bentonville!  Shuttles run from hotel lobby to The Momentary and back from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  If you prefer to drive your own vehicle, we will meet you at 507 SE E Street.

Try one of Bentonville’s many restaurants for dinner or a post-reception drink before returning to the hospitality suite at the hotel.  

8:00 pm: RELAX a MOMENT
Executive Lounge
Hospitality Suite hosted by Tunica Partners

Tuesday, July 12

6:00 am – 9:00 am: SAVOR the MOMENT
Bistro 301- Lobby Level
Complimentary breakfast at your leisure in the DoubleTree’s Bistro 301

8:00 am:  Registration

7:00 am – 9:00 am:  PERK up the MOMENT
Magnolia Room 
ASAE Coffee Lounge sponsored by Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau and Fort Smith Convention Center.  Special coffee bar add ins start at 8:00 am.

7:00 am – 9:00 am:  CONNECT in the MOMENT
Red Bud Room 
Networking lounge hosted by DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bentonville will be open for you to charge your devices,  work from the road, recharge your relationships and make your mark on something special! 

9:00 am – 10:30 am: RESPOND to the MOMENT
Ozark I
Responding in a Crisis:  Aaron Mullins will lead a panel of communications officials in a discussion on best practices for identifying risk exposures and implementing effective and practical responses.  (1.5 CAE Credits)

10:30 am:  A MOMENT TO BREAK
Magnolia Room
Hosted by Fairfield Bay Conference Center

10:45 am - 12:00 pm: SEIZE the MOMENT
Ozark I
Next Generation Leaders:  Talent Attraction and Development in Arkansas.  Discuss how to bring in and reinvest in talent.  Gain a better understand what employees want out of work and how to attract them. (1.5 CAE Credits)

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: SAVOR the MOMENT
Ozark II&III
Lunch Hosted by Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs.  Entertainment provided by Celebrations Events & Entertainment.

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm: CREATE your MOMENT 
Ozark II&III
Create partnerships that work.  Jenn Cozens with ClaraLeone will lead us through a hands strategy session that will help create more personal connections with members and clients to maximize your sales and marketing opportunities. (1.5 CAE Credits)

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm:  LIVE in the MOMENT
Experience Bentonville with a variety of fun activities designed to fit your current mood and moment

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: SIP a MOMENT
Meeting Room Breezeway
Reception Hosted by Explore Branson

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: CELEBRATE the MOMENT
Ozark II&III
Awards & Installation Banquet
Hosted by Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau and Fort Smith Convention Center
 
RELAX a MOMENT
Hospitality Suite hosted by Tunica Partners
 
Wednesday, July 13

6:00 am – 9:00 am: SAVOR the Final MOMENTS
Bistro 301 Lobby Level
Complimentary breakfast at your leisure in the DoubleTree’s Bistro 301 before you travel home safely!

 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Partners!