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Conference Schedule

Cedar Rapids, Iowa : September 27-29, 2023

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

1:00 PM : Conference Registration

Welcome to Small Market Meetings Conference, meet the staff that will take care of you for the next three days.

Keynote Address

A motivational kickoff that will give you great ideas for setting up your meeting.

6:30 PM : Sponsored Dinner & Entertainment

Today's Reception & Entertainment is hosted by the Cedar Rapids Tourism and the Eastern Iowa Airport with surprises in store for our guests.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

8:00 AM : Sponsored Breakfast

Start your day with colleagues in an atmosphere designed to boost the thought process for a great day.

Education Seminars

Seminars about the current topics and challenges for Meeting Planners & Travel Industry relating to Conferences & Conventions.

10:00 AM : Marketplace I

Meeting planners and industry delegates meet for one-on-one discussions for potential business opportunities.

1:00 PM : Sponsored Lunch

This luncheon features entertainment and information from a new meeting destination.

2:00 PM : City Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a tour of our host city—experiencing it like no other. Travel Industry joins with Meeting Planners for further time to solidify relationships.

6:00 PM : Sponsored Dinner

Friday, September 29, 2023

8:00 AM : Sponsored Breakfast

Start your day with colleagues in an atmosphere designed to boost the thought process for a great day.

Education Seminars

A topic that is always of great interest to meeting planners.

10:00 AM : Marketplace II

Meeting planners and industry delegates meet for one-on-one discussions.

1:30 PM : Closing Lunch

The Closing Luncheon is designed to review the information and contacts you have collected and discuss this NEW Meeting Market. This luncheon features entertainment from our 2024 Conference Host destination... TBA!!

3:00 PM : Shuttles Depart

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