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!!