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The SE Chapter is excited to invite you to attend the 35th anniversary of our Southeastern Classic, an educational and networking event. This year’s SE Classic will be held in-person on September 17 — 18, 2026 at Surf Expo, Orlando, Florida and the Classic registration includes free access to Surf Expo, the largest and longest-running watersports and coastal life trade show in the world!The theme this year is:Making Waves in Exhibitions: 35 Years StrongEarn up to 10 CEM clock hours.Registration Fees (includes free access to the Surf Expo show):Registration closes on Wednesday, September 9th at 12pm ET. Members - Full Classic: $500NOTE: The first 10 planners to use the discount code 2026ClassicPlanner will receive $50 off their registrationMembers - One Day Only (Thursday): $350Nonmembers: $650Nonmembers - One Day Only (Thursday): $425Students: $200SCHEDULEThursday, September 17th7:30 am - 8:00 am:Breakfast & RegistrationSPONSORED BY: Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau8:00 amWelcome & Opening Keynote“Frazzle Free™ — Living and Leading with Clarity, Confidence & Courage”Christina Renee, International Transformational Strategist & Global Keynote Speaker9:15 am:Break9:30 am“Prompt Me If You Can: Getting Better Results from AI Without Being a Tech Expert”Aaron Batson, Director of Client Management,AGS Expo Services andEllis Roe, Director of Strategic Planning,AGS Expo ServicesSPONSORED BY: AGS Expo Services10:30 am:Break10:45am“Easy Ways to Empower Your New(and “New-ish”) Exhibitors”Robyn Davis, ExhibitorsWINH.comSPONSORED BY: IAEE Education Fund11:45 am:Photos12:00pm:Session 4 Lunch & LearnPanel Discussion“Catch the Content Wave: Turn Your Show Floor Into a Year-Round Content Engine”Kiristin Delgado, Content Manager, CNTVSPONSORED BY:Orange County Convention CenterandVisit Orlando1:30 pm:Break1:45 pm: Surf Expo Tour2:45 pm:Break3:00 pm“Coaching Circle: Structured Peer-to-Peer Problem Solving”Robyn Davis, ExhibitorsWINH.comSPONSORED BY: IAEE Education Fund4:00 pm:Announcements4:15 pm:Community Service Event withThe Sharing Center5:00 pm:Break6:00 pm: 35th Annual Celebration DinnerFriday, September 18th7:30 am:Breakfast8:00 am“Delivering a World-Class Customer Experience: Lessons From The Mouse”Danny Snow, Snow & Associates, Inc.9:00 am:Break9:15 am“Forecasting the Future of Live Events”Jess Stephens, Senior Client Solutions Director, FreemanSPONSORED BY: Emerald Carpets10: 15 am:Break10:30 am“Meetings Matter: Panel”Moderated by: Gwen Venable, Executive Vice President, Expo & Communication Services, USPOULTRYSpeakers: Anne Sculthorpe, Director of Exhibit Services, USPOULTRY; Jacob Smith, Market Segment Manager, Emerald Carpets; Will Estes, Sustainability Manager, Emerald Carpets; TBD Speaker from Visit OrlandoSPONSORED BY: USPOULTRY11:45 am:Closing RemarksLodging:Make your reservation today! Take advantage of our negotiated room rate at The Rosen Centre for $174/night. Book directly with the hotel:https://www.rosencentre.comLocation:Surf ExpoORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTERWest Building, Level 3, above A Hall9800 International DriveOrlando, FL 32819Parking Information: Park in OCCC West Parking Lot