Annual Convention & Trade Show Schedule
Welcome to the ATIA Annual Convention & Trade Show, October 13 - 15 at the Wedgewood Resort in Fairbanks! View an outline of the daily schedule below. Schedule is subject to change.
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 13
Registration
Location TBD
Sponsored by:
Morning: Alaska Host Training
Location TBD
Pre-registration required.
Trainer: Tay Clayton, ATIA
12:00PM - 1:00 PM: First Timer's Event
Location TBD
Welcome first timer's of Convention! This is your opportunity to learn more about what to expect, how to make the most of Convention, and network.
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Enjoy lunch on your own in Fairbanks!
Trade Show Opens / Doors Open
Convention Kick-Off
Conference Room
Emcee: Tekla Butcher-Monson, Trail Breaker Kennel
Sponsored by:
Tourism Year in Review
Speakers: Josh Howes, Premier Alaska Tours & ATIA Board Chair; Jillian Simpson, ATIA President & CEO
Networking Break in the Trade Show
Trade Show
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Concurrent Sessions
Speed Networking
Trade Show
Stock up on business cards and get ready to make some new connections! The concept is simple: two lines of attendees face each other and take a minute to introduce themselves. With new faces to meet every 60 seconds, you'll end the session with a pile of new professional contacts in Alaska's visitor industry!
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Transportation to Opening Night Reception
Sponsored by:
Opening Night Reception
Antique Auto Museum
Sponsored by: Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, HAP Alaska Yukon
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 14
Registration Open
Location TBD
Breakfast on your own.
General Session 1
Conference Center
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General Session 2
Conference Center
Sponsored by:
Networking Break in the Trade Show
Trade Show
Sponsored by:
General Session 3
Conference Center
Sponsored by:
Lunch - Candidate Forum
Conference Center
Sponsored by:
Concurrent Sessions
Networking Break in the Trade Show
Trade Show
Sponsored by:
Peer Roundtables
Emerging Tourism Leaders Networking Reception
Trade Show
We will be hosting a special reception for young professionals who are the next generation of leaders in the Alaska tourism industry. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mix and mingle with emerging and established leaders in the tourism industry.
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COMMUNITY NIGHT
The community of Fairbanks will be hosting a special SURPRISE event for ATIA Convention attendees full of food, fun, and festivities. All ATIA attendees are welcome to attend.
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 15
Bloody Mary Bar in the Trade Show
Trade Show
General Session 4
Conference Center
Sponsored by:
General Session 5
Conference Center
Sponsored by:
Lunch / General Session 6
Conference Center
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5 for 5 Presentations
Conference Center
Join us for our "5 for 5" event, where your fellow Convention attendees get to come up on stage and have 5 minutes to present up to 5 slides about their business or product! Like our sponsors of this event, Thompson & Co., would say: Good PR starts at home. Listen to your industry peers tell their story or pitch their product in a quick and captivating 5-minute presentation. Presenters must sign up in advance.
Sponsored by:
Peer Roundtables
Location TBD
Sponsored by:
ATIA Board of Directors Meeting and ATIA Foundation Board Meeting
Transportation to Closing Reception & Banquet
Closing Reception
8 Star
Mix and mingle with your fellow attendees before the closing night Banquet.
ATIA Awards Banquet & Advocacy Live Auction
8 Star