Oh, what an event it will be! Location, location, location! This year, on Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, the official hotel for the EDPA ACCESS 2016 Conference will be the 21-acre Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, in Orlando, Fla, adjacent to a lake and the Walt Disney World Resort. And just a few miles farther, it’s Universal Studios Florida.
Agenda-wise, this year includes another line-up of top-notch speakers and presenters as well as three different tracks, including the Worldwide Track with its special focus on Germany. Add that to the Down-to-Business and Leading the Way tracks, and attendees will be sure to be kept current on “best practices and growth opportunities for 2017!”
Many other events, receptions and networking opps are planned, including golf, speed networking and the always memorable Presidents Gala.
Keynote speakers include a multi-media presentation by Eric Chester as the opener on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. His topic will be “On Fire at Work – How Great Leaders Ignite Passion in Their People without Burning Them Out.”
Then, on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 8:30 a.m., Stephen Shapiro, Innovation Expert and National Speakers Association Hall of Famer, will speak on “Personality Poker: The Playing Card Tool for Driving High-Performance Teamwork & Innovation.”
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., it’s the ever-popular Annual EDPA Golf Open Scramble, this year held at the Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed, Villas of Grand Cyprus.
Also being held simultaneously at the exact same date and time, Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., is the Fishing Excursion. Besides some of the best in largemouth bass fishing , it’s also a chance to experience Florida alligators, Bald Eagles and a wide variety of waterfowl.
Other offerings include the all-new Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland, an MIF Participants Reception, a Worldwide Track Reception, a First Timers’ Meeting, Women in Exhibitions, the Not-so-Silent Auction, The EDPA Chapter Challenge, Yoga on the Beach, the Supplier Showcase Preview Reception and, of course, the Welcome Reception & Dinner.
Amidst food, great cocktails, exciting and educational events, some power-networking and much more, EDPA ACCESS will be here before you know it!
For more info, visit http://www.edpa.com/access-overview.
