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Upcoming Events

Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 1730 (5:30 PM) at University of Florida  Atlas Lab - UF College of Journalism and Communications, Gainesville and Online (Hybrid)

Running a Charitable Campaign
Speaker: Lesa Phillips
Program Description: Running a charitable campaign can be fun. In this session, we’ll talk about strategies to make your campaign successful, engaging your audience, and fun!
Core Competency: Education and Programming

Connect via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/sgmpzoom  (if prompted for a password, use "leader”).

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SGMP Florida Education Summit 4-5 August

Tuesday 4 August 2026 - Wednesday 5 August 2026

Location
Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach
860 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Oceans of Potential: Coastal Collaboration for Meeting Professionals
Join us for a premier professional development event for government meeting professionals and hospitality suppliers in Florida!

  • Earn 5 CEUs.
  • Participate in a dedicated speed networking event.
  • Exhibitor opportunities are offered.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and elevate your impact!

CONNECT
Build meaningful relationships.

LEARN
Expand your knowledge.

GROW
Navigate new opportunities. Join us for two inspiring days of education, networking, and collaboration on Florida’s historic coast. Connecting people. Inspiring possibilities. Building community.

Featured Keynote Speaker

Reenee Williams-Walter
Soaring with Purpose: Leadership Communication That Builds Trust and Collaboration

Other Speakers and Topics Include

Cris Coniglio, CGMP, PMP, CMP, DES
Event Documentation and Archiving

Steven Hall
Budget and Cost Savings Measures
Meeting Technology and Innovation

Registration

Early Registration Rates (through June 30, 2026)
Planners - $100 (government meeting planners - scholarships available)
Suppliers - $200 (suppliers, vendors, industry partners)

Standard Registration Rates (beginning July 1, 2026)
Planners - $130 (government meeting planners - scholarships available)
Suppliers - $250 (suppliers, vendors, industry partners)

Sponsorships Available
Early Sponsorship Rates (through June 30, 2026)

Exhibitor Table - $300
Includes one 6’ table and 2 chairs (bring your own display items, extension cords, and cord tape.)
Participate in networking opportunities including devoted exhibitor time and dedicated speed networking event.
Includes one supplier registration (extra attendees $200 each).

Standard Sponsorship Rates (beginning July 1, 2026)

Exhibitor Table - $360
Same benefits as above.

Session Sponsor - $500 (Early) / $580 (Standard)
Enjoy exhibit space including one 6’ table and 2 chairs.
Logo featured on agenda and during session.
Introduce a session and present or play video for up to 2 minutes.
Includes one supplier registration (extra attendees $200 each).

Gold Sponsor - $1000 (Early) / $1200 (Standard)
Enjoy exhibit space including one 6’ table and 2 chairs.
Logo featured prominently on agenda and signage.
Logo and hyperlink featured on SGMP Florida Chapter homepage for 3 months; analytics included.
Introduce the keynote speaker and present for up to 3 minutes.
Includes one supplier registration (extra attendees $200 each).

Contact
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Gabrielle K. Gabrielli, Ph.D., President, SGMP Florida Chapter
[email protected] | 850-321-8222 | sgmp.org/florida

Room Block
To reserve a room in our room block at the Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach, please use the hotel reservation link below:
https://tinyurl.com/SGMPFLGuyHarvey2026
You may also call the hotel directly at 904-471-2555 and ask for reservations with the SGMP Florida group.
Please note: attendees are encouraged to book early; the room block cutoff date is July 2, 2026.

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Annual Florida Chapter Silent Auction

Annual Silent/Live Auction. The Auction is our largest fundraiser for the Florida Chapter. All proceeds from the silent auction are used for education (monthly meetings and scholarships to SGMP Education Conferences).