2024 Annual Convention

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JOIN US November 1-3, 2024 AT THE Ashore Hotel !

Hotel Address: 10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842

Hotel Info

Hotel Rates and Reservations

To make reservations, please call the Ashore Hotel at 410-524-4907 to book your rooms.

The room rate is $139.00 per night To receive the convention rate, attendees must book their rooms by October 10, 2024.

Registration Deadline & Pricing

Early Bird Registration

Early Bird Registration deadline is September 15, 2024.

Fairs & Member Associates (Dues Paid)
Full Registration – $250
Single-Day Registration (Friday, November 1) – $75
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, November 2) – $175
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, November 3) – $50
8’x8′ Booth – $50

Non-Member Associates (Dues are NOT Paid)
Full Registration – $350
Single-Day Registration (Friday, November 1) – $125
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, November 2) – $225
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, November 3) – $75
8’x8′ Booth – $100

Late Registration

Late Registration deadline is September 27, 2024.

Fairs & Member Associates (Dues are Paid)
Full Registration – $275
Single-Day Registration (Friday, November 1) – $100
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, November 2) – $200
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, November 3) – $75
8’x8′ Booth – $50

Non-Member Associates (Dues are NOT Paid)
Full Registration – $375
Single-Day Registration (Friday, October 27) – $150
Single-Day Registration (Saturday, October 28) – $250
Single-Day Registration (Sunday, October 29) – $100
8’x8′ Booth – $100

Registration

For questions about registration, please contact Janice Coroneos at [email protected]

Online Registration

Online registrants are able to pay with a credit card by registering online. Please click on the button below to register online.

Paper Registration Forms

Please mail with a check with your paper forms. If your dues are paid, please use the member forms. If your dues are NOT paid, please use the non-member form.

Convention Schedule

A draft convention schedule will be available soon!

Membership Dues

Members receive discounted pricing on convention registration! To become a member or renew your membership, please click on the button below.

Keynote Speaker

Jake Brown is a dynamic Communication Training Instructor, Workshop Facilitator, Speaker, and Consultant known for his engaging and insightful approach.

His extensive experience in brand and strategy leadership with organizations including The StateFair of Texas, Johnson & Johnson, WebMD, and Accenture, coupled with her roles as an entrepreneur and co-owner of the Joel Palmer House restaurant, provides a unique blend of
insights.

Jake works with both large, market-leading brands as well as small, local businesses, specializing in helping leaders enhance communication through storytelling and neurodivergent thinking.
Jake has trained thousands of professionals in marketing strategy and insight-driven
communication.

His ability to entertain and uncomplicate issues not only empowers his audiences but also provides clarity and direction for his clients, guiding them toward success.

While Jake loves speaking and inspiring audiences, he enjoys spending his free time with his
wife and four kids, exploring the outdoors, doodling, or playing LEGOs.

For more info, check out www.JakeBrown.co

Extra Activities

Alley Oops Pre-Convention Hangout

Thursday, October 26 @7:00pm

Midtown OC Alley Oops
5509 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD

Coming in on Thursday? Join us at Alley Oops Midtown OC for pre-convention fun, bowling, and games! For more info on Alley Oops, please visit midtown.alleyoopsoc.com.

Alley Oops is an extra-curricular activity for attendees and is not included with convention registration. Attendance is optional and is an additional opportunity for attendees and their families to network and socialize with others.

Roland E Powell Convention Center Tour

Friday, October 27 @ 9:30am

Meet at Grand Hotel Lobby at 9am

*Limited to the first 30 people to sign up

Take a private tour of the newly renovated Ocean City Convention Center! This state-of-the-art facility holds hundreds of events year-round and is an economic driver for Ocean City.