2024 Leadership Summit for CEOs
June 20-22, 2024
Cheyenne, WY
Online registration. Please get in touch with melyssa@onewesttourism.org if you need assistance.
Registration Information
$650 – CEO from a DMA West-member DMO
$850 – CEO from a nonmember DMO
$350 - Guest
Fees include education program and scheduled group meal functions. Separate fees apply for selected group activities.
Hotel Reservations
Little America Hotel Cheyenne
2800 West Lincolnway, Cheyenee, WY 82009, Group Rate: $179
Booking link:https://reservations.travelclick.com/4651?groupID=3984876
If you wish to extend your stay, contact the hotel at 307-775-8400.
Schedule
■ Thursday, June 20 – Day One
2:00 p.m. – 2:30pm
Registration
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Opening General Session, Ballroom
· Self-introductions (round-robin style)
Ask each CEO to share the following during his/her self-introduction:
- Name
- DMO
- Years as a CEO (total years)
- How long at current DMO
- Number of Staff
- Currently, what is your biggest culture challenge?
· Introduction of Session Presenter - Dr. Lisa Penney
Opening Keynote Speaker - Dr. Lisa Penney - Resilience 101 - How to Surf the Waves of Change
To develop resilience, one must first understand stress. In this interactive talk, you will learn the basics about what stress really is and how stress impacts our thinking about everything, including stress. Participants will be given specific tools for managing stress and an opportunity to practice skills to increase resilience, especially in dynamic environments.
6:15 p.m.
· Group Reception and Dinner, Que Pasa Cantina
-Dinner sponsored by Madden Media
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■ Friday, June 21 – Day Two
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Group Buffet Breakfast,
Sponsored by TripAdvisor
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
General Session,
Session Presenter - Andreas Weissenborn, Destinations International
Andreas Weissenborn, Vice President of Research and Advocacy with Destinations International, will share advocacy highlights in the travel industry along with tips on working with decision makers and then help lead a panel discussion with some of Wyoming's local legislators, city council members and county commissioners.
10:45am
Peer – to -Peer Sessions
Review the peer group handout for your randomly assigned group as well as the assigned meeting room in Heritage Hall.
We’ll have boxed lunches available at 11:45 a.m. for you to pick up and resume the peer sessions. For those attendees who have guests with them, please ask them to join the group for the luncheon.
· Afternoon Activities*
For those participating in one of the group activities this afternoon, please see the activities program and rosters that were in your packets. Be ready to go for your selected activity!·
6:15 p.m.
· Group Reception and Dinner, Archer Event Complex
-Dinner and Rodeo sponsored by Visit Cheyenne
· Closing Remarks/Announcements
Breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. at the hotel, prior to the 8:30 a.m. Topical Sessions.
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■ Saturday, June 22 – Day Three
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Group Buffet Breakfast,
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Topical Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Closing remarks...
· Afternoon Activities – On your own
For those participating in a group activity this afternoon, please see the activities program and rosters that were in your packets. Be ready to go for your selected activity!
*Suggested Afternoon Activities
Friday:
1) Terry Bison Tour
2) Pine Bluffs Distillery Tour (travel time)
3) Curt Gowdy State Park Tour
Saturday:
4) Museum Tour
5) Historic Sites and Capitol
6) Downtown Shopping
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TBA
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Online registration is closed. Please contact info@dmawest.org if you need assistance.
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2024 TECH SUMMIT & VENDOR SHOWCASE
March 27-29, 2024
Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West
Mesa, AZ
Creative and energizing, the Tech Summit & Vendor Showcase includes dozens of technology strategies and solutions to benefit your staff and your organization. Meet with vendor representatives at the Vendor Showcase and preview the newest tools, products and services available.
Register Here!
At-A-Glance Tech Summit Schedule to Make Your Travel Plans
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Experiential Sessions: Experience-the-Destination
- 2:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Two Consecutive Labs
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | General Sessions, Workshops, Vendor Showcase
- 5:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Offsite Reception
Friday, March 29, 2024
- 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | General Sessions, Workshops, Vendor Showcase
Hotel Reservations
Hotel/Group Rate: $219 (Booking Link)
Cut-Off Date: March 7, 2024
Registration fees include sessions and group meal functions.
Registrant from a DMA West-member DMO
- $675 includes Wednesday afternoon labs and Thursday/Friday sessions and group meal functions
- $600 includes Thursday/Friday sessions and group meal functions (no Wednesday afternoon labs)
Registrant from a nonmember DMO
- $850 includes Wednesday afternoon labs and Thursday/Friday sessions and group meal functions
- $775 includes Thursday/Friday sessions and group meal functions (no Wednesday afternoon labs)
Spouses/Guests $250
Click here for more information on Scholarships.