Small & Boutique Meetings — Fall

The premier hosted-buyer event designed to connect top suppliers and destinations with planners looking for creative solutions to elevate their small and boutique-sized meetings in the U.S. and beyond. 

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ABOUT SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS

Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar's premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.

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Learn

Learn

Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.

Connect

Connect

Connect with premier suppliers from helping you with your successful during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

Enjoy

Enjoy

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodation, meals and planned activities.

SPEAKERS

Tahira Endean

Tahira Endean

Head of Program, IMEX

Tahira Endean approaches her tasks as an event designer and curator of education for the MICE industry with curiosity. She is passionate about global travel, intentional event design, and the integration of technology into our lives and events to enhance the human experience. A believer in life-long learning, Endean currently is completing her master's degree in creativity and changes leadership to build upon her industry certifications, instructors diploma, event management diploma and bachelor's of hospitality management. Author of "Intentional Event Design," she also contributed to the ninth edition of the CIC manual, which provides the framework for CMP studies, and she has had the opportunity to speak around the globe at a variety of event industry conferences.

HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES.

INFORMATION

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

  • Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers ready to welcome your smaller event
  • Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
  • Networking opportunities with other elite buyers and suppliers


To learn more why past buyers say Northstar events are the most productive, please contact Dana Kallman.

SUPPLIER INFO

Showcase your destination, CVB, DMC, hotel, resort, venue or related service or activity for successful small and boutique-sized meetings and incentive programs. Meet with elite planners and buyers who are currently sourcing suppliers for their upcoming small meetings (100 room nights on peak and below) in 2023 and beyond.

Supplier registration includes 1:1 pre-scheduled appointments, all event networking activities and education.

Please contact your business development director or Shalise DeMott for pricing and sponsorship opportunities.

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AGENDA

Day One

All Day
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In
2:00pm– 5:30pm
Registration
3:00pm – 5:45pm
Supplier tabletop set-up (Optional)
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Exhibitor Set-Up (optional)
5:30pm — 6:30pm
Planners: Site Inspection of Host Hotel
6:30pm — 8:30pm
Welcome Reception

Day Two

7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Opening Remarks & General Session: The Superpower of Small Events

Presented by Tahira Endean

More Detail

Effective organizations understand the power of events to educate, enrich and inspire. A small group setting provides a unique opportunity to create environments that act as an incubator where dialogue, creativity and innovation can percolate. Event design expert Tahira Endean, head of programming for IMEX, will share insights for maximizing the value of small gatherings. Among topics to be discussed:

  • The optimal seating for meaningful networking
  • Easy strategies for building quick connections
  • How to create an environment of trust
  • Ways to inspire innovation and creativity
9:30am – 12:15pm
One-on-One Meetings
12:45pm
Gather for Lunch Departure
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch & Site Tour
3:00pm— 4:00pm
One-on-One Meetings
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Free Time/Activities
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dinner

Day Three

7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Educational Session
9:30m—12:00pm
One-on One Meetings
12:15pm
Departure for Lunch
12:45pm—2:00pm
Lunch
After 2pm
Departures

HOTEL

Wyndham Grand Westward Look
245 E Ina Rd
Tucson, Ariz. 85704

Buyers: We will make your reservations for you.
Suppliers: Preferred rates for supplier accommodations are available.


Advisory Notice Regarding Outside Solicitations

Please be advised that numerous companies have been emailing and calling our attendees attempting to book them into hotels for Northstar events. Here are the companies and their representatives that we have been made aware of:

• ExpoSite
• CBS International
• Corporate Booking Services
• EHRS
• Exhibition Housing Services
• Global Housing Corporation
• World Wide Travel

Be advised that these companies and individuals have no relationship with our events. Our attendees are encouraged to disregard any communication received from these companies or any others that are not affiliated with Northstar Meetings Group.

CONTACT

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Suppliers Contact:

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

sdemott@ntmllc.com

Buyers Contact:

Dana Kallman

Director of Buyer Development

dkallman@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Andrea Hennings

Event Director (Live & Digital) - Consultant

ahennings@ntmllc.com

REGISTRATION