8:00 am - 9:15 am Breakfast - Shorebird

All conference sessions are in Harborview Ballroom

9:30 am - Conference begins, Welcome Remarks | Chike and Jacqueline Nwobu, Karli Raymond

9:45 am - Welcome from Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., U.S. Virgin Islands

10:05 am - Building Impact and Attracting Investment: A Fireside Chat with Arian Simone of the Fearless Fund | Interview by Jacqueline Nwobu

10:55 am - Up-Leveling Your Business Image: Steps to Take to Upgrade Your Representation (and Reputation) in the Wedding Industry | Lincoln Alexander, Toni Antrobus, Erica Powell, moderated by Kawania Wooten

11:55 am - Creating Immersive Wedding Experiences that Captivate Couples and Guests | Becky Chiong, Harold Johnson, Jeffrey Selden, moderated by Robin Selden

12:45 pm - “Deep Dive” Lunch: Facilitated discussions about solutions to challenges that tend to keep us wedding pros up at night. | Location: Harborview Ballroom 4

2:05 pm - Developing a Brand Strategy: Positioning Your Brand to Become an Industry Authority | Terrica Skaggs

2:55 pm - Managing a Thriving Business When Life Gets In the Way | Tiffany Aliche

3:45 pm - Coterie Marketplace Theater + appointments

7:00 pm - Welcome Party | Location: SEACLIFF TERRACE

Attire: Tropical Chic

8:00 am - 9:15 am Breakfast - Shorebird

All conference sessions are in Harborview Ballroom

9:30 AM - Welcome remarks from Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Sessions begin, daily recap | Karli Raymond

9:40 AM - The Next Generation of “I Do”: Data-Driven Insights to Stay Ahead | Shauna Smith

10:30 AM - Understanding Hotel Partnerships: Unlocking Value for Your Wedding Business | Janelle Hopkin, Kevan Stewart, moderated by Brian Green

11:30 AM - Tech Hacks for Wedding Pros: Mastering Digital Tools to Reclaim Your Time | Elizabeth Sheils

12:25 pm - “Deep Dive” Luncheon sponsored by The Knot: Facilitated discussions about solutions to challenges that tend to keep us wedding pros up at night | Location: Palm Court

2:00 PM - Collaborating with Tourism Boards: Expanding Your Wedding Business in a Shifting Economy | Commissioner Joseph Boschulte - U.S. Virgin Islands, Petra Roach - Grenada, Kelly Fontenelle - St. Kitts, Bridgette King - The Islands of the Bahamas, Tashia Grace Burris - Tobago

3:00 PM - Contracts, Conflicts, and Chargebacks—Oh My! | Nadia Anderson, LaConya Murray, Esq., moderated by Kawania Wooten

3:45 PM - Coterie Marketplace + appointments

6:30 PM - Buses depart for White Party

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - “Catherineberg en Blanc” White Party

Welcome address by Deputy Commissioner Rosie Farrington, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism | Location: Estate Catherineberg

Attire: All-white

8:00 am - 9:00 am - Marketplace Appointments

8:00 am - 9:45 am - Breakfast at Shorebird

All conference sessions are in Harborview Ballroom

10:00 AM - Sessions begin, daily recap | Karli Raymond

10:10 AM - Learn How to Extend Your Revenue Opportunities Beyond Your Current Services | Akeshi Akinseye, Bron Hansboro, moderated by Kawania Wooten

11:10 AM - Mindset for Millions | Darnyelle Jervey-Harmon

11:55 AM - Closing Remarks

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Offsite Lunch Experience | Transportation will be provided

3:00 PM - Free time

7:00 PM - Cocktail Hour

8:00 PM - Awards Gala

Location: HARBORVIEW BALLROOM

Attire: Black-tie