PRELIMINARY PROGRAM 2023
PRE CONFERENCE
June 3rd to 5th – Pre Conference
- Majestic Mirage Punta Cana
- Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa Resort
MAIN PROGRAM
June 5th - Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana
- Arrivals to Punta Cana International Airport
- Check in at Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana
- 6:30 pm Meet and greet for new attendees hosted by IADWP Advisory Board and Chapter heads at the Beach.
- 7:30 pm Caribbean Sunset Cocktail “Love on the Rum” in Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana on Moonada & Huzur restaurant. Attire: Beach Glam
June 6th – Educational Day
- 7:00 am - breakfast at the property.
- 8:00 am Opening ceremony in Aqua de Mar Theater. In Memoriam Will Medina.
- 8:20 – 8:35 am Ed Cotton Award
- 8:35 am - Educational Sessions “Dream Big” by leading experts and top destination representatives with the following topics: leadership, marketing 360, tec-tools to sell more travels, and consumer behavior.
- 8:35 – 9:45 am Liene Stevens
- 9:45 am – 10:35 am Educational Session
- 10:45 am Transfer to Live Aqua Convention Center
- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Dream Big!!! Get ready to elevate your destination wedding business to the next level and connect with the top suppliers globally. (Networking at the Live Aqua Convention Center.)
- One-on-one meeting appointments
- Endless opportunities to expand your business.
- Exciting IADWP Passport Program, with a chance to win trips, giveaways, and prizes.
- 2:00 pm Lunch at Restaurant “Liberi”, with Dominican Ambassadors
- 4:00 pm Pick up time for the Cocktail TBA
- 6:30 Dine around at Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana
June 7th – Networking Day
- 7:00 am - Breakfast at the property
- 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Dream Big!!! Get ready to elevate your destination wedding business to the next level and connect with the top suppliers globally. (Networking at the Live Aqua Convention Center)
- One-on-one meeting appointments
- Endless opportunities to expand your business.
- Exciting IADWP Passport Program, with a chance to win trips, giveaways, and prizes.
- 12:00 pm Lunch at Live Aqua Convention Center with vendors.
- 2:00 – 5:00 pm Educational Sessions “Make it Happen in Punta Cana” The best resources to make a profitable business and book more weddings in the Dominican Republic.
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2:00 – 3:00 pm Sergio Cárdenas Special Session for Vendors
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Unicorn Dessert Time - Educational Session Kimberly Vaughan
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3:00 pm – 3:40 pm Jennifer Doncsecz
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3:40 pm - 4:20 pm Kimberly Richmond
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4:20 pm – 5:00 pm Danielle Andrews & Tracey Manailescu
- 6:30 pm Farewell dinner “Tropical Dominican night” at Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana at the Convention Center. Attire: Sexy Caribbean inspiration
- 9:30 pm After party at Maroca Club.
June 8th
- Check out.
- OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm - Sea Breeze and Mimosas exclusively for IADWP members at Eclipse Punta Cana (Catamaran) Beach attire.
- Transfer to post-conference and transfer out.
POST CONFERENCE
June 8th to 10th
- TRS Turquesa Hotel by Palladium Hotel Group