Registration Eligibility

The meetings professional application for the 2024 FICP Strategic Leaders Event is now open. 
 

"The Strategic Leaders Event is the most beneficial and anticipated industry event where leaders can meet to share experiences, find solutions in a collaborative environment and find that unique moment when you realize, you are not alone!"
–Eileen McDonough, S&P Global Ratings

Application Criteria

• 10 years or more of meetings management experience required (must include at least 10 years of people management experience).
• Current job responsibilities include oversight of meeting planning functions (along with staffing, budget and policy responsibilities).
• This event is intended for the most senior management professional within a company's meeting planning department. If your company is structured in a way that has multiple strategic leaders, up to two attendees per company may participate provided both meet the eligibility criteria.

Registration Information

Meetings Professional Registration Fee: $379

Registration fee includes access to all education sessions and networking activities during the two-day event. Participants have the opportunity to earn 5+ CMP credits.

Hospitality partner participation at the Strategic Leaders Event is limited to the evening dinner reception on Monday, December 9 and breakfast on Tuesday, December 10. Sales for the 2024 FICP Strategic Leaders Event opened on August 22, and are currently sold out. Please contact sponsorship@ficpnet.com to be added to the waitlist. 

Hotel Information

The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is situated on the scenic Tampa Riverwalk, just steps from the city’s finest shopping, dining, waterfront attractions and cultural landmarks. 

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
510 Water Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
(813) 221-4950

Travel

Plan ahead to ensure a seamless travel experience. The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is less than a 30-minute drive from Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Climate

View current weather conditions for Tampa. Average temperatures in December in Tampa range from 58°F - 75°F.