Keynote Speaker
Carey Lohrenz
Author | Speaker | Aviator
Carey will share her fascinating experiences operating in one of the world's most challenging environments - an aircraft carrier. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors and overcoming obstacles. Her mastery of these fundamentals can help your team triumph in this high-risk, time crunched world.
special events
Golf Tournament
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 7:00 AM
Shadow Valley Country Club – Rogers, Arkansas
Price: $225
Start your day at Shadow Valley Country Club, a premier championship 18-hole course situated in the lush Osage Creek Valley. This course is suitable for any level of play, and you’re welcome to come as a team or individual. Transportation will be provided from all conference hotels.
Sporting Clays Tournament
Sunday, August 18, 2024, early morning
Gunsmoke Sporting Clays – Garfield, Arkansas
Price: $85
Gunsmoke Sporting Clays is located in the historical town of Garfield, Arkansas, about 30 minutes outside of Rogers. The entry fee includes ammunition (12 or 20 gauge) plus eye and ear protection. Participants must provide a shotgun as there are no on-site guns available for use. Transportation will be provided from all conference hotels, and there are a limited number of spots available, so reserve it while you can.
Come out and shoot your shot!
Downtown Bike Tour
Sunday, August 18, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Downtown – Bentonville, Arkansas
Price: $30
Join us for an all-inclusive bike ride through historic downtown Bentonville. This is a guided tour that will take approximately 2.5 hours for a total of 16 miles round-trip. We will have frequent stops, so this tour is open to all bikers with any level of experience.
SPOUSE / GUEST ACTIVITIES
Bee Well Yoga
Eureka Springs & Ghost Tour
Eureka Springs & Ghost Tour
Relax and enjoy the Zen! Yoga will be offered in Pinnacle 8 at the Embassy Suites. Instructors from Bee Well Yoga, located in Rogers, will be leading the class.
Monday 8/19 | 7:00am - 8:00am
Tuesday 8/20 | 7:00am - 8:00am
Eureka Springs & Ghost Tour
Eureka Springs & Ghost Tour
Eureka Springs & Ghost Tour
Visit this picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Arkansas Ozark Mountains. Eureka Springs is known for its historic Victorian buildings, artsy vibe, and unique surroundings all built around the city’s natural springs. Explore the chilling ghost stories and haunted activities of America’s Most Haunted Hotel, the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, as featured on Ghost Hunters.
Monday 8/19 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Scenic Train Ride
Eureka Springs & Ghost Tour
Scenic Train Ride
This three-hour, 70-mile round-trip excursion takes you through the beautiful Boston Mountains of the Ozarks, over valley trestles and through the 1700-foot long Winslow tunnel for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to see in ‘The Natural State’. Brunch and mimosas will be served in the premier 1950s parlor car with a back platform for outdoor viewing and photography.
Tuesday 8/20 | 9:30am - 1:30pm
primary conference lodging
Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas
These beautiful suites are a five-minute walk from Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, and a mile from Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall. They're connected to the Rogers Convention Center with 80,000 sq. ft. of event space. Enjoy the spa, fitness center featuring a Peloton® Bike with toe cages, indoor pool, free made-to-order breakfasts, and complimentary evening receptions.
CONFERENCE TRAVEL
FLY INTO XNA
Located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, Rogers is conveniently located near I-49 and Highways 62, 71 and 102. It’s just 12 miles from Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), which has almost 40 flights daily by American Airlines, Delta, United, Breeze, Frontier, and Allegiant Air to 22 destinations.
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