JANUARY 14 - 17, 2024
HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE, WAIKIKI, HONOLULU
MAPPS will host its Annual Winter Conference
Sunday, January 14 – Wednesday, January 17, 2024!
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Honolulu, Hawaii
Registration is now closed.
Click here to access materials from the event.
Click here to see photos from the event.
(Credit: some photos taken by Alexa Touchard)
Cancelation Policy:
Cancelations made on or before December 1, 2023 will receive a 100% refund. Cancelations made between December 1, 2023 through December 29, 2023 will receive a 75% refund. Cancelations made after December 29, 2023 are non-refundable. All cancellation requests must be made in writing.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available!
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Book Your Hotel Room Now!
Scam Alert: The Hilton will never contact you directly to book/pay for a hotel room over the phone.
Hotel cut off date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
Hilton Hawaiian Hotel Booking & Cancellation Policy:
Reservations must be secured with a valid credit card, along with a first night's deposit, refundable up to 3 days in advance of arrival.
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Registration Fees:
| Early | Regular | Late | |
| Member - Delegate | $1450 | $1650 | $1750 |
| Member - Emerging Leaders | $1150 | $1350 | $1450 |
| Spouse Guest | $700 | $800 | $900 |
| Child (12 and under) | $375 | $475 | $575 |
| Non-Member - Delegate | $1850 | $1950 | $2050 |
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Agenda (subject to change):
Click here to book tours and activities during your visit to Honolulu.
Sunday, January 14:
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | EL1: Business Ethics |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Break |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | EL2: Operations Management |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | EL3: To be confirmed |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Emerging Leader Lunch with MAPPS Board of Directors |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | MAPPS Board of Directors Meeting |
| 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
Monday, January 15:
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Membership Committee Meeting with Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | MAPPS President Welcome & Sponsorship Acknowledgement |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Keynote Speaker: To be confirmed |
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | New Member Introductions |
| 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Associate Member Firms - Technology Preview |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | PS1: USGS |
| 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Excellence Awards Mini Session with Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | PS2: To be confirmed |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Time on your own |
| 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Networking Activity: To be confirmed |
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Time on your own |
| 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Hospitality Suite |
Tuesday, January 16:
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | GeoWomen Forum with Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | PS3: To be confirmed |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | LAC & PAC Update and Briefing |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Aerial Acquisition Forum |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | PS4: NOAA |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Excellence Awards Mini Session with Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Time on your own |
| 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Hospitality Suite |
Wednesday, January 17:
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Associate Members with Networking Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | PS6: How to win IDIQ |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Networking Break |
| 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM | USGS/NOAA Inland Bathymetry Programs Briefing & Panel Session |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Small Business Forum |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Excellence Awards Mini Session with Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Geospatial Award for Excellence |
| 2:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Time on your own |
| 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM | Luau Doors Open |
| 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Luau Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | Waikiki Starlight Show |
| 8:30 - 10:00 PM | Hospitality Suite |
SPEAKERS:
Click here to access the Speaker Powerpoint Template.
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SPOUSAL TOUR
Please complete this form to confirm your participation the MAPPS Winter 2024 Spouse Excursion
Space is limited to 30 guests! We will be taking responses on a first come, first served basis.
The deadline to RSVP is Monday, January 8, 2024.
This form should be filled out for each individual tour attendee.
Oahu Circle Island Tour
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided during the tour
Pick up and drop off will be at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
Transportation will be a premium motorcoach with onboard restrooms and expert island narration
Tour Agenda:
8:30 a.m. Pickup from Hilton Hawaiian Village
9:30 a.m. Greenworld Coffee Farm
10:30 a.m. Haleiwa Town
12:00 p.m. Waimea Valley
3:00 p.m. Dole Plantation
4:30 p.m. Back to Hilton Hawaiian Village
Suggested Attire/Gear:
Comfortable and layered clothing, walking shoes, sunblock, hat, water bottle
Questions? Contact:
Tara Towne, CMP
MAPPS Conference Planner
ttowne@associationconferencegroup.com
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THANKS TO OUR EVENT PARTNERS:
Platinum
Beach Networking Event & Excellence Awards (Monday)
Welcome Reception (Sunday)
Welcome Reception (Sunday)
Gold
Name Badges
Hotel Key Cards
Keynote Speaker
Silver
Daily Newsletter
Registration/Welcome Desk
WiFi Network
Lunch (Monday)
Lunch (Tuesday)
Breakfast (Monday)
Breakfast (Tuesday)
Spousal Program
Bronze
Board Meeting
Emerging Leaders
Coffee Break (Monday AM)
Coffee Break (Tuesday Early AM)
Coffee Break (Tuesday Late AM)
Coffee Break (Wednesday Early AM)
Coffee Break (Wednesday Late AM)