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Missouri Event Summit - July 10, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel 
2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 

Meeting Planner & Association Executive Schedule

10:00 AM - Noon: Preplanner event (See details below and be sure to check the box on the registration form if you plan to attend)

12:30 PM – Registration

1:00 PM – Speaker Showcase

• Josh Buffington, Driving Better Results By Improving People And Their Impact
• Erin Fajen, Strategic Simplicity - The Leadership Edge You're Overlooking
• Greg Grimes and Kristen Lux, Preventing Burnout: Operations Frameworks for Rethinking Roles and Technology Adoption

1:00 PM - Event Planner Roundtable

• Sponsorships - Bill Plank
• Using CVBs to your Benefit - Megan Baum
• Streamlining Planning Processes - April Underwood

1:45 PM – Break

2:00 PM – Speaker Showcase

• Mary Messner, Creativity Unscripted: Five Simple Words that Change Everything
• Amy Tokos, The R.E.A.L. Game Changer: Insights and Inspiration for a More Productive Day
• Gus Wagner, Greatest Hits of Launching Success Stories

2:00 PM – Changing Environment of Meeting Planning Panel

• Lorie Jaegers
• Tim Jacobsen

2:45 PM – Event Summit Tradeshow Opens

4:30 PM – Happy Hour and Prizes

5:00 PM – Adjourn

 Kick Off the Missouri Event Summit with a Special Pre-Planner Experience in Columbia!

We’re excited to welcome the Missouri Event Summit back to Columbia — and we’re inviting you to start the day with a unique experience that showcases the best our city has to offer.

Join us for a Pre-Planner Activity on the morning of the Summit, featuring a light brunch, guided tour, and interactive activities designed to highlight one of Columbia’s most engaging offsite attractions. This is a great opportunity to explore ideas and inspiration for incorporating local experiences into your future events.