112th Anniversary Education Conference & Annual Meeting
Participate in excellent sessions with top-notch speakers and network with other industry professionals from around the region. Don't miss the Hall of Fame induction, Vendor Showcase, and the President's Dinner.
Schedule of Events
Monday, March 3, 2025
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| 1:00-3:00pm | FEC Meet Up with Intercard, Sacoa, and Semnox users Meet with representatives from your FEC's Point-of-Sale company. Engage with other users using the same systems, and learn how to get the most out of your investment and grow your business in 2025 and beyond. Reach out to your contact at Intercard, Sacoa, or Semnox for more information. |
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3:00-5:00pm |
Education Session - Managing and De-escalating Aggressive Behavior Presented by Steve McPherson of Canobie Lake Park More information Coming Soon! |
| 6:00-7:30pm | Reception at the Mystic Aquarium
Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres while surrounded by an array of sea life.
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| 7:30pm | NEAAPA President's Dinner |
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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| 8:00-9:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:20am | Education Session - Rise of the Machines: AI is Here... Now What? Presented by Kevin McNulty of NetWeaveSocial.com Artificial Intelligence is exploding in the tech world, and it's being added to tools for everything from business intelligence to marketing to customer service in every industry. While AI can’t yet replace professionals, professionals who use AI will replace those who don't. Be sure you’re not left behind during this tectonic shift in the business world. |
| 10:20-10:40am | Morning Break & Refreshments - Sponsored by Santa's Village |
| 10:40am-12:00pm |
Roundtable Topic Discussions
Meet with colleagues from around the region for informal discussions. Topics to include Advocacy, Safety, Staffing, Operations, Food & Beverage, Live Entertainment, and Marketing. |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Lunch and Board of Directors Meeting Enjoy a buffet lunch and attend a Board of Directors Meeting |
| 1:00-2:20pm | Education Session - NEAAPA and EANE: A Partnership in HR Best Practices Presented by Allison Ebner of EANE - Employer's Association of the NorthEast Learn about the many opportunities available to NEAAPA members through EANE, much of which is included in your membership. Learn about training and learning opportunities available to help your HR team, including the EANE HR Hotline. |
| 2:20-2:40pm | Afternoon Break & Refreshments - Sponsored by Robbi Promotional |
| 2:40-4:00pm | Education Session - Learning from Z to A: Re-thinking Training for our Newest Generations Presented by Laura McNerney of Leadership Learning Group Younger generations like Gen Z and Gen Alpha are starting to enter the workforce and they learn and retain knowledge differently than the generations that came before them. Learn how to better engage with these new workers and find success in the coming summer season. |
| 5:00pm | NEAAPA Vendor Showcase
Meet with the sponsors and speakers of the Education Conference & Annual Meeting
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6:00pm
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Annual Meeting Reception
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7:00pm
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Annual Meeting Dinner
Annual Business Meeting including voting on proposed changes the the Association's Articles of Organization and By-Laws, Election of Officers & Directors, NEAAPA Awards presentation, and the Hall of Fame Inductions of Stephen Lipkin and Kevin Naughton. |
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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8:00-10:00am
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NEAAPA President's Breakfast
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Registration Options
NEAAPA Education Conference & Annual Meeting Dinner - March 3-5, 2025
Attend a NEAAPA Education Session on Monday, March 3 followed by a reception at the Mystic Aquarium that evening with a dinner at the Hilton Mystic Hotel. On Tuesday, March 4, attend the NEAAPA Education Conference sessions, a NEAAPA Board of Directors meeting, Vendor Showcase, and Annual Meeting Dinner including Hall of Fame inductions on Tuesday, with breakfast on Wednesday. Includes meals and networking events (breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday; lunch on Tuesday; receptions on Monday and Tuesday; dinner on Tuesday)
IAAPA & NEAAPA Members and State Government Officials: $399.00 per person
Non-members: $499.00 per person
Annual Meeting Dinner including Cocktails / Hors d'oeuvres on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 only
Attend the NEAAPA Annual Meeting Dinner and Reception
IAAPA & NEAAPA Members and State Government Officials: $149.00 per person
Non-members: $199.00 per person
Attend a NEAAPA Education Session on Monday, March 3 followed by a reception at the Mystic Aquarium that evening with a dinner at the Hilton Mystic Hotel. On Tuesday, March 4, attend the NEAAPA Education Conference sessions, a NEAAPA Board of Directors meeting, Vendor Showcase, and Annual Meeting Dinner including Hall of Fame inductions on Tuesday, with breakfast on Wednesday. Includes meals and networking events (breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday; lunch on Tuesday; receptions on Monday and Tuesday; dinner on Tuesday)
IAAPA & NEAAPA Members and State Government Officials: $399.00 per person
Non-members: $499.00 per person
Annual Meeting Dinner including Cocktails / Hors d'oeuvres on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 only
Attend the NEAAPA Annual Meeting Dinner and Reception
IAAPA & NEAAPA Members and State Government Officials: $149.00 per person
Non-members: $199.00 per person
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Education Sessions Sponsor
Afternoon Break Sponsor
Morning Break Sponsor
Date and Time
Monday Mar 3, 2025 Wednesday Mar 5, 2025
Location
Hilton Mystic Hotel Book Your Hotel Room
Off I-95, our location is filled with the historic charm of maritime New England. We're across from Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village shops. The harbor, Mystic Pizza, and other attractions are within 10 minutes. Foxwoods Casino is nine miles away and Mohegan Sun Casino is 20 miles away. Enjoy our courtyard fire pits and pool with dive-in movies.
or you can call 800-HILTONS (445-8667) and refer to the NEAAPA Room Block
Room Block Closes on Friday, February 21, 2025
Contact Information
Ed Hodgdon, NEAAPA Secretary
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