10
Speakers
80
Hosted Buyers
80
Suppliers
200
Attendees

Connect Texas

2023

Everything is bigger in Texas

This all-in-one event brings together the most active meetings and events professionals from across the region for engaging general sessions, informative round tables, one-on-one business meetings, and quality networking. At Connect Texas, you’ll have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with the region’s leading planners and suppliers and learn from industry experts as they share valuable insights about the future of Texas’ meetings and events industry.

Connect Texas is always worthwhile to connect and reconnect with suppliers throughout the state and beyond.
Pauline Preston, AGC Texas Building Branch
Phone calls and emails are fine, and online meetings serve a purpose, but nothing beats a face-to-face conversation.
Jim Thomas, Innovent Technologies

WHEN

Monday, October 23, 2023
through
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Supplier registration

COUNTDOWN TO

Connect Texas 2023

  • 300
  • 3
  • 45
  • 32
  • 21
  • DAYS
  • HOURS
  • MINUTES
  • SECONDS
  • MILLISECONDS (yes we're that excited)

Connect Texas

2023

Destination:

The Woodlands

The Woodlands

The Woodlands

Located just 28 miles north of Houston, Texas and a short drive from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, The Woodlands is an urban escape surrounded by 28,000 acres of protected forests. Here, you’ll find luxury amenities, unique team building activities, and a host of entertainment options for convention attendees to enjoy. Board kayaks on Lake Woodlands, attend a concert at the award-winning Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion or unwind with a great happy hour at one of the many restaurants, lounges, or wine bars.

Connect Texas

2023

Agenda

3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Registration
3:00 pm
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3:45 pm
Texas Meetings Panels
4:00 pm
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5:00 pm
1-on-1 Appointments
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Opening Reception
The Woodlands
8:00 am
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9:00 am
Run/Walk along The Woodlands Waterway
9:00 am
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10:30 am
Breakfast & Session
10:45 am
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12:00 pm
1-on-1 Appointments
12:00 pm
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1:30 pm
Lunch & Education
1:45 pm
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3:00 pm
1-on-1 Appointments
3:15 pm
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4:30 pm
Interactive Education
5:00 pm
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Open Night to Explore The Woodlands
8:00 pm
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After Glow
9:00 am
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10:30 am
1-on-1 Appointments
11:00 am
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Departures

Connect Texas

2023

What they're saying...

Jaime Risch
Great Wolf Resorts
“Connect Marketplace will continue to be at the top of our list of trade shows. We have walked away from each event with a number of successes, new connections, creative activations, and new revenue producing opportunities. The Connect team has always been immensely supportive of all our Great Wolf properties, and aligned us with opportunities to make more connections with planners. This year at Connect Spring Marketplace in Puerto Rico, we walked away with $1.4 million in new lead opportunities. This is a first for our brand.”

Speakers

Tiffany Olson

Cadent

Barry Jones

Management, FamilyLife

Melissa Logar

Corporate Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Jeff Haynes

Haute

Alisa Walsh

Haute

Our Sponsors

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