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Southeastern Chapter: 35th Annual Southeastern Classic

September 17 @ 7:30 am - September 18 @ 12:00 pm

Making Waves in Exhibitions: 35 Years Strong

35th Annual Southeastern Classic

The SE Chapter is excited to invite you to attend the 35th anniversary of our Southeastern Classic, an educational and networking event. This year’s SE Classic will be held in-person on Thursday, 17 September 2026, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm ET through Friday, 18 September 2026 from 7:30 am to noon in Orlando, FL at Surf Expo, and the Classic registration includes free access to Surf Expo, the largest and longest-running watersports and coastal life trade show in the world!

CE Credits:

For those seeking CEM certification or recertification, participating in the IAEE SE Classic could result in up to 10 CEM clock hours being awarded to attendees.

Registration Fees: (includes free access to Surf Expo)

Registration closes on Wednesday, September 9th at 12pm ET. 

Full Conference

  • Members (Planners/Suppliers): $500 NOTE: The first 10 planners to use the discount code 2026ClassicPlanner will receive $50 off their registration
  • Guests (Planners/Suppliers): $650
  • Students: $200

One Day Only (Thursday, September 17th)

  • Members (Planners/Suppliers): $350
  • Guests (Planners/Suppliers): $425

Schedule:

Thursday, September 17th

  • 7:30 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast & Registration
  • 8:00 am Welcome & Opening Keynote – Session 1
    SPONSORED BY:
  • 9:15 am: Break
  • 9:30 am: Session 2
  • 10:30 am: Break
  • 10:45 am: Session 3
  • 11:45 am: Photos
  • 12:00 pm: Session 4 Lunch & Learn Panel Discussion
    SPONSORED BY:
  • 1:30 pm: Break
  • 1:45 pm: Session 5
  • 2:45 pm: Break
  • 3:00 pm: Session 6
  • 4:00 pm: Announcements
  • 4:15 pm: Community Service Event
  • 5:00 pm: Break
  • 6:00 pm: 35th Annual Celebration Dinner

Friday, September 18th

  • 7:30 am: Breakfast
  • 8:00 am: Session 7
  • 9:00 am: Break
  • 9:15 am: Session 8
    10: 15 am: Break
  • 10:30 am: Session 9
    11:45 am: Closing Remarks

Lodging:  

Rosen Centre
9840 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819

Price: Room block closes 30 days prior. Contact the hotel directly after that date.)

Location:

Surf Expo

Orange County Convention Center

West Building, Level 3, above A Hall

9800 International Drive.

Orlando, Florida 32819

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