74th SNS Annual Meeting

Social Events


Announcement: Wine Tasting Registration Now Open! 

WINE TASTING / PAIRING

Optional Ticketed Event - Hosted by Peter Fecci, MD, PhD and Haley Fortier
Friday, March 8 
3:00–5:00 pm | Juniper Ballroom
$195 | Register Here

Wine Tasting

Join Program Chair and Level 3 Sommelier Peter Fecci, as well as Downing Lecturer, restaurant owner, and 2019 Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Haley Fortier, for a delicious tour of some of their preferred “off-the-beaten-path” wines. Wines will be accompanied by a selection of chic, carefully curated tinned fish (an increasingly popular European delicacy) from Haley’s highly acclaimed Boston wine bar, haley.henry, along with other tasty accompaniments. This unique tasting experience is sure to leave you with a new appreciation for beautiful examples of sustainable food and wine.

  • Sign up by March 4 to guarantee a seat! 
  • Reservations after March 4 will be limited and may sell out in advance of the meeting
  • Registrants must be 21+
  • Cancellation with refund available only if your spot is able to be resold

While at the meeting, you’ll enjoy plenty of time to connect with your colleagues and their guests. The following activities are included with meeting registration; NOTE, badges are required for these events:

WELCOME RECEPTION

Thursday, March 7
6:00–7:30 pm
Exhibit Hall - Acacia Ballroom & Foyer

Reception Food

After the first day of sessions, sample small plates and enjoy a drink while you mingle. Plus, visit exhibits to take part in the SNS Treasure Hunt!

 

FAMILY NIGHT

Friday, March 8
6:309:30 pm
ICON Park | Meet Shuttles at SNS Registration Desk at starting at 6:00 pm

Family Night

There’s something for everyone at ICON Park! Experience the unexpected with exclusive access to the jaw-dropping walkthrough exhibits at the Travel around the world with a dinner of street tacos, hand-rolled sushi, a risotto bar, and more! Enjoy exclusive access to the mind-bending Museum of Illusions, see a bird’s eye view of Orlando on the 400' Observation Wheel, and prepare for some friendly competition playing Team Foosball and Giant Beer Pong!

Advance tip: Create a 20-minute playlist for your ride on the Wheel! You can connect via Bluetooth in your Pod.

Transportation: Shuttles will circle throughout the evening to take attendees to and from family night. The first bus departs SNS Reg Desk at 6:00 pm, final return bus departs ICON park at 10:00 pm.

ICON Park Map for Family Night

 

FINAL BANQUET

Saturday, March 9
6:30–7:00 pm          Cocktail Reception
7:0010:00 pm        Dinner & Dancing
18+ | Black Tie Optional  | RSVP Required

Bourbon Lounge Cigar Rolling

We encourage all SNS members to stay through Saturday evening to toast the Executive Council and another successful Annual Meeting! Attendees and registered guests ages 18+ are invited to this evening of fine dining. Then, be ready to boogie with your favorite old school dance hits or relax in the Banquet Lounge with hand-rolled cigars and a parting cup. We’ll celebrate our leaders and say farewell until 2025! 

RSVP via your meeting registration form, or, email Val Broyles.

Parents: Looking for Childcare for the Final Banquet?
Consider one of these options: 

Kids Night Out by Conrad

Conrad Orlando offers Kids Night Out on Friday and Saturday evenings for children ages 5–12. Reservations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance, so book today for the night of the Final Banquet. Learn more and book.

Professional Destination Childcare
These two childcare organizations provide well-reviewed childcare services for kids of all ages for vacationing families in the Orlando area.
Destination Sitters
Kid's Nite Out


Event Attire
Scientific Program: Business Casual
Welcome Reception & Family Night: Resort Casual
Final Banquet: Black Tie Optional


SPOUSE & GUEST BREAKFAST

Breakfast Buffet

Thursday–Saturday, March 7–9
8:00–9:30 am
Ceiba - Conrad's Rooftop Restaurant

Registered guests are invited to enjoy a full breakfast buffet at Conrad's indoor/outdoor rooftop restaurant Ceiba. Badges are required.


Additional Events
The following fun activities are open to anyone and require advance registration:

SNS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Golf Tournament

Thursday, March 7, 2024
1:00 pm
Grand Cypress Links Course

$295 per player—includes a boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart fee, club storage and cleaning after play, markers, scorecards, prizes, and all taxes and fees. 
Golf registration has closed; fill out and submit the golf registration form to request additional openings. Questions? Email Alison Matta at [email protected].

Join your colleagues for some friendly competition and prizes! We’ll award Lowest Gross Score, Lowest Net Score, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and New This Year: Best Team Score! 


Golf TournamentAbout the Course
Set in the midst of an open meadow, the Links Course is Jack Nicklaus’ tribute and homage to the famed Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. This Scottish links masterpiece is complete with double greens, stone bridges and walls, gorse mounds, burns and pot bunkers as deep as 12 feet—all in the spirit of the true Scottish original. Very little water comes into play on the course, but when it does it will challenge you. Limited trees are located within the interior of the course, creating generous landing areas. However, an errant tee shot could find its way into one of our 150 pot bunkers.

 


Looking for other ways to enjoy our resort and the city of Orlando during your trip, including special rates on theme parks? Visit our Local Attractions page.


 

For Questions:
SNS Meeting Planning Office
c/o BroadWater
111 W. Wesley Street, Ste 2
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tel: (630) 681-1040
Fax: 1 (630) 682-5811
Email: [email protected]