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Attend career-enriching accredited education and meet one-on-one with representatives from hotels, resorts, CVBs and DMCs in Southeastern states to find the perfect destination to bring your upcoming program.

Successful Meetings University

• Educational sessions with industry experts
• Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with suppliers of your choice
• Earn points toward obtaining or renewing your CMP for attending education sessions and trade show floor time
• Countless networking opportunities with fellow meeting planners and suppliers  

Hosted Buyer Program

Each qualified planner receives complimentary

• Round-trip Airfare 
• Hotel Accommodations
• Ground Transportation
• All Meals  

Who Qualifies/Conditions

• Corporate/Association/Independent planners of meetings, event, incentive, training/conference programs or conventions, with verifiable meetings history
• Planners with groups yielding a minimum of 50 room nights
• Planners that are considering a Southeast meeting destination and have open meeting dates within 24 months of the event for which a site has not been selected
• Independent planners must indicate clients/industries served

 To be considered for this program, please complete the application,

If you have any questions please email SMU@nielsen.com

For education session information, exhibitor list, schedule or past attendee testimonials click on the links at the top of this page.

Space is limited and only qualified planners will be accepted.