Schedule subject to change. 

August 11th

TIMEACTIVITY LOCATION
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Airport Transportation CLT to Hotel
11:00 AMExpo Hall Opens For Exhibitors OnlyConcord Convention Hall E
11:00 AM to 4:00 PMExpo Hall Set-Up For Exhibitors OnlyConcord Convention Hall E
3:00 PMCheck-in BeginsConvention Center Entrance South Rotunda
5:30 PM to 7:00 PMCocktail Reception Dinner - Cocktail attire encouragedConcord Convention Hall F
7:00 PM to 8:00 PMKeynote Speaker Sam ParkerConcord Convention Hall F
8:00 PM to 8:45 PMMagician Lucy DarlingConcord Convention Hall F
9:00 PMAfter Dinner SocialConcord Convention Hall F

August 12th

TIMEACTIVITY LOCATION
8:00 AMExpo Hall Opens to AllConcord Convention Hall E
9:00 AMClasses Begin - see class schedule for detailsConcord A, B, C & Carolina A, B, C
11:30 AM to 1:30 PMBuffet LunchConcord Convention Hall F
5:00 PMExpo Hall ClosesConcord Convention Hall E
5:00 PMFree NightConcord/Surrounding Areas
5:15 PMMesser Q&A Panel - Optional attendanceConcord Convention Hall F

August 13th - Activity Day

Please note: If utilizing the buses and you miss departure times, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and/or from the activity.

TIMEACTIVITY LOCATION
Bus Departs Hotel at 7:45 AM
Bus Returns to Hotel at 4:00 PM		 Rocky River Golf Club
Golf attire 		6900 Bruton Smith Blvd
Concord, NC
Bus Departs Hotel at 9:00 AM
Bus Returns to Hotel at 3:00 PM		Carowinds
Casual attire and comfortable shoes,
Bathing suit for water park optional		14523 Carowinds Blvd 
Charlotte, NC 28273
Bus Departs Hotel at 9:00 AM
Bus Returns to Hotel at 2:00 PM		Funny Bus
Casual attire		301 E 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28202
5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCocktail Party with Emerald Empire Band
Event Theme or Cocktail attire encouraged		Concord Convention Hall F 
6:00 PM to 7:00 PMAwards DinnerConcord Convention Hall F
7:00 PM to 8:00 PMAwards CeremonyConcord Convention Hall F
8:00 PM to 8:45 PMComedian Mike BurtonConcord Convention Hall F
9:00 PM to MidnightMesser Lounge with Emerald Empire BandConcord Convention Hall F

August 14th

TIMEACTIVITY LOCATION
7:00 AMAirport transportation beginsHotel Main Lobby
8:00 AMBreakfast
8:00 AM to 11:00 AMCheck-Out
8:00 AM to 11:00 AMMesser Function BreakdownRegistration South
12:00 PMAirport transportation endsHotel Main Lobby