2022 ABMA Convention Schedule
After diverting to a virtual convention for 2021 due to the pandemic, the ABMA is excited to return in 2022 as a live and in-person event for the 105th Edition of the Annual Convention. The destination is Bonita Springs, Fla., and the event runs March 2-5 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa. The event will follow the traditional format with committee meetings on Wednesday morning and the annual meeting and educational session in the afternoon. Three welcome receptions are on the agenda for the first evening — Emerging Leaders, New Members/First-Time Attendees and the Paul Miller Welcome Reception for all attendees.
Thursday morning features the traditional keynote with motivational speaker Paul J. Long and is followed by an afternoon golf scramble at Raptor Bay Golf Club.
The event wraps up for attendees on Friday, with the Face 2 Face meeting format in the morning where suppliers and industry manufacturers will hold pre-scheduled in-person meetings. The event will conclude with a Friday night closing Suppliers’ Reception that features a disco theme.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
Convention Committee Meeting | Great Egret
9:30 a.m. -10:20 a.m.
Public Relations Committee Meeting | Great Egret
10:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Membership Committee Meeting | Great Egret
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Registration / Gathering Place | Conference Foyer
12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m
Statistical Committee Meeting (Lunch) | Great Egret
1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
Safety & Standards Committee Meeting | Great Egret
2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
All Division Meeting | Calusa
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
ABMA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Meet the Pros Roundtable | Calusa
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
New Members & First Timers Reception
Dress: Business Casual | Cypress Fire Pit
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
ABMA Emerging Leaders Reception
The inaugural private reception for members of ABMA Emerging Leaders
Dress: Business Casual | Cypress Fire Pit
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Paul M. Miller Welcome Reception
The Paul M. Miller Welcome Reception is named to honor Paul M. Miller, long-time president of The Mill-Rose Company. Miller was a tremendous industry ambassador and put people together like nobody else and the event is built in that networking spirit.
(Dress: Business Casual) | Waterfall Pool
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast | Calusa Terrace
7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Registration / Gathering Place | Calusa PreFunct
8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.
General Session / Welcome | Calusa
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
ABMA Educational Institute | Calusa
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Face 2 Face Table Setup | Calusa
1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Golf Scramble | Raptor Bay Golf Club
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Mid Convention Reception (Dress: Business Casual)
7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
ABMA Foundation Networking Dinner (Optional) | Cove
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
Face 2 Face Table Setup | Calusa
7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast | Calusa Terrace
7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Registration: Gathering Place | Calusa PreFunct
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Supplier Face 2 Face Meetings | Calusa
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Companion Program | Lobby Meet
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch | Calusa Terrace
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Tour Dolphin Eco Tour | Hyatt Marina
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Suppliers Reception (Theme: Disco) | Cypress Ctyd
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ABMA Board of Directors Meeting | Blue Heron
