2025 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
DAY ONE
Monday, MAY 5th
12-5 PM Registration Check-in OPEN at Harbor View Hotel
6-7 Opening Reception Hosted by Harbor View Hotel
7-9 Sweet Beats Showcase Party & Tasting
DAY TWO
Tuesday, May 6
7-8 AM Yoga on the Lawn with Yoga on the Vine
8-9:15 Breakfast
9:15-9:30 Welcome Remarks
9:30-10:15 - PANEL
Event Professionals Ad Planning for Successful Returns
Moderated by Monica Brady-Myerov, Publisher, Vineyard Gazette Media Group
Panelists:
Marnely Murray, Shored Up Digital
Amy Kurth, Island Weddings Magazine
10:15 GIVEAWAY BREAK!
Sponsored by Tradewind with Grace Richardson, Director of Marketing
10:30-11:15 - PRESENTATION
Predicting Pivots: Weather Planning with Andrew Leavitt from Ironic Reports
11:30-12:30 - PRESENTATION
Inside Martha's Vineyard Event Venues with Partyslate
12:30-1:30 LUNCH
12:45-1:15 - KEYNOTE
Event Design with Ieasha James from Endless Flair Event Design
1:30-2:15 - PANEL
How it gets here: The ins & outs of shipping and travel to Martha’s Vineyard
Moderated by Kharma Finley-Wallace, HoverFly Events, Vineyard Gazette Media Group
Panelists:
Jayme Amaral, Cape Cod Express
Mary Stanley, Cape Air
Juliana Hernandez, DEZ Collective
Grace Richardson, Tradewind
2:20-3:45 - WORKSHOP
Self & Business Care with Robin Belle, Revival Lounge, and Katie Grimes, Anything for Love Coaching
3:45 - GIVEAWAY BREAK!
Sponsored by Respoke
3:45 - 4:30 - TOUR
Private Tour of Harbor View Hotel
6-9 PM - PARTY
Annual Island Weddings Magazine Presents: Martha’s Party Vendor Showcase Party
DAY THREE
Wednesday, May 7
7-8 AM - ACTIVITY
Yoga on the Lawn with Yoga on the Vine
9-9:20 - ACTIVITY
Start the Day with a Relaxing Sound Bath with Lizzie Marchant
9:40-10:30 - PANEL
The Annual Planner Panel:
Tips, Trends, Experiences from the Pros
Moderated by Sheldon Gray, Dive Bar & Caviar Events
Paneslists:
Jessica. Shai, Gather MV Events
Faith Ferguson, Faith Ferguson Productions
Jamie Newhouse, Island Dreams Events
Luke Renchan, Luke Renchan Entertainment
10:30-11:00
Juice Bar Break with Aquila
11:00 - GIVEAWAY BREAK!
Sponsored by Cape Air & Harbor View Hotel
11:00-12:30 - ASK THE EXPERT
Flower Design with Aubrey Sirois of Donaromas
12:30-1:15 - PANEL
Cook the Vineyard - Trends in Event Cuisine with Susie Middleton
Panelists:
Jimmy Alvarado, TigerHawk MV & On Time Catering
Deon Thomas, Deon's Kitchen
Taylor Buckley, Buckley Gourmet Catering
2:00 - CONFERENCE END