2025 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
DAY ONE
Monday, May 5
12-5p
Registration Check-in OPEN at Harbor View Hotel
6-7p
Opening Reception Hosted by Harbor View Hotel
7-9p
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 AM
Breakfast
9:15-9:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
9:30-10:15 AM
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"
10:30-11:15
Predicting Pivots: Weather Planning with Andrew Leavitt from Ironic Reports
11:30-12:30
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
How it gets here: The in’s & outs of shipping 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
2:20-3:45
Workshop: Self & Business Care with Robin Belle, Revival Lounge, and Katie Grimes, Anything for Love Coaching
6-9 PM
Annual Island Weddings Magazine Presents: Martha’s Party Vendor Showcase Party
DAY THREE
Wednesday, May 7
7-8 AM
Yoga on the Lawn with Yoga on the Vine
9-9:20
Start the Day with a Relaxing Sound Bath with Lizzie Marchant
9:40-10:30
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 Ferfuson Productions
Jamie Newhouse, Island Dreams Events
Luke Renchan, Luke Renchan Entertainment
10:30-11:00
Juice Bar Break with Aquila
10:50-11:00
SPECIAL CONFERNCE GIVEAWAY PACKAGE
11:00-12:30
ASK THE EXPERT
Flower Design with Aubrey Sirois of Donaromas
12:30-1:15
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