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