| Tuesday, October 29 |
| Arrive early to explore San Antonio area attractions. |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Board of Directors Meeting |
Grand R |
| Wednesday, October 30 |
| 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Charity Golf Tournament
In support of ALS Association; in memory of TICA member, Michael DaPonte.
Registration at 7:30 AM; 8:15 AM cart call; 8:30 AM shotgun. Lunch will be available at 18 Oaks 1:00 PM-3:30 PM. Golf awards to immediately follow the tournament. Coffee provided in the morning, however, breakfast will not be served.
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TPC San Antonio - The Canyons
18 Oaks
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| 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Exhibitor Registration & Setup |
Grand Oaks Ballroom Foyer/Grand L-M, P-S |
| 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Convention Registration & Info Desk Open
Pick up your name badge and convention materials.
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Grand Oaks Ballroom Foyer |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Newcomer Kickoff
Members who joined in 2023 and 2024 and newcomers to the Annual Convention are welcome to attend.
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Sunday House |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Welcome Reception
Enjoy cocktails and networking with light hors d'oeuvres. |
San Antonio Terrace |
| 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Banquet & Awards Ceremony
A welcome from the TICA President, followed by dinner and the 2024 awards ceremony. |
Grand J
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Thursday, October 31
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Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly.
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| 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Convention Registration & Info Desk Open
Pick up your name badge and convention materials.
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Grand Oaks Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast
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Grand KNO |
| 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM |
Opening Remarks
Presidential remarks, association updates, followed by exhibitor introductions video. |
Grand J |
| 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM |
Keynote Presentation: The Secrets of Amazement...Revealed
Speaker: Jon Petz |
Grand J |
| 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM |
General Session: Empower Your Teams to Elevate Performance
Speaker: Lori Bishop, Bright Way Consulting |
Grand J |
| 11:45 AM - 12:35 PM |
General Session: Insurance and Your Ice Cream Business
Speakers:
Steve Snavely, Vibrant Insurance Group
Joe Wegelin, Vibrant Insurance Group
Nick Ott, Brown Winick Law Firm
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Grand J |
| 12:35 PM - 3:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open
Enjoy a luncheon and open networking with exhibitors. |
Grand L-M, P-S |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Mobile Vending Roundtable (Grand J)
Lead by: Melissa Leung & Daniel Morales
Rising Stars Roundtable (Sunday House)
Lead by: Max Ginsberg & Dharmesh Vadchhedia |
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| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Charity Trick or Treat Event with ALS Families in the Exhibit Hall |
Grand L-M, P-S |
| 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Networking Dinner Reception
Featuring a strolling magician. |
Event Lawn 3 |
Friday, November 1
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| Private business meeting rooms for Platinum Manufacturer Sponsors will be available all day. To schedule a meeting, contact your rep directly. |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Convention Registration & Info Desk Open
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Grand Oaks Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
Grand KNO |
| 9:40 AM - 10:50 AM |
General Session: Artificial Intelligence
Speakers:
Steve Heckathorn, Cold Front Distribution
Reza Palizban, Aegis Innovators
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Grand J |
| 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM |
Break
Room check-out is at 11:00 AM. |
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| 11:10 AM - 1:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Luncheon |
Grand L-M, P-S |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
General Session: Market Research with Numerator
Speaker:
Rich Oloffson, Mars Ice Cream
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Grand J |
| 1:50 PM - 2:15 PM |
Closing Remarks
Passing of the presidential gavel, announcement of convention contest winners, and association business updates. |
Grand J |
| 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Exhibitor Breakdown
Leftover ice cream will be donated. |
Grand L-M, P-S |
