IRMACON2023 AGENDA
IRMACON2023 will be held at the stunning Embassy Suites by Hilton in downtown Portland. This historic hotel is centrally located in Portland, within a 10-minute walk of Lan Su Chinese Garden, Voo Doo Donuts, Powell’s Books, and Pioneer Courthouse Square. This 4-star hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Portland Art Museum.
Please note that IRMA’s special group rate of $205.00 per night is available for 3 days prior to the IRMA’s first, official arrival date of Thursday, May 4th and 3 days after the our departure date of Monday, May 8th. If you are extending your stay the IRMACon rate will be applied to all room nights at check out. Please contact our TulNet partners Tiffany Davis (918) 720-2704, tdavis@tulnet.com or Dianne Davis at (918) 636-4061, diannedavis@tulnet.
Tentative Agenda*
- Emphasis on member connection (reconnection!) to reengage current and new members, strengthen relationships that we can count on year-round.
- Intensive workshopping and dedicated roundtables in smaller groups around specific, urgent topics brought by our members.
- Focus on troubleshooting and creating actionable ideas to return home with for every member.
- More time spent on perennial conference favorites, such as ‘Hits & Misses’
* Our agenda is evolving, check back for details on speakers and networking!
Thursday 5/4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Board Reception and Dinner
Friday 5/5
9:00 am – 10:00 am – Board Breakfast
10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Board Meeting
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Welcome Reception and Dinner
Reconnect with your fellow IRMA Members and Sponsors for the Opening Reception of IRMACon2023. Local representative(s) of Portland will be joining and sharing a few recommendations on how to enjoy our time in this beautiful city!
Saturday 5/6
8:00 am – 9:00am – Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:30 am – Presidental Welcome, CPC Chair Welcome, and Executive Director Welcome
9:30 am – 10:30 am – General Session: Meet & Greet Activity
A fun, dynamic group session designed to introduce and reconnect members.
10:30 am – 10:50 am – AM Break
10:50 am – 12:15 pm – General Session: Hits & Misses
A perennial IRMACON favorite! A representative of each member magazine presents specific examples, big or small, on any topic, to show what has gone well in the past year–and what hasn’t. You’ll learn a lot and take away some great ideas. Take good notes and plan to follow-up after the session.
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm – LUNCH
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Early Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
2:45 pm – 3:05 pm – PM Break
3:05 pm – 4:20 pm – Late Afternoon Concurrent Sessions
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Focused Happy Hour
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Unplugged Dinners
Get to know the city and continue networking with these member-hosted “Dutch” dinners. Watch for the sign up email and onsite at Registration to snag a spot to join a small group at a recommended eatery.
Sunday 5/7
8:00 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:15 am – General Session
10:15am – 10:35 am – AM Break
10:35 am – 12:00 pm – Concurrent Sessions
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm – LUNCH
1:15 pm – 2:40 pm – Late Afternoon Concurrent Session
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm – PM Break
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – General Session
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Focused Happy Hour
Evening
43RD Annual IRMA Awards Dinner and IRMACON2023 Finale!
Monday 5/8
Departure Day – Farewell and Safe Travels!