LEARN. CONNECT. THRIVE
Join Us for UVAMC in San Diego, CA!
November 14 &15, 2024
UVAMC is our yearly opportunity to bring Unique Venues clients together for learning and connecting with other venue peers. We recruit knowledgeable speakers, as well as some of our own UV staff members, to educate attendees on a wide variety of subjects to help venues improve and grow their bottom line. Even after over a dozen years of Unique Venues hosting this conference, attendees learn something new every year and walk away even more equipped to operate a successful business!
Invest in both your business and yourself by joining us this November in San Diego – you will be glad you said yes to this incredible learning experience. Space is limited to 150 registrants so be sure to register quickly to reserve your spot.
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UVAMC Host Venue – University of San Diego
The beautiful university is the perfect host venue for UVAMC 2024! The University of San Diego offers an inspirational setting for meetings, conferences, retreats, camps and special events. Read on to learn more about this year’s conference venue.
Conference Schedule
The following is a tentative outline of the 2024 UVAMC schedule of events. The schedule is subject to change as planning continues.
Day 1 - November 13, 2024
- Night On the Town (on your own) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Unique Venues will facilitate signups at four local restaurants for those attendees who would like to connect with other colleagues for dinner.
Day 2 - November 14, 2024
- Conference Check-In 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Welcome & Conference Opening 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Setting the Stage for UVAMC 2024 9:45 am - 10:30 am
- Keynote Address 10:45 am - 11:45 am
- Lunch & Networking 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
- General Session 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Keynote Follow-Up
- Rountables 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Educational Session I 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Three breakout sessions presented by established experts in the event management field
- Client Appreciation Party 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hosted by Unique Venues (heavy hors d'oeuvres and bar)
Day 3 - November 15, 2024
- Day Two Welcome 9:00 am - 9:15 am
- Keynote Speaker 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Educational Session II 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Two breakout sessions presented by UV staff and the follow-up to the Keynote
- Lunch & Networking 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
- Educational Session III 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Three breakout sessions presented by UVAMC attendees
- Roundtables 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
- Educational Session IV 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Three breakout sessions presented by UVAMC attendees and keynote speakers
- UVAMC Wrap-Up & 2024 Announcement 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Experience San Diego (on your own) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
UVAMC Host Hotel – The Dana on Mission Bay
Our host hotel, The Dana on Mission Bay, is the perfect place to enjoy after a day of learning at UVAMC. With countless amenities, a delicious restaurant and bar on-site, and water sports, it’s going to be hard to check out. We’ve secured a discounted rate for UVAMC attendees – be sure to book your hotel room as early as space is limited.
Client Appreciation Party
Each year at UVAMC, we like to show our love for our Unique Venues clients by throwing a fun client appreciation party for conference attendees! You can expect a plethora of great hors d’oeuvres, live music, networking with industry leaders and peers, and a gorgeous setting to celebrate the conference. More specific details to come, so stay tuned for updates as we get closer to November.
Justify Your Trip
Need to help convince your boss that this amazing learning experience is in the budget? Especially for universities and institutions that keep a close eye on the books, our justification letter will help answer questions and give your team extra confidence in this investment. We tried to do the hard work for you – all you have to do is download the Word Doc below!
Fun Attractions For UVAMC Attendees Visiting San Diego
- San Diego Beaches
Enjoy the Pacific coast by digging your toes into the sandy San Diego beaches. Enjoy water activities, a hike along the coastline, or just relax after a day of learning.
- San Diego Zoo & Wildlife Area
This sprawling 1,200-acre park has so many attractions, you won’t want to leave! Home to the San Diego Zoo, multiple museums including the San Diego Air and Space Museum, and a plethora of gardens to stroll through. There’s so much to do, you won’t want to leave!
- Museums & Culture Galore
San Diego offers a few theme parks for the adventurous conference attendee to soak up. The Belmont Park in Mission Bay is a theme park on a small-scale, but you can’t visit without riding the old-school roller coaster, the Giant Dipper. San Diego is also home to the original Sea World and not far from the popular California destination, LEGOLAND California. Thrill seekers rejoice, you’ll love what San Diego has to offer!
- Coastal Outdoor Activities
Nature lovers will have so many outdoor activity options, it will be tough to choose what to do when the conference day is over! Discover a plethora of water sports to try, like surfing, boating, sailing, and fishing. For a once in a lifetime adventure, try snorkeling or scuba diving! And for the active land lover, there are plenty of options like golf, hiking, biking, and yoga.