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2024 UVAMC San Diego

LEARN. CONNECT. THRIVE

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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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 a few local restaurants for those attendees who would like to connect with other colleagues for dinner.

Day 2 – November 14, 2024

Registration 7:45 am – 8:45 am
Continental Breakfast 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Welcome & Conference Opening 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Keynote Speaker – Mimi Brown 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Skyrocket Your Sales: The Keys to Unlocking Your Earning Potential
Break 10:45 am – 11:00 am
General Session – Mimi Brown 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Program Name TBD
Lunch & Networking 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Roundtable Discussion 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Break 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Educational Session I (You Choose Your Track) 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Mimi Brown, Suzanne Shaw, Joel Hauff
Break 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
Panel Discussion 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Mimi Brown, Suzanne Shaw, Joel Hauff
Client Appreciation Party & Book Signing 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hosted by Unique Venues

Day 3 – November 15, 2024

Continental Breakfast 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Welcome & Planner’s Choice Awards Presentation 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Keynote Speaker – Jim Spellos 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Everything You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence…But Didn’t Know to Ask
Break 10:45 am – 11:00 am
Educational Session II (You Choose Your Track) 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Amy Leyden, Chenree Lockley & Samantha Thornton, Stan Hansen
Lunch & Networking 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
General Session 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
AI’s Top 40
Educational Session III (You Choose Your Track) 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Emily Roback & Lily Malone, Jessa Crews, Jim Spellos
Break 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm
UVAMC Closing – Dr. Michael Brown 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
UVAMC 2025 Reveal & Thank Yous 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

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.

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.