Why You Should Attend
Looking for a destination that offers more than just meeting space? St. Augustine, Florida blends centuries of history with coastal charm, creating a one-of-a-kind backdrop for unforgettable meetings and events. As the oldest city in the U.S., it offers unique venues—from historic landmarks and elegant inns to modern waterfront resorts—perfect for everything from executive retreats to incentive programs.
Attending Meetings Today LIVE! South in St. Augustine is the perfect way to experience firsthand what makes this destination so special. You’ll connect with top-tier suppliers, explore distinctive venues and enjoy curated experiences that showcase the city’s rich culture, walkable downtown and vibrant culinary scene. It’s more than a hosted buyer event—it’s a taste of what your attendees could enjoy, too!
Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large-scale event, St. Augustine offers the professional services, unforgettable setting and welcoming hospitality to make it a success. Discover why planners are turning to this coastal gem to elevate their events—and why your next one should be here, too.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Victoria DeSilvio at:
victoria.desilvio@tradepress.com or 954-707-9821.
Looking for a destination that offers more than just meeting space? St. Augustine, Florida blends centuries of history with coastal charm, creating a one-of-a-kind backdrop for unforgettable meetings and events. As the oldest city in the U.S., it offers unique venues—from historic landmarks and elegant inns to modern waterfront resorts—perfect for everything from executive retreats to incentive programs.
Attending Meetings Today LIVE! South in St. Augustine is the perfect way to experience firsthand what makes this destination so special. You’ll connect with top-tier suppliers, explore distinctive venues and enjoy curated experiences that showcase the city’s rich culture, walkable downtown and vibrant culinary scene. It’s more than a hosted buyer event—it’s a taste of what your attendees could enjoy, too!
Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large-scale event, St. Augustine offers the professional services, unforgettable setting and welcoming hospitality to make it a success. Discover why planners are turning to this coastal gem to elevate their events—and why your next one should be here, too.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Victoria DeSilvio at:
victoria.desilvio@tradepress.com or 954-707-9821.
The venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
A special thank you to our host hotel and sponsor.
Agenda
Speaker
Deborah Gardner, CMP, CVP
President & CEO
DG International, LLC
Oh, whoa! Meet Deborah Gardner: the ultimate “Triple Threat in a Skirt!” A dynamic entrepreneur, Deborah is a global keynote speaker, seven-time bestselling author, and certified meeting and event expert who masters logistics like nobody else.
As a former NBC and CBS Sports broadcaster and pro athlete, Deborah doesn’t just talk the talk, she ambitiously swims the swim—Olympic trials, no less. Crowned Mrs. Arizona and Mrs. America, she is a business royalty with a mic, blending ambition, action, and a splash of fun to motivate audiences around the globe to shake up the status quo, supercharge their dreams, and dominate the fast lane.
Deborah has partnered with industry giants like Walmart, American Express, Success Women, Marriott, and Siemens, helping them prioritize their people and achieve legendary results. Her laugh-out-loud, high-energy presentations are like a Red Bull and double espresso for the soul—guaranteed to get people out of their seats and into action.
Her magnetic presence has recently earned accolades like Top 30 Global Gurus in Hospitality, Best of the Stage Speaker, and features in USA Today, Success Magazine, Fabulous Arizona People, and Meetings Today. She’s also the creator and host of Hospitality Today Live, a worldwide broadcast sensation.
When she’s not lighting up the stage, you’ll find Deborah soaking up the Arizona sunshine, swimming, or hiking with her husband, Jerry, and their rambunctious furry 4-legged lover boy, Bear.
Supplier information
Complimentary meals, education and social events.
A minimum of 20 one-on-one appointments with pre-qualified planners with an RFP or sourcing.
Interested suppliers should contact Kirk Lewis at Kirk.Lewis@meetingstoday.com or 732.245.9816.
Thanks to our sponsors
