CHPRMS Conference 2024: Know Before You Go Guide
Welcome, CHPRMS Conference Attendees! Here's everything you need to know:Conference Location
The conference sessions will begin in the Carolina Ballroom on the Mezzanine Level of the Francis Marion Hotel, located at 387 King Street in Charleston, SC.
Tuesday Evening (Pre-Conference)
- Informal gathering at the Swamp Fox Bar at 5:30 p.m.
- Optional, casual pre-conference socializing
- Opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday
- Located right off the elevators on the Mezzanine Level
- Check in to receive your badge, agenda, and conference bag
- Don't miss our conference swag lounge with surcees from our sponsors!
- Wednesday begins with a Welcome Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
- Keynote presentation: "All That's Solid Melts into Air: Healthcare Marketing Success in the Age of Disruption" by Aaron Mauck, PhD
- Download our Conference App (sponsored by HCA Healthcare) for the full schedule
- Daily breaks with Sponsors and various networking events
- Exhibitor passport located on the back of the printed conference agenda
Happy Hour
- 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the hotel lobby bar
- Sponsored by WG Content
Charleston is a foodie mecca. Recommended restaurants within walking distance (reservations recommended):
After Dinner Hospitality Suite
Join us in the Bridgeview Room on the 12th Floor for conversation, a nightcap, and a gorgeous view of downtown Charleston.
- Sponsored by iHeartMedia
Thursday Evening: Wallie Awards and After Party
- Sponsored by Roper St. Francis Healthcare
- Semi-formal event (cocktail attire)
- Cocktail reception: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the lobby bar
- Dinner: 7:00 p.m., followed by awards presentation
- After party in the Gold Ballroom featuring live performance by Charleston's own The Yacht Club
- Your registration includes a ticket; additional tickets for guests may be purchased in advance at this link.
- Attire: Business casual for the conference, cocktail for the Wallie Award dinner
- Social Media: Use #CHPRMS2024 to share your posts about the conference
