CONFERENCE PROFILE INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE April 22-26, 2016 Music City Center 18,000 high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather to develop knowledge and skills for college and careers. Estimated 15,000 Youth (age range of 14 18) – Estimated 3,000 Adults (Advisors, Chaperones, Leadership, and Alumni) KEY GUEST MOVEMENT TIMES Major arrivals will take place on Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd (40+ Hotels citywide) Major departures will take place on Wednesday, April 27th Key movements are listed below: Date Location Event Times Attendance Saturday, Shelby Park DECA 5K Run / Walk 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 1,000 – 4/23/2016 Citywide DECA Day in Nashville 9:00 AM 6:00 PM 15,000 – Designated Fun Day for attendees. Anticipate heavy demand for lunch and early dinner options General Jackson Charter Cruise 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 1,000 – General Jackson Charter Cruise 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 1,000 – Bridgestone Arena Grand Opening Session 8:30 PM 10:30 PM 18,000 – Downtown Area After Meeting Free Time 10:30 PM AM 8,000 –12:00 Estimate 8,000 attendees staying downtown will be seeking late night dinner, snack, and entertainment options Citywide DECA Curfew 12:30 AM 18,000 Sunday, Music City Center Meetings & Exhibits 7:00 AM 5:30 PM 18,000 – 4/24/2016 Meetings are not mandatory and will be attended on a flow basis during the day Downtown Area Lunch Times 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 18,000 – Available to attendees on a flow basis General Jackson Charter Cruise 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 1,000 – Citywide After Meeting Free Time 5:00 PM 12:00 AM 8,000 – Estimate 8,000 attendees staying downtown will be seeking early dinner, late night dinner, snack, and entertainment options on a flow basis General Jackson Charter Cruise 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 1,000 – Grand Ole Opry DECA Concert Two Shows 8,800
CONFERENCE PROFILE INTERNATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE April 22-26, 2016 Music City Center 18,000 high school students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni gather to develop knowledge and skills for college and careers. Estimated 15,000 Youth (age range of 14 – 18) Estimated 3,000 Adults (Advisors, Chaperones, Leadership, and Alumni) KEY GUEST MOVEMENT TIMES Major arrivals will take place on Friday, April 22nd and Saturday, April 23rd (40+ Hotels citywide) Major departures will take place on Wednesday, April 27th Key movements are listed below: Date Location Event Times Attendance Saturday, 4/23/2016 Shelby Park DECA 5K Run / Walk 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM 1,000 Citywide DECA Day in Nashville Designated Fun Day for attendees. Anticipate heavy demand for lunch and early dinner options 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 15,000 General Jackson Charter Cruise 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1,000 General Jackson Charter Cruise 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 1,000 Bridgestone Arena Grand Opening Session 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM 18,000 Downtown Area After Meeting Free Time Estimate 8,000 attendees staying downtown will be seeking late night dinner, snack, and entertainment options 10:30 PM –12:00 AM 8,000 Citywide DECA Curfew 12:30 AM 18,000 Sunday, 4/24/2016 Music City Center Meetings & Exhibits Meetings are not mandatory and will be attended on a flow basis during the day 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM 18,000 Downtown Area Lunch Times Available to attendees on a flow basis 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 18,000 General Jackson Charter Cruise 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 1,000 Citywide After Meeting Free Time Estimate 8,000 attendees staying downtown will be seeking early dinner, late night dinner, snack, and entertainment options on a flow basis 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM 8,000 General Jackson Charter Cruise 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 1,000 Grand Ole Opry DECA Concert Two Shows 8,800
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