Early Arrivals Reception
Sponsored by State of Oklahoma
For the early arrivals, a special treat awaits you at the lovely Sandpainter’s Courtyard, with views of the spectacular McDowell Mountains and Kierland’s golf course.

Welcome Reception & Dinner
Sponsored by Greater Phoenix Economic Council
The welcome event on Sunday evening will take place at one of the most fun venues in the Phoenix area — Pinnacle Peak Patio — for a cowboy cookout under the stars. But watch out for the pranksters and don’t get gussied up — you just might get your tie cut off and hung from the ceiling with the 1,000,000+ ties already there.

Hospitality Lounge
Sponsored by Team Texas
Return to the hotel from a fun-fi lled evening and unwind with your colleagues at the Sunday Evening Hospitality Lounge.

Monday Evening Networking Reception
This reception will be held at another one the Westin’s unique venues, the Trailblazers Terrace.

Tuesday Evening Networking Reception Sponsored by Georgia Allies
Enjoy your last evening in beautiful Phoenix at one of the Westin’s prized outdoor venues, Marshall’s Outpost Pavilion. After the reception, you may dine at one of the fi ne restaurants located at the Westin Kierland Resort or take a short walk to Kierland Commons, a 38-acre shopping and dining complex adjacent to the hotel.

Tuesday Evening Hospitality Lounge
Sponsored by Mississippi Development Authority
Don’t forget to come back from dinner in time to enjoy a night cap with your friends at the last social event of the Professional Forum.

Located directly adjacent to the Westin Kierland is Kierland Commons, a unique 38-acre wonderland of upscale specialty retail, entertainment and dining venues. It features a pedestrian-friendly environment and popular dining and shopping destinations, including: Mastro’s Ocean Club, P.F. Chang’s, Morton’s, Coldstone Creamery, and Crate & Barrel, to name a few.