Executive Symposium 2024

Captiva Island, Florida

January 28-30, 2024
It's the Winter Symposium back with a new flavor after more than a decade, NAA’s 2024 Executive Symposium brings a transformational learning and networking experience to you and your executive team. What distinguishes the executive symposium from other events is the intimate retreat setting at a resort destination with a program designed to lead you through innovative ideas for your strategy, your leadership, and your future. The conversation isn’t just about what we’re all doing, but about what none of us are doing that we need to be thinking about doing.

Join us for three days of engaging discussion with guest experts in customer experience, competitive intelligence, and strategic advantage – and ample time for marinating in new ideas while you explore what the island resort has to offer! Don’t delay, registration is limited to only 50 people...but you can bring a "plus-one" guest!


Who should invest in attending?

  • Well-established auction business owners and executives who want to innovate like no one else in the profession
  • Guests of symposium registrants who appreciate the auction profession and want to enjoy an island resort experience

IN-PERSON-ONLY-EVENT

SOLD OUT!
Please email education@auctioneers.org to be added to the waitlist.


Schedule of Events

Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice as sessions are further developed and confirmed. Please check back often for the most current information. All event times are ET and in person only.

 
Sunday, Jan.28 What Where Who
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Symposium Check-In & Happy Hour The Wakefield Rooms Registrants and Guests
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Welcome | Keynote: 7 Secrets for Consistently Creating WOW Service Moments (and Why)
Guest Speaker: Louie Gravance
The Wakefield Room Registrants and Guests
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunset Reception The Wakefield Room Registrants and Guests
       
Monday, Jan. 29 What Where Who
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Come-and-Go Breakfast Old Captiva House Registrants and Guests
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Discussion: Future Proofing Your Business In a Dynamic World
Guest Speaker: Helen Rothberg
The Wakefield Room Registrants ONLY
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Retreat Time - Thank you to our sponsor, Innova!
  • Serenity Pool private symposium access and bar from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    • Lunch provided from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
On-Your-Own Registrants and Guests
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Discussion: Future Proofing Your Business in a Dynamic World
Guest Speaker: Helen Rothberg
The Wakefield Room Registrants ONLY
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunset Reception The Wakefield Room Registrants and Guests
       
Tuesday, Jan. 30 What Where Who
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m Come-and-Go Breakfast Old Captiva House Registrants and Guests
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Discussion: Future Proofing Your Business In A Dynamic World
Guest Speaker: Helen Rothberg
The Wakefield Room Registrants ONLY
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Retreat Time - Thank you to our sponsor, BidWrangler!
  • Serenity Pool Private symposium access and bar from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    • Hors d'oeuvres provided from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
On-Your-Own Registrants and Guests
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Discussion: Future Proofing Your Business In A Dynamic World
Guest Speaker: Helen Rothberg
The Wakefield Room Registrants ONLY
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunset Cruise | Closing Lady Chadwick Registrants and Guests


Hotel

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
15951 Captiva Drive
Captiva Island, FL 33924

Book Hotel Direct: To book rooms, call 800-223-5865 or 239-357-2959, by November 29, 2023, subject to availability.
Group Name: National Auctioneers Association

NAA Event Rates: $385 (plus taxes and fees) Gulf View or Bay View rooms (double occupancy, 2 queen beds, small refrigerator, balcony) - subject to availability.

  • First priority for hotel reservations will be given to those who register to attend.
  • The NAA room rates are guaranteed until the cutoff date of November 29 or until the NAA inventory or rooms are sold out, whichever comes first.
  • Reservations made after the cutoff are not guaranteed to receive the NAA rate.
  • Inventory of rooms are based on availability at the time of booking.
  • A valid credit card and an advanced deposit rate equal to one night's lodging rate (plus tax) is required for each hotel reservation.

The NAA inventory of rooms are available for the nights of Sunday, January 28 and Monday, January 29, (based on availability at the time of booking). The NAA does not contract extra rooms before or after the event dates. However, should you desire to arrive early or stay a day later, you may check the hotel’s availability online. It is typical for a hotel to sell available rooms outside the NAA inventory at higher rates. To book your room for additional nights, you will need to call the hotel reservation desk at 239-357-2959.

Note: This information is subject to change at any time, without notice. Should you need further assistance, please contact the Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa at 239-357-2959.

Airport

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
37 miles from the resort, which is approximately 1-hour. Click here for Google Maps directions. Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa does NOT offer airport transportation.

Ground

Island Taxi
Pick-ups and drop-offs are available to and from all Southwest Florida airports. From the Sanibel Causeway the RSW airport is an hour to an hour-and-a-half trip.



Pricing & Registration

Only NAA members are eligible to register. In-person registration fees will increase after the November 28, 2023, early bird deadline.

  By Nov. 28 After Nov. 28
NAA Member $1550 $1750
Plus-One Guest $775 $875


Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made in writing by 4 p.m. CT on December 21, 2023 to receive a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after December 21, 2023 will be entitled to a 50% refund of registration fees. No cancellations after 4 p.m. CT on January 15, 2024. Substitutions are encouraged.
 

Register

Executive Symposium 2024 FAQ

How do I register for the in-person symposium?
You can click here to register. If you have any questions regarding registration please email us at education@auctioneers.org or call 913-541-8084

If I register for the event and am unable to attend, can I get a refund? Will there be a cancellation fee? What is the deadline to cancel?
If you feel you need a refund, please contact education@auctioneers.org no later than 4 p.m. CT on December 21, 2023 to receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations made after December 21 will be entitled to a 50% refund of registration fees. Cancellations will not be available after 4 p.m. CT on January 15, 2024. Substitutions are encouraged.

Will I receive confirmation of my registration?
Yes. You should receive confirmation within three business days of registering.

May I register more than one "Guest" with me? What does the "Guest" get for their registration?
You may bring ONE guest with you by adding a Guest Registration ticket when you register yourself for the symposium. Guests are welcome to participate in everything except the education sessions on Monday and Tuesday. If you have any questions regarding Guest registration please email us at education@auctioneers.org or call 913-541-8084.

Are there scholarships available for attendees?
Eligible attendees may apply with the Foundation to receive a scholarship covering registration fees. Visit auctioneersfoundation.org for details and to apply.

How do I book a hotel reservation?
Attendees may book a hotel reservation by calling the resort at 239-357-2959. The NAA rate is $385 (plus taxes & fees) for Gulf View or Bay View rooms and guaranteed until November 29, 2023, or when the inventory of rooms is sold out, whichever comes first, and is based on availability at the time of booking. A valid credit card and an advanced deposit rate equal to one night's lodging rate (plus tax) is required for each hotel reservation. Cancellations received at least 30 days prior to scheduled arrival will result in a deposit refund less a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations received with less than 30 days notice will result in a forfeit of the advanced deposit (one night’s room and tax).

For additional details and assistance, call NAA at 913-541-8084 or email us at education@auctioneers.org.


Executive Symposium Task Force

Ailie F. Byers, CAI, AMM, BAS
Sara M. Rose Bytnar, CAI, AARE, AMM, BAS
John D. Schultz, AMM
Jason Winter, CAI, AARE, AMM, CES