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
House 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Citywide DECA Curfew 12:30 AM 18,000 Monday, 4/25/2016 Music City Center Meetings & Exhibits Meetings are not mandatory and will be attended on a flow basis during the day 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 18,000 Downtown Area Lunch Times Available to attendees on a flow 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 18,000 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 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM 8,000 Tennessee Park DECA at the Nashville Sounds 7:05 PM - 7,000 Citywide DECA Curfew 12:30 AM 18,000 Tuesday, 4/26/2016 Music City Center Meetings & Exhibits Meetings are not mandatory and will be attended on a flow basis during the day 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM 18,000 Bridgestone Arena Achievement Awards Session 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 10,000 Downtown Area Flow Time for Meals Available to attendees on a flow basis. attendees will be seeking lunch, early dinner, snack, and entertainment options 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM 10,000 General Jackson Charter Cruise 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 1,000 Bridgestone Arena Grand Awards Session 8:30 PM – 11:00 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 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM 8,000 Citywide DECA Curfew 12:30 AM 18,000 Wednesday, 4/27/2016 Citywide Departure Day No Planned Events Expect Breakfast opportunities throughout morning 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM 18,000