2nd Annual PCMA Southeast and MPI Greater Orlando Chapter Summit: “Better Together”

Get ready to be inspired! Join us for two powerhouse speakers who will deliver game-changing insights you’ll be rushing to share with your team the moment you’re back at your desk.

This dynamic event focuses on resilience, strength, and innovation within your own organization.  We will cover a powerful exploration of resilience, self-worth, and breaking barriers, as well as discovering the key to high-performing innovation within your teams with a unique activity called Personality Poker®.  

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Orange County Convention Center / Sunburst Room, West Concourse

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Pricing:
Early Bird Rates (through September 26)
Member – $65.00
Non-Member – $80.00
Regular Rates (September 27-October 20)
Member – $75.00
Non-Member – $90.00

*** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE! ***

See Who’s Attending

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Hotel Accommodations – Hyatt Regency Orlando

We’re excited to offer a special group rate at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, conveniently located right across from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).

Booking Information:

Rate: $249 per night (resort fee waived when booked through the link below)
Booking Link: Reserve Your Room at the Hyatt Regency Orlando
Cutoff Date: October 1, 2025

Reservations must be made by the cutoff date to secure this rate. After October 1, unused rooms in the block will be released, and new reservations will be subject to hotel availability.

Additional Details:

Guests may select their preferred stay dates through the booking link.
Pre- and post-nights are available based on hotel inventory.
For assistance with reservations, contact the Hyatt Regency Orlando team at 402-593-5048. Guests should reference the group name or code G-MPSB when calling.

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What’s Included
* Lunch
* Two Speakers
* Sponsor tables (purchased)
* CSR activity

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Sessions & Speakers

Nicole M. Lauria

Nicole M. Lauria is the CEO and Founder of Nicole Lauria Consulting. She is also a business coach, keynote speaker, and the host of the More Than Lipstix podcast.

Nicole has spent her career working in training and development for some of the nation’s largest hospitality brands. Nicole held several managerial positions within the Walt Disney Company during her 25-year tenure, engaging in roles from marketing Disney experiences to providing organizational development and leadership assessments. At the Disney Institute, Nicole spent 16 years creating training programs for companies and their employees, evaluating leadership, implementing brand loyalty programs, giving keynote speeches, and assessing business practices to identify areas for improvement so the client would have a solution through specific methodologies to create their desired company culture. Nicole attended Florida A&M University to pursue her Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Organizational Development from Warner Southern College (now Warner University).

Nicole has traveled the globe, working on almost every continent. These experiences give her a unique perspective on the similarities and differences of various cultures, which are infused into her business coaching and consulting services. She has worked alongside many business structures and verticals, from partnering with executives to working alongside gold miners in South Africa. She uses the richness of these experiences to help corporations and organizations reach across the table and develop comprehensive strategies to engage employees at every level of business.

Nicole is a native Floridian who currently resides in Central Florida with her son. When she is not providing business coaching in Florida, you can find her cooking delicious healthy meals, creating beautiful tablescapes, or having brunch with her friends. You may also find her participating in events and philanthropic endeavors with members of her alumnae chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Session #1:
More Than Lipstix: Amplifying Resilience, Redefining Strength with Nicole M. Lauria

This keynote is a powerful exploration of resilience, self-worth, and breaking barriers. It dives into the real challenges women face—balancing careers, relationships, and expectations—while giving them the tools and mindset to step into their full potential.

Through personal stories and actionable insights, attendees will walk away with:

• A deeper understanding of the unseen burdens women carry.
• Strategies to overcome workplace bias and advocate for themselves.
• The confidence to prioritize self-worth and take bold steps forward.
• Coming together as a collective to drive impactful change and secure a better future—ensuring inclusivity and unity across diverse communities.

At its core, More Than Lipstix is more than just a conversation—it’s a movement that encourages women to own their voices, embrace their stories, and take action.

Stephen Shapiro

When Stephen Shapiro takes the stage, audiences don’t just listen—they engage, participate, and transform. A Hall of Fame speaker with decades of experience helping the world’s leading organizations innovate and adapt, Stephen delivers more than a keynote, he creates an unforgettable experience.

With a dynamic blend of insight, interactivity, and humor, each of his speeches is designed to spark meaningful change in how teams think, work, and solve problems together. Whether you’re looking to build a culture of collaboration, reframe persistent challenges, or differentiate in a crowded market, Stephen brings practical tools and lasting impact to every event.

Session #2
Personality Poker with Stephen Shaprio

Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation.

How can you increase your innovation potential? Play Personality Poker with Stephen Shapiro! This fast-paced, highly interactive game will help you discover:

• Your primary innovation personality
• Your innovation blind spots
• Why the person you like the least is the person you need the most
• What is missing from your team that is limiting innovation and success
• How to create a high-performing innovation team that leverages divergent points of view

Timeline Overview:
11:00 AM -12:00 PM – Registration & sponsor tables in foyer
12:00 PM – Welcome announcements
12:15 PM -1:30pm – Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 PM – Speaker #1: Nicole Lauria
1:45 – 2:00 PM – Break & Sponsor tables
2:00 – 2:30 PM – CSR Experience Kissimee
2:30 – 3:30 PM – Speaker #2: Stephen Shapiro
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Sponsor tables & activation

Menu:

Grazing Station Menu
Living mushrooms pappardelle pasta (V)
Mahi-Mahi in banana leaf hot tacos with jalapenos, aji-aji sauce, shredded cabbage and pickled red onion (V)
Carvery of roasted sirloin with onion rolls and horseradish

Charcuterie Display
Includes assorted cheeses, prosciutto, sausages, grilled vegetables and tossed forage salad

Pizza Planks
Pepperoni and salami
Mediterranean with feta cheese and spinach (V)

Dessert Cups:
Cherry budino
Tiramisu
Banana pudding
Berry trifle

CANCELLATION POLICY:
No refunds within 14 business days of the event.  No Shows are responsible for full payment.

THANK YOU TO OUR EDUCATION SPONSOR

2025 EIC Accredited Education Event

Sponsored by Xpodigital

CSR ACTIVITY

Experience Kissimmee is the official CVB and DMO for Osceola County, serving as a strategic resource for meeting and event planners. Our dedicated Meeting Sales & Services team partners with event professionals from initial planning through execution, offering expert sourcing support, promotional tools, and access to over 1,000 trusted local partners. With more than 25,000 hotel rooms and over one million square feet of meeting space, we help bring bold event visions to life. Every successful event contributes to our mission—driving visitation and creating economic opportunity for our community.

Personal care kits will be donated to our non-profit partner:

Hope Partnership is dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Central Florida by providing a holistic continuum of care. Through trauma-informed, client-centered services, they empower individuals and families to achieve self-determined success, strengthen communities, and work to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home.

Personal care items and CSR in partnership with: 

Traveler’s Apothecary is a family-owned business specializing in handcrafted, all-natural candles, bath, and fragrance products. Inspired by global travel and local experiences, they create custom scents and gifts that evoke nostalgia and connection. In addition to unique event swag, they also curate interactive team-building experiences, offering meeting planners a creative and memorable way to engage attendees.

THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR

Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, in the beautiful Sunburst Room (W340) 

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida, is the second largest convention center in the United States, boasting 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space. It consists of two main buildings, the West Building and the North/South Building, connected by a pedestrian bridge. The OCCC hosts approximately 1.4 million attendees annually and generates a significant economic impact for the Central Florida region.

Thank You to Our Sponsors