Final Conference Attendee Details (Attendees, Sponsors)

IMPORTANT LINKS:  Official Conference Brochure and Agenda

Hello Creative Professionals

We are here!! I am overjoyed and looking forward to connecting with each of you for The Signature CEO Conference 2025!

The Signature CEO Conference sees you for who you truly are. We see you as the Creative, digging deep to address clients’ concerns. We see you as the entrepreneur that you are and pouring everything into your emerging business 24/7. We see you as the advocate, positively impacting countless lives. We see you as the visionary, leading the way into a bright new future rather than re-enacting the past – and then reaching back to bring others along with you.

It is important to remember that The Signature CEO Conference continues to see YOU, and no matter what platform we are on, we will unite you with like-minded problem-solvers, out of-the-box thinkers, leaders, change-makers, industry thought leaders, experts and collaborative spirits, just like YOU,

So, let’s get this party started!  #ICONIC2025

Here are a few details to get you prepared for this year’s adventure!

EVENT LOCATIONS:

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:  Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, Virginia

PARKING AT THE TYSONS CORNER MARRIOTT: Onsite parking is available. Parking is $20 per day (or current rate).

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM “AIRPORT”: 

  • Schedule your travel arrival to Tysons Corner, VA one-day prior to the conference date.
  • Schedule your departure from the conference any time after 6pm on March 27th.
  • Metro Accessibility:  Closest metro station is “Tysons Corner” (Silver Line) Metro Station – 0.9 miles away.
  • Airports & Amtrak:
      • Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 16 miles away
      • Amtrak Alexandria (ALX) – 17 miles away
      • Reagan International Airport (DCA) – 23 miles away
      • Baltimore International Airport (BWI) – 45 miles away

BREAKFAST: Breakfast is available at the hotel restaurant at your own expense. This means we will not be providing breakfast in the conference area.

WHAT TO DO IN TYSONS CORNER:   Tysons Corner is one of my favorite places to shop, dine, hang out!  If you want to know what to do, check out the following websites to find out all the things to do that are literally within walking distance or a short UBER ride from the hotel:  Tysons Corner Shopping Center, Tysons Corner Galleria, and The Perch at Capital One Center.  Below is a list of Tara’s Favorite Place to Eat in Tysons Corner:

AGENDA:

The conference is Tuesday, March 25th through Thursday, March 27th.  Here is the official conference brochure with the agenda and complete list of all conference sponsors. You will also receive a physical copy at the conference.  Conference start times each day are as follows:

  • Agenda – Refer to the AGENDA in the conference brochure regarding the speaking line up and conference details.
  • General Sessions
      • Tuesday, March 25th:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm; doors open 8:15 am
      • Wednesday, March 26th:  8:30 am to 5:00 pm; doors open 7:45 am
      • Thursday, March 27th: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm; doors open 8:30 am
  • Additional Activities:
      • Welcome Party (March 25th – 6:30 pm) – we will dine and network at an offsite venue – The Watermark Hotel. Attendees will need to UBER to this location which is 8-minutes away from the hotel.  Dress Attire – business casual. (this is a different location than the conference)
      • The Gala (March 26th – 7:00 pm) – celebrating 10-years – it is going to be ICONIC!  Dress Attire – Black-Tie. Wear colors black, white, or silver.
      • Champagne Farewell (March 27th) – we will toast to the conclusion of another successful year of elevating our business at TSCEO.

HEADSHOTS: Need a professional headshot? We will have this complimentary service provided by Ashley Jean Creative.

CHANCES TO WIN: During the conference you have a chance to win some really cool prizes over the 3-day period and you must be present to win!!!!

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: We highly encourage you to take pictures during the conference and post on social media, however, if you do video, please do not record sound. By recording sound and posting on social media you are allowing others who did not make the investment into the conference privy to this magnificent content that you paid for! This is the same for not sharing the webinar link…you invested so do share the webinar link to others who did not invest in the conference.

CERTIFICATES: Conference certificates will be emailed to you after the conference as documentation of your continued development of education.

DRESS ATTIRE:

  • Dress attire for the conference is business casual.
  • Gala Celebration on the evening of March 26th, we will be hosting our Gala – Black-Tie dress attire.  Encouraging you to wear black, white, or silver.
  • Recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket for indoors.  We will attempt to have an average temperature at the conference, however, everyone has a different body temperature, and we will not be able to accommodate everyone, so bring a light sweater or jacket just in case you get chilly!

NETWORKING & LINKEDIN PROFILE:

  • Bring business cards to network and to stay connected with your peers.  In addition, have your LinkedIn profile ready!  This is another way to network at the conference to share our business information.

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH OUR TEAM: If you have questions during your time at the conference, please call or text us at 571.402.4594 or email us at info@theisgnatureceo.com. However, the best way to communicate with us during the conference is via our Google Chat group! You will receive an invitation to join – please accept.  This is where you can talk with one another and receive live updates from your conference organizer. This will be our main point of communication starting on March 25th. Please be sure you have accepted the invitation to this chat and turn on your notification only for the 3-days for this conference.

CONFERENCE THEME & HASHTAGS:

ETIQUETTE:  Please be sure that you are always on “mute” during the conference.  You will have the opportunity to interact with the Speakers at the end of their presentations.

FOMO:  Help us to create FOMO!  Please be sure to share pictures on our Social Media accounts (@signatureceo).

NEAREST HOSPITALS:

  • In case of an emergency, dial 911
  • INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus, 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA

THE WEATHER:  continue to watch the weather!  The extended outlook has our area with a high of 58 and a low of 36 degrees – so a little chilly so dress accordingly.

POST CONFERENCE (EVERYONE)

  • Day (1) – After the conference, relax – take a break! Restful Soul and Mind is more Productive than a weary mind
  • Day (2)- After the conference you will receive a survey for you to complete! We encourage you to complete as your responses aid us in continuing to enhance the conference each year for You and future attendees
  • Day (3)- Reach out to your Peers and schedule a one-on-one (build rapport – invest in the relationship)
  • (7) Days after the conference review your notes
  • (14) Days after the conference, Create a Plan of Action from Your Notes
  • (10) Days after the conference, Revise and Finalize Your Plan of Action
  • (21) Days after the conference, Put Your Plan into Action
  • Continue to cultivate Your relationship
  • Key Things to Focus on During the Conference
    • Relationship Building/Networking
    • Have an Open Mind-Set
    • Take Notes & Absorb the Knowledge
    • Have FUN!
  • Presentations will be available to all Attendees after the Conference (unless otherwise communicated)

I am looking forward to seeing each of you! Thank you for your support of The Signature CEO Conference!!!