Itinerary | The Annual Incentive Invitational | The Incentive Research Foundation

	Wednesday, June 14
Time	Event	Location
All Day	Attendee Arrivals - Sponsored by Worldstar/Amstar DMC Airport Transfers provided from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Grand Wailea	Maui, HI
10:00AM-7:00PM	Invitational Registration Suite & Technology Hub After checking in to the hotel, head to Event Registration on the Meeting Room Level to get your name badges and program materials! Our technology partners will be there to help you learn how to use our mobile apps, and discover the latest in meeting technology as well.	Grand Wailea Resort Plumeria Room
10:00AM-7:00PM	Aloha Shack – Sponsored by CSI DMC	Grand Wailea Resort Hibiscus Pre-Function
10:00AM-7:00PM	Gifting Suite & Hawaii Marketplace Receive luxury gifts from our Merchandise partners and handmade goods from local Hawaiian vendors in the Hawaii Marketplace, sponsored by Meet Hawaii.	Grand Wailea Resort Hibiscus Room
10:00AM-7:00PM	Hospitality Suite – Sponsored By Business Events Canada, Travel Alberta, Hotels of Switzerland and Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau Lounge area for all attendees with complimentary snacks and drinks. Guests can visit this space to view and print all event photos taken by Digital Blue Photography, as well as participate in a unique cinemagraphic photo opportunity.	Grand Wailea Resort Pikake Room
12:00PM-5:00PM	Ukulele Art (CSR Activity) – Sponsored by Impact 4 Good, Liberty International & MGM Resorts Help us give back to the local community by painting a ukulele that will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Maui	Grand Wailea Resort Lagoon Overlook
6:00PM-6:45PM	Hosts Welcome (by invitation only) - Sponsored by Grand Wailea and MC&A Reception for all hosted buyers and Host-level Sponsors NOTE: Attendees must first check-in with staff at lobby of Grand Dining Room	Grand Wailea Resort Grand Dining Room
6:45PM-7:30PM	VIP Welcome Reception (by invitation only) - Sponsored by Grand Wailea and MC&A Reception for all hosted buyers and Top-level Sponsors NOTE: Attendees must first check-in with staff at entrance to Chapel Lawn	Grand Wailea Resort Chapel Lawn
7:30PM-9:30PM	“Coral Bay” Welcome Reception (all attendees) – Sponsored by Grand Wailea and MC&A Reception for all Invitational attendees; Space will be designated for first time attendees to “Meet Up” with seasoned attendees of the Invitational NOTE: Reception to include heavy appetizers and food stations (adequate for a light meal) ATTIRE: All guests are encouraged to wear shades of coral/orange.	Grand Wailea Resort Chapel Lawn
9:30PM-12:00AM	Late Night Lounge – Sponsored by Grand Wailea and Island Style Innovations, LLC.	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala 4 & 5

	thursday, June 15
TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
7:00AM-5:00PM	Invitational Registration Suite & Technology Hub Pick up your name badges and program materials here, as well as ask any questions you may have for the IRF Staff	Grand Wailea Resort Plumeria Room
7:00AM-5:00PM	Gifting Suite & Hawaii Marketplace Receive luxury gifts from our Merchandise partners and handmade goods from local Hawaiian vendors in the Hawaii Marketplace, sponsored by Meet Hawaii.	Grand Wailea Resort Hibiscus Room
7:00AM-5:00PM	Hospitality Suite – Sponsored by The Resort at Pelican Hill Lounge area for all attendees with complimentary snacks and drinks. Guests can visit this space to view and print all event photos taken by Digital Blue Photography, as well as participate in a unique cinemagraphic photo opportunity.	Grand Wailea Resort Pikake Room
7:00AM-8:00AM	IRF Education Day Breakfast – Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Gardens
8:00AM-4:30PM	IRF Education Day: Going the Distance - Sponsored by InterContinental Paris Le Grand, Kuoni DMC USA and Lafayette GROUP - DMC/Closing Toast Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines CMP-certified Continuing Education	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Ballroom
12:15PM-1:15PM	IRF Education Day Lunch - Sponsored by United Airlines	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Gardens
5:30PM-7:30PM	Evening Reception – Sponsored by Wailea Beach Resort Wailea Beach Resort is located next door to Grand Wailea – Attendees to walk along beachfront to reception NOTE: Reception to include heavy appetizers and food stations (adequate for a light meal) ATTIRE: All guests are encouraged to dress in black and white	Wailea Beach Resort
7:00PM-9:30PM	Open Evening/Dinner on Own Many sponsors will be hosting dinners at this time – as a buyer, please do not make your own plans for dinner until you’ve heard from your host sponsor	Maui, HI
9:00PM-12:00AM	Late Night Lounge – Sponsored by Grand Wailea and Island Style Innovations, LLC.	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala 4 & 5

	friday, june 16
TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
All Day	Maui Destination Experiences – Sponsored by DeSilva Meeting Consultants (DMC) and Trilogy Excursions, Hawaii MEETINGS+Events and Island Partners Hawaii Activity Options for Non-Golfers – Please visit http://invitational.theirf.org/program-overview/activities/ for more information	Maui, HI
5:30AM-7:00AM	Golfers Breakfast – Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau Early-morning meal for anyone participating in Golf Tournament	Grand Wailea Resort Grand Dining Room
6:15AM	Depart for Golf Tournament: GOLF SPONSORS - Sponsored by MC&A	Grand Wailea Resort Ballroom Entrance
7:00AM	Depart for Golf Tournament: GOLFERS - Sponsored by MC&A	Grand Wailea Resort Ballroom Entrance
7:00AM-9:30AM	Non-Golfers Breakfast – Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau Breakfast for anyone staying at the Resort or participating in non-golfer activities	Grand Wailea Resort Grand Dining Room
7:30AM-4:00PM	Hospitality Suite Lounge area for all attendees with complimentary snacks and drinks.	Grand Wailea Resort Pikake Room
8:00AM-3:00PM	24th Annual Education Invtational IRF Golf Tournament & Awards Ceremony - Sponsored by WorldStar/Amstar DMC 18-Hole Straight Scramble Tournament, followed by Awards Ceremony/Reception; Lunch will be provided on the course	Wailea Golf Resort
12:00PM-1:30PM	Non-Golfers Lunch – Sponsored by Grand Wailea Lunch for anyone staying at the Resort	Grand Wailea Resort Bistro
4:15PM	Depart for Live Auction at Fairmont Kea Lani: HIGH ROLLERS - Sponsored by WorldStar/Amstar DMC	Grand Wailea Resort Ballroom Entrance
4:30PM-5:30PM	High Rollers Reception (by invitation only) - Sponsored by Fairmont Kea Lani and Trade-winds Management Group, Ltd.	Fairmont Kea Lani Lobby Mezzanine
5:30PM	Depart for Live Auction at Fairmont Kea Lani: ALL ATTENDEES - Sponsored by WorldStar/Amstar DMC	Grand Wailea Resort Ballroom Entrance
5:30PM-9:00PM	IRF Auction Information Desk Stop by the information desk to ask questions about the auction app or or confirm your mailing address upon winning an item	Fairmont Kea Lani Ballroom Foyer
6:00PM-10:00PM	IRF Around the World Live Auction & Dinner - Sponsored by Fairmont Kea Lani and Chrysalis Events Hawaii ATTIRE: All guests are encouraged to wear ”Aloha attire” (Hawaiian prints and patterns)	Fairmont Kea Lani Kea Lani Ballroom & Polo Lawn
10:00PM-12:00AM	Late Night Lounge – Sponsored by Grand Wailea and Island Style Innovations, LLC.	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala 4 & 5

	saturday, June 17
TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
8:00AM-10:00AM	IRF Cabana Day Breakfast – Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau	Grand Wailea Resort Humuhumu
9:00AM-10:00AM	Sponsor Town Hall Sponsors at all levels are invited to join us for a chance to provide event feedback – both what worked well and what could be improved for next year	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Ballroom
9:30AM-4:00PM	Cabana Day Check-In/IRF Information Desk Stop by to check in for Cabana Day and ask any questions you may have for the IRF Staff	Grand Wailea Resort Cabana #21
10:00AM-4:00PM	IRF 2^nd Annual Cabana Day: “Oceanfront Splashdown” - Sponsored by Grand Wailea and Panache Destination Management NOTE: All attendees must stop by the Information Desk to check in and pick up a wristband for Cabana Day ATTIRE: Comfortable beachwear	Grand Wailea Resort Activity Pool, Formal Lawn & Beachfront
12:00PM-2:00PM	IRF Cabana Day Lunch - Sponsored by Grand Wailea	Grand Wailea Resort Formal Lawn
5:00PM-10:00PM	IRF Auction Information Desk Stop by the information desk to ask questions about the auction app or confirm your mailing address upon winning an item.	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Gardens & Molokini Gardens
5:30PM-10:30PM	IRF “Paradise Pop Art” Reception & Dinner - Sponsored by Grand Wailea and Weil & Associates Silent Auction bidding to close promptly at 7:00pm ATTIRE: All guests are encouraged to wear bright pops of color and any modern flair	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Gardens & Molokini Gardens
10:30PM-12:30AM	Late Night Lounge – Sponsored by Grand Wailea and Island Style Innovations, LLC.	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala 4 & 5

	Sunday, june 18
TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
All Day	Attendee Departures – Sponsored by WorldStar/Amstar DMC Airport Transfers provided from Grand Wailea to Kahului Airport (OGG); departures to take place from Ballroom Entrance	Maui, HI
6:00AM-8:00AM	Early Bird Grab N’ Go Breakfast Coffee and a quick bite for those with early-morning flights	Grand Wailea Resort Ballroom Entrance
8:00AM-10:30AM	Farewell Breakfast Buffet – Sponsored by Grand Wailea	Grand Wailea Resort Haleakala Gardens
8:00AM-12:00PM	IRF Auction Information Desk Stop by the information desk to ask questions about the auction app or confirm your mailing address upon winning an item	Grand Wailea Resort Ball Room Entrance

NOTE: Attire for all Events is Resort Casual
(Men – slacks & casual shirt; Ladies – capris, skirt, sundress, etc)

As all evening events are outdoors and on grass and/or sand, flip flops are welcomed and highly encouraged. Guests are also encouraged to dress in accordance with the theme for each event:

Wednesday Evening – ”Coral Bay” (guests are encouraged to wear shades of coral/orange)
Thursday Evening – "Modern Hawaiian" (guests are encouraged to wear black and white)
Friday Evening – ”Aloha Farm-to-Table” (guests are encouraged to wear Aloha attire – Hawaiian prints and patterns)
Saturday Cabana Day – ”Oceanfront Splashdown” (comfortable beachwear)
Saturday Evening – ”Paradise Pop Art” (guests are encouraged to wear bright pops of color and any modern flair)