
2023 In-Person Workshop & Retreat
October 18-20 | Kansas City, MO
GCA’s Annual Workshop & Retreat is back in person for the first time since 2019! Join fellow card publishers, industry suppliers, retail partners, and more for this jam-packed event filled with networking, education, events, and fun that will leave you with:
- Great new contacts
- Ideas for innovation, leadership, and executive-level insight
- Tools to grow your business
- Insight into industry trends
- Renewed excitement for all things stationery
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Registration Rates: Member/Non-Member
- May 6 – June 30 $850/$1,000 (Additional Member(s) from same organization $775)
- July 1 – September 29 $925/$1,200 (Additional Member(s) from same organization $875)
- After October 1 $1,000/$1,300 (Additional Member(s) from same organization $950)
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Schedule-at-a-Glance (subject to change)
Wednesday, October 18
- Attendee Arrivals
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Open/Badge Pick Up
- 4:00 pm Hotel Check-in Time at the Westin
- 6:00 pm Exclusive Evening at the Hallmark Visitor’s Center (walk from Westin)
- Enjoy happy hour while you tour the Center
- Opening Keynote speaker from Hallmark
- 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Dinner at Jack Stack (KC BBQ)
- 9:30 pm Late Night Networking at the Westin Bar (optional, self-pay)
Thursday, October 19
- 7:00am Retreat Activity (option, TBD)
- 8:00 am Registration Open/Badge Pick Up – Coffee
- 9:00 am Breakfast presentation
- 10:00 am Sessions
- 12:00 pm Annual Business Meeting Lunch
- 1:30 pm Associate Exhibits open
- 2:00 pm Sessions
- 4:30 pm Associate-Hosted Happy Hour
- 6:30 pm KC Networking Dine-Around
- 10:00 pm Late Night Networking at the Westin Bar (optional, self-pay)
Friday, October 20
- 8:00am Retreat Activity (option, TBD)
- 8:30 am Coffee/Associate Exhibits open
- 9:00am Associate Speed Dating
- 10:30 am Brunch with Networking/Discussions
- 12:00 pm Closing Keynote
- 1:00 pm See you Next Year!
- Attendee Departures – OR, make a weekend of it with fun activities in KC!
Hotel:
Westin at Crown Center
Price: $184/night discounted rate
Deadline to book: September 27, 2023
Book your group rate for Greeting Card Association Workshop & Retreat Here
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