2023 LEADERSHIP FORUM LOGISTICS

We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2023 Leadership Forum next week. The details below will help make your experience easier, so please take a look and reach out to our events team, Kate Johnson and Ashley Davis, with any questions. 

Location - Ponte Vedra Inn and Club | 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32083. View the Resort Map. 

Who’s Coming - See who will be attending the Leadership Forum

Weather - October average in Jacksonville is 82° / 64°

What to Wear - Attire is business casual for the conference during the day. We do recommend you dress in layers as temperatures in meeting rooms can vary. Some events take place outside in the evening, so be sure to bring appropriate clothing options such as a shawl or light sweater. Our Welcome Dinner and Closing Dinner are outdoors (weather permitting). Both are business casual as well. If you plan to participate in resort activities (pickleball, bocce, etc.), plan to bring active wear or beach/pool wear to your comfort.

Getting There - The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is just 30 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and 30 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The best transportation option from the airport is a cab or rideshare. Driving directions are available here.

Parking - Complimentary on-site parking is available for Leadership Forum attendees. Please drive to the Inn entrance (11 on Resort Map) and you will be directed by doormen to parking locations.

Inn Check-In & Forum Registration - Check-in time at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is after 4:00 pm. Check-out time is before 11:00 am. Luggage storage and changing areas are available if you have an early arrival or late departure.

Leadership Forum registration is located at the Ponte Vedra Inn Conference Center (18 on Resort Map) starting on Tuesday, October 17 at 9:00 am. Boxed lunch will be available in the Conference Center for participants.

Forum Agenda & Schedule - The Leadership Forum will kick off Tuesday, October 17 at 3:30 pm in the Florida Room. After checking in at the Conference Center (18 on Resort Map) you will be guided by United staff to the Florida Room (23 on Resort Map) for our opening session. A networking happy hour and casual beachside dinner will follow at the Surf Club. On Wednesday, October 18, all sessions will take place in the Conference Center. Breakfast will be served at the Conference Center starting at 8:00 am. The opening keynote session will begin at 8:45 am. Sessions will wrap at 5:00 pm. Closing dinner will start at 6:30 pm on the West Lawn. See below for details on the Resort Activities before we kick off the Forum. View a detailed agenda.

Resort Activities - United staff will coordinate the following resort activities on the morning of Tuesday, October 17. Attendees also have access to use the full resort facilities, including gym, beach, and pool.

• Golf (separate registration): Tee time is at 8:30 am on the Lagoon Course. If you are interested in golfing, contact Kate Johnson.
• Pickleball: United Managing Director Ryan Katofsky will coordinate rounds of pickleball. Meet at the Racquet Club (20 on Resort Map) at 10:00 am.
• Bocce: United Managing Director Harry Godfrey will lead a game. Meet on the Croquet Lawn (14 on Resort Map) at 10:00 am.
• Spa: A limited number of massage and facial appointments remain available. Book your appointment directly with Kevin Sarimento.

Questions? Contact our events team:

Kate Johnson: kjohnson@advancedenergyunited.org | (617) 449-8483

Ashley Davis: adavis@advancedenergyunited.org | (832) 310-7218