2025
Members Conference September 4-7
Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront
1600 E Beach Blvd
Gulfport, MS 39501
| Day | Time | Event | Details |
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| Thursday September 4, 2025 |
12:00PM – 5:00PM | Vendor Booth Setup | Vendor Booth Setup & Check-in |
| 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Check-In | Attendee registration and materials pickup | |
| 6:00PM – 8:00PM | Welcome Social | Welcome Event with light food & refreshments | |
| Friday September 5, 2025 |
7:30AM – 9:00AM | Check-In/Badge Pick-up | Attendee registration and materials pickup |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Breakfast | Start your day with a flavorful, hearty breakfast buffet featuring fresh fruit, savory hot dishes, and sweet pastries to energize you for the day ahead. | |
| 8:30AM | Exhibit Hall Opens | Vendor Exhibit Hall Opens | |
| 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Breakout Session 1 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 10:15AM – 11:15PM | Breakout Session 2 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 11:30PM – 1:00PM | Lunch | Indulge in a flavorful taco bar with all the fixings, where you can create your perfect taco combination, making for a fun and delicious midday meal. | |
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Breakout Session 3 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 2:15PM – 3:15PM | Breakout Session 4 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 3:30PM – 4:30PM | Closing Keynote Speaker | Topic: Empowering Mississippi SLED: Services & Support from ITS Discover how Mississippi ITS supports State, Local, and Education (SLED) entities with secure, cost-effective IT services. This session highlights key offerings, resources, and ways ITS helps agencies operate more efficiently and effectively. Presented by: Brian Norwood, Chief Operations Officer |
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| 4:00PM | Exhibit Hall Closes | Exhibit Hall Closes - See You All Tomorrow! | |
| 6:00PM – 8:00PM | Networking Social | Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and conversation with colleagues in the Event Dining and Exhibit Hall area. | |
| Saturday September 6, 2025 |
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| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Breakfast | Enjoy a delicious and filling breakfast buffet, packed with fresh flavors and classic favorites to fuel your morning and kickstart your day! | |
| 8:30AM | Exhibit Hall Opens | Vendor Exhibit Hall Opens | |
| 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Breakout Session 5 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 10:15AM – 11:15PM | Breakout Session 6 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 11:30PM – 1:00PM | Lunch | Savor a variety of fresh deli meats, cheeses, and accompaniments in a build-your-own sandwich buffet, perfect for a satisfying and customizable lunch experience. | |
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Breakout Session 7 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 2:15PM – 3:15PM | Breakout Session 8 | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 3:30PM – 4:30PM | Closing Keynote Speaker | Topic: TBD | Presented by: TBD | |
| 4:00PM | Exhibit Hall Closes | Exhibit Hall Closes - Thank You for Coming! | |
| 6:00PM – 8:00PM | Member Appreciation Dinner | MSTUG invites all members, guests, and vendors to an evening of fun and togetherness at our appreciation dinner. Location details to be announced. | |
| Sunday September 7, 2025 |
8:00AM – 9:00AM | Farewell Breakfast | Vouchers will be provided for a complimentary breakfast to enjoy before departure, offering a perfect send-off to start your day! |