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: Strengthening Mississippi’s Cyber Defenses Explore how the Mississippi Cyber Unit supports State, Local, and Education (SLED) entities during cyber incidents with coordinated response services, technical expertise, and strategic guidance. This session highlights the resources available through the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security to help organizations respond to and recover from cyber threats, and outlines how participation in the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) can provide critical funding to enhance long-term cyber resilience across Mississippi. Presented by: Bobby Freeman, Director Mississippi Cyber Unit |
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| 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! |