CONFERENCE PROGRAM
“In any given moment we have two options; to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”
- Abraham Maslow
MONDAY 12 AUGUST
venue: Grand Ballrooms, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa
9.30am: Registrations open
10.00am: Welcome Ceremony.
10.15am: Rita Marcon Welcome Address
10.40am: Grow Better, Lead Better - Together. Josie Thomson
11.40am: Morning Tea
12.00pm: Profit & Purpose - Elevate Your Salon Business. Antony Whitaker
1.30pm: Lunch
2.30pm: Profit & Purpose - Elevate Your Salon Business. Antony Whitaker
4.00pm: Afternoon Tea on departure
Note: to get the most from your time with Antony Whitaker, please bring your P&L Statement to use as a reference. This will not need to be shared or shown to anyone other than yourself.
TUESDAY 13 AUGUST
venue: Grand Ballroom, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa
10.00am: Welcome
10.10am: The Power of the Panel
10.50am: Morning Tea
11.20am: Strategy Made Easy. Glenn Price
12.50pm: Lunch
1.40pm: The Power of Retailing. Anna Holevas
2.10pm: Sustaining the Positive. Josie Thomson
2.55pm: Afternoon Tea
3.25pm: Rave Reviews. Interactive Delegate Session
4.15pm: Close & Group Photo
Note: Please bring your donations for the Pattaya Orphanage on this day for collection. Childrens Books, Stationary, Backpacks, Pencils, Markers, Pencil Cases, Toys - all welcome! Thank you.
SOCIAL PROGRAM
After dark and in our downtime, we’ll celebrate the unique sights and delights of Pattaya.
SUNDAY 11 AUGUST
WELCOME RECEPTION
7pm - 10pm / Pebbles Bar & Grill, Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa
Dress Code: Tropical Casual / Resort
Enjoy a delicious Thai buffet dinner, welcome cocktails and chilled tunes at Pebbles Bar & Grill for your first night of the MBE Leadership Retreat. The perfect opportunity to connect with other Salon Owners and slip into island time!
Monday 12 August
BRIGHT LIGHTS & PATTAYA NIGHTS - YOUR PATTAYA PARTY EXPERIENCE!
Bus collection is at 5.15pm sharp. Please be in the Hotel Lobby at 5pm (event ends 11pm)
Dress Code: Smart Casual. Celebrate the bright lights and party vibe of Pattaya with color!
Following a fantastic first day of conference inspiration, we’ll hit Pattaya for a night of creative and colorful entertainment, followed by dinner, drinks and dancing in the sky at the stunning 5-star Hilton Horizon Rooftop Bar.
Tuesday 13 August
GLAM UP FOR OUR BLACK ‘THAI’ BALL AT THIS SURPRISE DESTINATION
Bus collection is at 6.15pm sharp. Please be in the Hotel Lobby at 6pm (event: 7pm - 11pm)
Dress Code: A tropical (and slightly more casual) take on ‘black tie’ and the perfect excuse to glam up for an evening of elegance!
Celebrate the last day of our 2-day MBE Leadership conference program with fine food, drinks and entertainment at our glamorous Black ‘Thai’ Ball… at a mystery destination (indoors, with outdoor areas).
Wednesday 14 August
Bus collection at 10.30am sharp. Please be in the Hotel Lobby at 10.15am. Return for a Twilight BBQ (7pm - 10pm)
Dress Code: Relaxed and casual. Don’t forget your swimwear! For the twilight BBQ, you may change or remain in the same clothing.
All aboard! Time to unwind and explore Pattaya by sea, chartering a private catamaran for a decadent day of sun, swimming and socializing. We’ll drop anchor for lunch and swimming, with paddle boards, snorkels and inflatables at your disposal. Then with a DJ on board and a bar ready to kick into afternoon cocktails, we’ll sail through the sunset and onto our twilight BBQ back at the hotel.
Thursday 15 August
Check-Out
PHOTO GALLERY
PHOTO GALLERY
Thank you to our amazing MBE Members for making the 2024 MBE Leadership Retreat in Pattaya so special! Please enjoy the below highlights, with more party pics from the Castle to follow soon!
