Parties and Activities

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Ready for a fun weekend?

We invite you to participate in ALL activities offered throughout the weekend!
Look at each day's schedule and see all your hands on, networking, and sign up options!
Questions? Go to info booth or find a CPE Committee Member!

ELEVATE, CONNECT, SHARE

1-on-1 Mini Mentoring - Tell us what you would like to improve/learn and we'll match you up with a great mentor for the weekend!
PICTIONARY at Family Fun Night (Sat) - Sign up for a group of 3 to play Pictionary with your host Jeannie!
IMAGE/PORTFOLIO Review - Add your name to the list and we'll contact you and schedule a review with our amazing judges and comp beasts!
SHOOTING BAYS w/ Models (Sun 8:30-11pm) - We have an app that you will sign up for 15 min time slots in a variety of sets! *This year we are focusing on on 1 SKILL AT A TIME! (Monochrome, Posing, Movement, Fine Art)
TABLE TALK (Sound 8-10pm - Marketing with LeadSavage, Personal Projects with Chris Richman, and open convos!
PRINT EXCHANGE - New! Heather has started a fun photo print exchange. Sign up and get involved to send and receive a photo!

FRIDAY

KICK OFF EVENT

Doors Open at 6:45pm. Come early to get the best seat!

Guests of registered attendees are welcome - Guest Passes available at info booth!
Stay and mingle with vendors, speakers, and friends thru 10pm (bar area)
NEW to CPE Welcome! Join Lisa Thompson and the PPNC Board if you are a new member or first time to CPE. Meet in the FLIGHT DECK (courtyard)

HEAD SHOT LOUNGE

SPONSOR: KATE BACKDROP

Take your head shot starting at 11:30am Saturday

Please sign on on the iPad first.
Make sure lights are on. If not, TURN ON!
Bring a friend or grab a head shot photographer to help.
We suggest using a camera you brought or have your friend take for you. Or you can use a cell phone.
Share you final head shot on PPNC Group with #CPE2026 and tag KateBackdrop!

SATURDAY

GET READY FOR A FULL DAY OF LEARNING AND NETWORKING!

GOOD MORNING from Millers! (Coffee sponsor)
Trade Show Click to See Vendors
Demo Stage Schedule
1:30 USING SILKS by Luna
1:50 C-STAND SAFETY by Brice
2:15 LIVE IMAGE CRITIQUE with Booray, Chris
3:00 FRAMING DEMO by Jeannie
3:20 GET LEADS With EMAIL by Jeff
4:00 TBD
Family Fun Night 8:30pm PICTIONARY, PHOTO BINGO, GAMES, ICE CREAM BAR, DRINKS, FUN!

SUNDAY

ATTRACT CLIENTS & REACH YOUR GOALS TODAY!

GOOD MORNING from Millers! (Coffee sponsor)
BUSINESS MEETING (members only)
AUCTION - Mentorships, etc! (Benefits ECS scholarships)
PHOTO BAYS (reserve times) 5 sets
TABLE TALKS
MINI MENTORING

MONDAY

"Passion to Profit" (P2P) Business Workshop

Registration open to anyone attending P2P ONLY.
Lunchtime networking!
ELECTIVES - Makayla, Adam, Marnie (choose 2)
Ending KeyNote, Jamie Trull...DON'T MISS IT!

ONE NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE

As we transition to the Awards evening...enjoy a cocktail in the PreFunction.
Doors open at 6:00pm; Seating is open (not reserved)
All award recipients - get a photo taken during the event!
RSVP required (CPE registered attendees)
Registration for family members or guests required
New President's Reception (CPE registered attendees)

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