Top Upcoming Conventions Near South Florida
1st Annual National Construction Defect Conference
The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(610) 389-2979
www.perrinconferences.com
Dates: Nov. 19-20
Cost: $895.00
This conference will address such topics as litigation strategies, policy holder rights, case law update, mediation and arbitration, and more. The $895.00 fee includes course materials and networking events. Insurance professionals and in-house counsel receive complimentary attendance at the event through Perrin Conferences. CLC and CE credits can be earned at the National Construction Defect Conference. Although this conference is a bit on the pricey side, financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Group rates are available for those who wish to book a room at The Ritz Carlton for the duration of the conference.
Mental Health Symposium
Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center
5150 Town Center Circle Suite 112
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(954) 615-1726
www.guardianbehavioral.org
Date: Nov. 6
Cost: $35.00 per seat
Guardian behavioral Health Foundation is sponsoring the Mental Health Symposium to raise awareness of the stigma associated with mental illness. Their goal is to educate as many people as possible about mental illness and how it affects not only those with mental illness, but family members also. Professionals in the mental health field or related fields can earn CEU's for attending the conference and taking part in the discussions offered. There will be networking opportunities, a silent auction, exhibits, a luncheon and a panel discussion about the decriminalization of mental illness.
Fort Lauderdale Tech Security Conference
Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale
1100 SE 17th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 527-2700
dataconnectors.com
Date: November 5, 2015
Cost: unknown at this time
Data Connectors, the hosts of this event, state that there will be educational sessions throughout the day, 40-50 vendor exhibits, door prizes and more. Topics of discussion at the conference will include social media security, USB security, LAN security, cloud security and other security issues. Tickets to this event also include lunch, entrance into the conference and all conference materials, as well as CPE credits for attending the conference.
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Gearapalooza: Miami, FL - The Ultimate Baby Gear And Registry Event
Tutti Bambini
7400 SW 57th Court
South Miami, FL 33143
heyevent.uk
Date: November 10, 2015
Cost: $50.00 and up
This fabulous baby event is being sponsored by the Bump Club and Beyond and THEBABYGUYNYC. There will be over a dozen vendors showing off all the latest gear for babies. Jamie Grayson, aka The BabyGuyNYC, will be the featured speaker at a 90-minute informational session. Each registered guest will receive a gift bag packed with merchandise for both mommy and baby. This event is designed for mommies and soon-to-be mommies. No children over one year old will be permitted at the event. Also, due to space constraints, no strollers are allowed at the event.
Delray Beach Food, Libations & Home Design Festival
Old School Square
51 N Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 716-6056
miami.eventful.com
Date: Nov. 15, 2015
Cost: no cost announced
This fun event is a great way to find everything you may need for your home while enjoying gourmet tastings of fabulous food and wine, or beer tastings as well. There will be over 150 homebuilders, landscape architects, interior designers, pool designers and more. Although a small fee is charged for the wine and beer tasting, this part of the festival should not be missed. Valet parking will be available at this event.
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