IPW Event Location
Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at:
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Tel: 1.303.228.8000
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Friday,
May 18 2018
Inbound Transportation from DEN to Denver Union Station
10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Complimentary transfers from Denver International Airport (DEN) via train to Denver Union Station.
Inbound Transportation from Denver Union Station to Host Hotels
10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
IPW shuttles provided from Denver Union Station to Host Hotels departing every 15 minutes.
Saturday,
May 19 2018
Inbound Transportation from DEN to Denver Union Station
10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Complimentary transfers from Denver International Airport (DEN) via train to Denver Union Station.
Inbound Transportation from Denver Union Station to Host Hotels
10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
IPW shuttles provided from Denver Union Station to Host Hotels departing every 15 minutes
Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Booth Set-Up for Exhibitors
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Press Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tourism Cares
IPW Gives Back
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Children’s Playground, Wewatta Street & Speer Boulevard. Learn more.
Open to all registered delegates; additional volunteer registration required.
Local Sightseeing Tour Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Local Sightseeing Tours
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (departure times vary)
All tours return to the convention center by 5:00 p.m.
Open to all registered delegates; additional tour registration required.
Shopping Shuttle
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Shuttle to Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North departs the convention center (Lobby B Entrance) every hour and returns to the convention center on the half hour.
Open to all registered delegates.
Open Evening
Open
Sunday,
May 20 2018
Inbound Transportation from DEN to Denver Union Station
10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Complimentary transfers from Denver International Airport (DEN) via train to Denver Union Station.
Inbound Transportation from Denver Union Station to Host Hotels
10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
IPW shuttles provided from Denver Union Station to Host Hotels departing every 15 minutes
Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Local Sightseeing Tour Registration
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Booth Set-Up for Exhibitors
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Press Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Shuttle from Convention Center to Press Brunch and Tours
8:45 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
IPW Orientation Session
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Open to all registered delegates.
IPW Chinese Delegation Orientation Session
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Open only to registered Chinese buyers and journalists.
IPW Press Brunch and Tours
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Brand USA Market Trends Update
10:00-12:00 p.m.
Four (4) 30-minute sessions:
Our Neighbors
10:00-10:30 a.m. - Canada
10:30-11:00 a.m. - Mexico
Emerging Markets
11:00-11:30 a.m. - China
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - India
Open to all registered delegates.
Shuttle from Convention Center to MICE Buyers Brunch and Tour
10:15 a.m.
Open only to registered MICE buyers.
IPW MICE Buyers Brunch and Tour
10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Open only to registered MICE buyers.
International Market Exchange
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
(formerly Market Update)
Open only to registered exhibitors
Local Sightseeing Tour Departures
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (departure times vary)
All tours return to the convention center by 5:00 p.m.
Open to all registered delegates; additional tour registration required.
Shopping Shuttle
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Shuttle to Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Cherry Creek North departs the convention center (Lobby B Entrance) every hour and returns to the convention center on the half hour.
Open to all registered delegates.
Visit USA Committee Worldwide Network Annual Luncheon
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Open only to Visit USA Committee members.
Visit USA Committee Worldwide Network Annual Meeting
1:45-4:00 p.m.
Open only to Visit USA Committee members.
Shuttle Service from Host Hotels to Denver Performing Arts Complex
6:45-8:00 p.m.
Note: All IPW Host Hotels are within walking distance of the venue.
Sponsored by VISIT DENVER, Brand USA, and Denver International Airport
Evening Event: Discover Denver!
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Discover The Mile High City’s creative side at the iconic Denver Performing Arts Complex, located next to the Colorado Convention Center in the heart of the city’s walkable downtown. Kick off IPW 2018 with a festive array of art, music and entertainment at this unique indoor/outdoor venue! Explore Denver’s eclectic neighborhoods and savor the tastes of craft beer, hand-mixed cocktails and innovative cuisine.
Shuttle Service from Denver Performing Arts Complex to Host Hotels
8:30-10:15 p.m.
Note: All IPW Host Hotels are within walking distance of the venue.
Monday,
May 21 2018
Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:00-9:00 a.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m.-5:05 p.m.
Press Registration
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Brand USA
Press Conference
8:00-8:50 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists
Appointment Scheduling Session
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by CityPASS
Brand USA Media Marketplace - Open Networking Time
8:55-9:25 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists and exhibitors who purchased the Media Marketplace Package.
Sponsored by CityPASS
Brand USA Media Marketplace - Session I
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists and exhibitors who purchased the Media Marketplace Package.
Business Appointments 1-7
9:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
Sponsored by Brand USA
Lunch
12:40-1:45 p.m.
Open Networking Time
1:50-2:10 p.m.
Sponsored by CityPASS
Brand USA Media Marketplace - Session II
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists and exhibitors who purchased the Media Marketplace Package.
Business Appointments 8-14
2:15-5:05 p.m.
Sponsored by CityPASS
Brand USA Media Marketplace Reception and Presentation of IPW Travel Writer Awards
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Open only to all registered journalists and exhibitors who purchased the Media Package.
Convention Center Shuttle to Host Hotels
5:05-6:00 p.m.
Shuttle Service from Host Hotels to Mile High Stadium
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by VISIT DENVER, Colorado Tourism Office, and Colorado Ski Country
Evening Event: Colorful Crafted Colorado
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Join us to celebrate Colorado, where the majestic Rocky Mountains inspire adventures spring, summer, fall and winter. Get ready for some outdoor fun under the stars and on the field at the spectacular Sports Authority Field at Mile High, home to the three-time Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos. Enjoy locally crafted food and beverages, entertainment and interactive sports including skiing!
Shuttle Service from Mile High Stadium to Host Hotels
8:30-10:15 p.m.
Tuesday,
May 22 2018
Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:00-9:00 a.m.
Brand USA Partner Engagement Meeting
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Open only to registered exhibitors.
Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.
Press Registration
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Open Appointment Session
8:30-8:55 a.m.
Philadelphia CVB
Press Conference
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Business Appointments 15-22
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
New Orleans CVB
Press Conference
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
U.S. Travel Association
Press Conference
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Visit California
Press Conference
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Sponsored by NYC & Company and Broadway Inbound
Lunch
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Open Networking Time
1:35-2:05 p.m.
NYC & Company
Press Conference
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Business Appointments 23-31
2:10-5:50 p.m.
Convention Center Shuttle to Host Hotels
5:50-7:00 p.m.
Open Evening for Private Events
Evening
Wednesday,
May 23 2018
Convention Center Shuttle from Host Hotels
7:00-9:00 a.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Press Registration
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Business Appointments 32-40
8:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Washington, DC
Press Conference
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Visit Anaheim
Press Conference
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Open only to registered journalists.
Sponsored by Experience Kissimmee
Lunch
12:25-1:25 p.m.
Open Networking Time
1:30-2:10 p.m.
Business Appointments 41-44
2:15-3:50 p.m.
Sponsored by American Express
$10,000 Buyer Prize Drawing
4:00 p.m.
Open only to international and domestic buyers.
Convention Center Shuttle to Host Hotels
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Booth Teardown for Exhibitors
4:00-6:30 p.m.
Shuttle Service from Host Hotels to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
6:15-6:45 p.m.
Sponsored by VISIT Denver and Brand USA
Evening Event: Rhythm on the Rocks
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Experience live music like never before, at the world-renowned Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre! Rock out under the stars in this acoustically perfect, one-of-a-kind outdoor music venue, where the Beatles performed in 1964 and U2 recorded their famous Under a Blood Red Sky video in 1983. Experience a party and concert under the stars with Colorado’s own OneRepublic. There’s no better way to celebrate IPW 2018 with friends from around the globe than an evening at Red Rocks!
Shuttle Service from Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre to Host Hotels
9:45-10:15 p.m.
Thursday,
May 24 2018
Outbound Transportation from Host Hotels to Denver International Airport
5:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Complimentary outbound transportation from Host Hotels to Denver Union Station will run approximately every 15 minutes. See the sign in your hotel lobby with your individual Host Hotel schedule for times. IPW volunteers will distribute FREE train tickets back to Denver International Airport as you arrive at Denver Union Station.
Booth Teardown for Exhibitors
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.