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Welcome, MOPA 2024 sponsors!
On behalf of the MOPA board of directors, we thank you for your participation in this year's annual meeting and expo. Your contributions have been instrumental in supporting this conference, enabling us to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from Missouri and beyond. We are excited to have you join us on-site to network with peers and potential employees, offering a unique opportunity to forge valuable connections and discover new talent. Thank you for helping us create an enriching and impactful event that will undoubtedly inspire and shape the future of our industry.! |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Logistics & on-site contact: Emily Dahlbeck 573-427-6272 Email now... Additional speaker support: Brittany Pratt 417-920-2840 |
SCHEDULE
Please see the schedule for the event. If you have any questions or issues let us know as soon as possible and we'll work to resolve it.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ATTENDEES
We expect to have around 50 attendees throughout the conference. We have several students, quite a few ECP psychologists with fewer than 5 years experience, all the way up to those with 40+ years experience. So a great blend of psychologists and behavioral health professionals from across Missouri!
COMPLIMENTARY SPONSOR ATTENDEE:
If anyone within your company would like to attend MOPA for CE purposes, please contact Emily ([email protected]) for your one complimentary sponsored attendee. Even if you are not seeking CE credits, you are welcome to audit any of the educational sessions.
COMPLIMENTARY SPONSOR ATTENDEE:
If anyone within your company would like to attend MOPA for CE purposes, please contact Emily ([email protected]) for your one complimentary sponsored attendee. Even if you are not seeking CE credits, you are welcome to audit any of the educational sessions.
SPONSOR DETAILS
EXPO HOURS
In order to maximize your time with the attendees, the sponsor tables will be set up in room 252 of the East Academic Building where the Friday cocktail hour and Saturday sessions will be held. You may choose to start setting up your table any time after 2 p.m. on Friday (when conference registration begins) to be ready for the cocktail hour at 5 p.m. Friday (see the schedule). The Friday night reception is a great chance to interact with the attendees. This event continues on Saturday with breaks and the luncheon. You are welcome to break down on Saturday during the lunch hour or at the end of the day.
Setup
We will provide a 6-foot table for you to place your materials. It is unlikely that each table will have electricity (please let us know if you need that and we'll work to accommodate.) You are welcome to set up starting at 2 p.m. on Friday .
Security
You should be able to leave basic material out overnight after the Cocktail hour, but it is a public space (though locked at night). We do not recommend leaving anything of significant value.
Handouts:
You are welcome to bring any handouts to those attending the breakout session (Please note: there are no large-scale printing services on site.)
In order to maximize your time with the attendees, the sponsor tables will be set up in room 252 of the East Academic Building where the Friday cocktail hour and Saturday sessions will be held. You may choose to start setting up your table any time after 2 p.m. on Friday (when conference registration begins) to be ready for the cocktail hour at 5 p.m. Friday (see the schedule). The Friday night reception is a great chance to interact with the attendees. This event continues on Saturday with breaks and the luncheon. You are welcome to break down on Saturday during the lunch hour or at the end of the day.
Setup
We will provide a 6-foot table for you to place your materials. It is unlikely that each table will have electricity (please let us know if you need that and we'll work to accommodate.) You are welcome to set up starting at 2 p.m. on Friday .
Security
You should be able to leave basic material out overnight after the Cocktail hour, but it is a public space (though locked at night). We do not recommend leaving anything of significant value.
Handouts:
You are welcome to bring any handouts to those attending the breakout session (Please note: there are no large-scale printing services on site.)
ABOUT THE LOCATION
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The conference will be held in the East Academic Building at 545 Garden Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
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PARKING
Directly across from the East Academic Building is the Garden Park Plaza Garage. You may park here free of charge. Just stop by the guard gate on your way out the door with your license plate number and tell them you are with the MOPA Conference.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Friday Night Cocktail Reception
Please join us for a reception to celebrate MOPA! (Menu subject to change based on availability)
Saturday Lunch
We will be getting boxed lunches from Panera in a variety of sandwiches and salads. We'll make sure to order vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options based on your comments during registration.
Snacks
Cookie Tray, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
Please join us for a reception to celebrate MOPA! (Menu subject to change based on availability)
- Crudite Platter: Seasonal vegetable crudite; served with dip
- Fruit and Cheese Platter: Platter heaped with cubed cheeses, cheddar, swiss and provolone and an arrangement of fresh melon, berries and grapes
- Greek Turkey Meatball: Turkey meatballs blended with olives, tomatoes and lemon zest topped with harissa sauce and cucumber
(Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Gluten, Sulphites) - Lemongrass Chicken Pot Stickers: Dumpling with chicken, lemongrass, corn, scallion and onion
(Contains: Wheat, Fish, Gluten) - Vegetable Samosas: A pastry filled with potatoes and peas served with cilantro chutney
(Contains: Wheat, Soybean, Gluten) - Cool Salmon Canapes: Cool cucumber rounds topped with a dilled salmon salad
(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Soybean, Fish, Mustard) - Goat Cheese and Honey Phyllo Cups: A sweet mascarpone and goat cheese mixture piped into light and flaky phyllo cups
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Treenuts, Gluten) - Petite Assorted Dessert Bars
- Waters, soft drinks
- Cash bar for beer and wine - please make sure to bring cash if interested in this option
Saturday Lunch
We will be getting boxed lunches from Panera in a variety of sandwiches and salads. We'll make sure to order vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options based on your comments during registration.
Snacks
Cookie Tray, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks
WEATHER
Bring an umbrella just in case!
