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SPEAKERS


  • FRANK LUNTZ
    Founder/President
    Luntz Global

    Monday Keynote

    Frank Luntz is one of the most honored communication professionals in America today. “The Nostradamus of pollsters,” said Sir David Frost, while Time magazine named him one of “50 of America’s most promising leaders aged 40 and under,” and Newsweek magazine identified him as No. 24 on their American Power Elite survey. He finished 87th in a Time magazine global poll of the “most influential people in the world.” Frank was named one of the four “Top Research Minds” by Business Week, “the hottest pollster” by The Boston Globe, “pollster extraordinaire” by the BBC, and was a winner of The Washington Post’s coveted “Crystal Ball” award for being the most accurate pundit, and “the person you turn to for the truth” by Bloomberg News. His focus groups have become so influential that Barack Obama had this to say following the PBS presidential debate: “When Frank Luntz invites you to talk to his focus group, you talk to his focus group.”

  • JEFF BERMAN
    Group News Editor
    Peerless Media
  • BILL CASSIDY
    Sr. Editor – Trucking and Domestic Transportation
    Journal of Commerce
  • MIKE KELLEY
    Industry Consultant
    Trucking, Regulatory and Sustainability
  • VICTORIA KICKMAN
    Writer
    DC Velocity
  • JOE KNIPLE
    Senior Vice President
    Worldwide Express
  • RANDY MULLET
    Founder and Principal
    Mullett Strategies, LLC
  • CATHY ROBERSON
    Trade Analyst
    Journal of Commerce
  • ELLEN VOIE
    Founder
    Women in Trucking

AGENDA

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Monday




  • MON

    6:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Registration & Guest Relations

  • MON

    7:00 - 9:00 am

    Networking Breakfast

  •  

    9:00 – 10:15 am

    Monday Keynote:
    Frank Luntz

  • MON

    10:15 am - 4:00 pm

    Guest Event: All Aboard!

  •  

    10:15 - 11:15 am

    Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence with SJ Consulting Group, Inc.’s Satish Jindel

  • MON

    11:15 - 11:30 am

    Networking Break

  • MON

    11:30 am - 12:15 pm

    General Session 1

  • MON

    12:15 – 1:30 pm

    Networking Lunch

  •  

    1:30 – 2:15 pm

    Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence with XPO Logistics’ Jay Silberkleit

  • MON

    2:15 – 3:30 pm

    Global Economic Update and US Financial Outlook

  •  

    4:15 – 6:30 pm

    Networking Reception: I’d Rather Be a Cowboy

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Tuesday




  • TUE

    6:30 am - 5:00 pm

    Registration & Guest Relations

  • TUE

    7:00 – 9:00 am

    Networking Breakfast

  • TUE

    7:45 – 8:45 am

    Digital LTL Council Meeting

  •  

    9:00 – 9:50 am

    Connections Leadership Series: The Drive to Excellence

  • TUE

    9:30 – 11:00 am

    Guest Event: Art & History Tour

  • TUE

    9:50 – 10:30 am

    General Session

  • TUE

    10:30 – 10:45 am

    Networking Break

  • TUE

    11:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Guest Event: Reserved Poolside Cabanas

  • TUE

    11:30 – 1:00 pm

    Networking Lunch

  • TUE

    11:45 am – 6:00 pm

    2024 SMC³ Golf Classic

  • TUE

    6:30 – 10:00 pm

    Networking Reception: Whiskey and Wolves

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Wednesday




  • WED

    7:00 am – Noon

    Registration & Guest Relations

  • WED

    7:00 – 9:00 am

    Networking Breakfast

  • WED

    9:00 – 9:50 am

    General Session

  • WED

    9:00 – 11:00 am

    Guest Activity: Rise and Shine with SMC³

  • WED

    10:30 – 10:45 am

    Networking Break

  • WED

    10:45 – 11:30 am

    General Session

  • WED

    11:30 – 11:40 pm

    Grand Prize Drawing

VENUE

The Broadmoor

1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Experience the breathtaking, unique beauty of the American West at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Co. Surrounded by scenic trails, lush valleys and the larger-than-life Rocky Mountains, this iconic resort offers the ideal picturesque backdrop for Connections 2023.

*You must be registered for the conference to make a hotel reservation. A booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION

The Broadmoor

1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906


Hotel Reservations: 855.634.7711
Contact the hotel at 719.362.3276 to arrange shuttle transportation to and from the airport.

*You must be registered for the conference to make a hotel reservation. A booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email.

The Mining Exchange

8 S. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO

8 S. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO


$215 per night (single/double) |
Hotel Reservations: 719.323.2000
Complimentary transportation will be provided to and from The Broadmoor.

Getting There


Attendees can fly into the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) or Denver International Airport (DEN). Round-trip and one-way shuttle service is provided by The Broadmoor and Gray Line Private Transfer for a fee.


Learn more about The Broadmoor’s transportation options to COS and DEN here.

Parking


Valet Parking: the overnight Valet Parking Fee for Hotel Guests is $40.00 per night. Based upon availability, Valet parking for those visiting our restaurants or shops is complimentary.


Self-Parking: the overnight Self-Parking Fee for the Hotel Guests is $35.00 per night with full in and out privileges. For those visiting property, but not staying overnight, Self-Parking is available at an hourly fee.

PRICING

Before
March 1

SMC³ Carrier Members

$1,095

Before
March 1

SMC³ Associate Members

$1,395

Before
March 1

General

$2,395

Before
March 1

Guest

$495

Before
April 19

SMC³ Carrier Members

$1,195

Before
April 19

SMC³ Associate Members

$1,495

Before
April 19

General

$2,595

Before
April 19

Guest

$495

After
April 19

SMC³ Carrier Members

$1,395

After
April 19

SMC³ Associate Members

$1,695

After
April 19

General

$2,795

After
April 19

Guest

$495