2025 Fall Meeting


Monday, September 22, 2025
to Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Category: National Meetings

Nestled in the rolling hills and scenic vineyards of California's Wine Country, the Meritage Resort in Napa Valley is a picturesque escape. Enjoy wine tastings, world class dining, pool-side relaxation, rejuvenation in the spa, or a day on the golf course - whatever you enjoy, Napa Valley has something to offer for everyone. 

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MEETING DETAILS

HOST HOTEL INFORMATION: (Reservations Open June 15)

Meritage Resort  ($329 Group Rate) 

Deadline for Group Rate: August 28, 2025

Phone Reservations:  888-965-7090

Online Reservations:  CLICK HERE


AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION:
AIRPORTS:  
  • San Francisco International Airport - SFO (58 miles from hotel)
  • Oakland International Airport - OAK (51 miles from hotel
  • Sacramento International Airport - SMF (63 miles from hotel)
  • San Jose International Airport - SJC (83 miles from hotel)
 
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS to HOTEL: 

- Rental Car


REGISTRATION:

ONLINE:  Opens June 15, 2025

VERY IMPORTANT DATES:

- Early bird registration rate ends August 31, 2025
- All registrations are due by September 12, 2025
- Full Refund if cancellation is received by September 1, 2025
- 50% Refund if cancellation is received by September 8, 2025

  

EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY

By registering for this meeting, you agree to abide my MTI’s Event Code of Conduct policy found at:

CLICK HERE


CITY INFORMATION & TRAVEL TIPS:

Things to Do, Shopping, Food & Entertainment: CLICK HERE

Weather:  Attendees can anticipate daytime temperatures in the mid to low 80's, and nighttime temperatures in the low 50's (*F).  


DRESS CODE:

All events are business casual except for final night. Final night is formal attire (suits/ties for men - formal dress for women)   


NAME BADGE AND MEMBER WELCOME PACKET 

Name Badge & Welcome Packet will be available for pick-up at the MTI Check In registration desk located in the hotel near the reservation desk.


MEETING SCHEDULE:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: MTI Check-in to Pick up Name Badges & Welcome Packet

Your MTI welcome bag with name badges and drink tickets will be available for your pickup at the MTI Check-in table located in the hotel lobby. If you arrive after 5:30 pm, your welcome bag can be picked up outside the Opening Night Reception.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: MTI First Timer Reception

As a first timer, you will interact with the leadership of MTI prior to the full membership arriving.

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: MTI Welcome Reception & Dinner

Enjoy Napa Valley's signature cuisine and drinks as you connect with members from all across North America.


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23:

7:45 am - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast for Session Attendees

8:30 am - 8:40 am: Welcome from MTI President, Paul Armitage

GENERAL SESSIONS

8:40 - 9:40:  Session 1 - TBA

10:10 - 11:15:  Session 2 - TBA

11:15 am - 12:00 pm: State of the Institute Update by MTI President

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Spouse/Guest Event 
One of the greatest elements of MTI meetings is how connected the spouses are. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other MTI spouses. Details coming soon.

*AFTERNOON & EVEVNING FREE TO ENJOY NAPA VALLEY*

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

7:45 am - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast for Session Attendees

8:30 am - 8:40 am: Welcome from MTI President, Paul Armitage

GENERAL SESSIONS 

8:40 am - 9:55 am:  Session 1 - TBA

10:10 am - 11:15  Session 2 - TBA

11:15 am - 12:00 pm:  Session 3 - TBA

*AFTERNOON FREE TO ENJOY NAPA VALLEY*

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: MTI President's Reception

All members are invited to the closing night reception to connect experiences, stories, and take-aways from your Napa Valley learning experience.  

7:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Final Night Awards Dinner & YES Management Program Graduation

MTI's Final Night Dinner is always full of energy and excitement with dinner, drinks, connection to members as MTI celebrates the graduates of MTI's YES Management Program and Service and Leadership Award Winners. 


SEE YOU IN Napa Valley, CA!

QUESTIONS: 

Kristen Speer - MTI Director of Member Experience

904-249-0448 x101 - kristen@heattreat.net

For More Information:

Kristen Speer

Director of Membership & Financial Administration, Metal Treating Institute

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(904)249-0448