2025 Spring Meeting
Royal Sonesta Resort is an incredible resort overlooking Puerto Rico’s famous palm-fringed Isla Verde Beach and the sparkling Caribbean. The renovated Royal Sonesta San Juan is perfect for refueling your passion for heat treating—or for doing as little as possible. The 2025 Spring Meeting will offer the ultimate blend in education, networking and an exciting experience for you and any guests you bring.
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION:
Royal Sonesta Resort ($279 per night plus $11.00 per person - one-time for porterage fee and $2 per person per day maid fee)
5961 Isla Verde Ave, Carolina, PR
DEADLINE FOR GROUP RATE: April 14, 2025
PHONE: 800-766-3782
ONLINE RESERVATIONS: CLICK HERE
AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION:
AIRPORTS:
- Luis Munoz International Airport - SJU (7 miles from hotel)
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
- Rental Car - Uber - Lyft
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE: Coming February 2025
PRINTED BROCHURE: Coming February 2025
VERY IMPORTANT DATES:
- Early bird registration rate ends April 4, 2025
- All registrations are due by April 21, 2025
- Full Refund if cancellation is received by April 4, 2025
- Partial Refund if cancellation is received by April 28, 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:
CITY INFORMATION & TRAVEL TIPS:
Things to Do, Shopping, Food & Entertainment: CLICK HERE
Weather: Attendees can anticipate daytime temperatures in the mid to high 80's, and nighttime temperatures in the mid 70's (*F).
DRESS CODE:
All events are resort casual except for final night. Final night is business casual.
NAME BADGE AND MEMBER WELCOME BAG
You will be able to pick up your name badge, drink tickets and welcome bag at the MTI Check In registration desk located in the hotel near the reservation desk from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, MAY 5
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: MTI Check-in to Pick up Name Badges & Welcome Bag
Your MTI welcome bag with name badges and drink tickets will be available for your pickup in 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 Puerto Rico's signature cuisine and drinks as you connect with members from all across North America.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
7:45 am - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast for Session Attendees
8:30 am - 8:40 am: Welcome from MTI President
8:40 am - 11:30 am: GENERAL SESSIONS
SESSION 1: 4 Critical Decisions Successful People Make - Kenn Kington
In today’s fast-paced society, achieving a work-life balance can feel like an impossible challenge. Between work commitments, volunteering, parenting, and nurturing relationships, the demands of daily life can leave you feeling utterly exhausted. But there’s hope. Kenn Kington, a renowned speaker with over 30 years of experience in educating and entertaining audiences, is here to help. Kenn understands the toll life’s hustle takes on your energy and focus. In his engaging and humorous presentation, he’ll explore the sense of exhaustion so many of us experience and reveal the four key decisions you can make to achieve the balanced, fulfilling life you’ve been seeking. Known for his extraordinary ability to connect with audiences through heartfelt storytelling and laugh-out-loud humor, Kenn promises an unforgettable experience. So get ready to laugh, reflect, and discover practical strategies to reclaim your balance—and your joy.
SESSION 2: Revitalizing Industry - The Impact and Opportunities of Reshoring - Harry Moser, Reshoring Initiative
Explore the transformative impact of reshoring manufacturing on global supply chains, local economies, and sustainability. This session will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by bringing production back home, including enhanced resilience, cost considerations, job creation, and innovation potential. Gain insights into strategies for leveraging reshoring to strengthen operations, foster economic growth, and drive competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global market.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: State of the Institute Update by MTI President
MTI President, Paul Armitage from Service Heat TreatingMTI's annual financial performance and key industry initiatives impacting your company.
9:00 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.
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm: Foundation Fundraiser - Beach Olympics
AFTERNOON FREE TO ENJOY SAN JUAN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
7:45 am - 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast for Session Attendees
8:30 am - 8:35 am: Welcome from MTI President
8:35 am - 11:30 am: GENERAL SESSIONS
SESSION 1: Fireside Chat on Key Industry Topics
Fireside chat sessions are always a favorite for MTI attendees. Over 90-minutes, two MTI members will facilitate round table discussions on 5 key topics including:
- Trucks, Deliver and Liability
- Electricity, Arc Flash and Safety
- Sensors Automation and Efficiencies
- Using ChatGPT to Fix Everything
- Stan Up Meetings That Matter
SESSIONS 2: How to be the Ustoppable YOU! - Alex Weber
Alex Weber's "The Unstoppable You" keynote empowers individuals to overcome challenges and achieve peak performance. Drawing from his experiences as an American Ninja Warrior competitor and host, as well as a US Lacrosse Coach of the Year, Alex shares actionable strategies to cultivate confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. Through engaging storytelling and uplifting humor, he provides attendees with tools to set meaningful goals, manage emotions, and become effective leaders in their personal and professional lives.
AFTERNOON FREE TO ENJOY SAN JUAN
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 Orlando learning experience.
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Final Night Dinner, DJ and Dancing
MTI's Final Night Dinner is always full of energy and excitement with dinner, drinks, connection to members, DJ playing your top requests and dancing. Come share your favorite take-aways and Amelia Island memories with members from all across North America.
SEE YOU IN SAN JUAN, PR!
QUESTIONS:
Kristen Speer - MTI Director of Member Experience
904-249-0448 x101 - kristen@heattreat.net