Innovation Summit

Attendee Registration

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GOCSD Innovation Summit

August 3-4, 2023

Branson Convention Center at 200 Sycamore Street in Branson MO 65616

Attendee Updates

We are so excited for Innovation Summit! We have 1000+ members from 69 organizations registered, and 50+ vendors participating.

  • When arriving at the venue for the conference, you will need to pay to park unless you use the lot at the south end of the Convention Center. That lot has been sponsored by Silver Dollar City and Central Bank of Branson, to provide free parking.

  • Upon arrival we ask that all attendees check in at the registration table, located outside the ballroom, to pick up your conference lanyard which will be your ticket into each session. Registration opens at 8 AM on Thursday, and breakfast items will be provided.

  • Watch for an email from Sched each morning with your personal schedule for that day.

  • Be sure to download the GOCSD App so that you can conveniently access your Innovation Summit Schedule and enter the drawing for a free stay at the Branson Hilton. Just search for GOCSD in your app store.

Accessing Your Schedule

Each day of the event, attendees will receive an email with their schedule. Other options for accessing your personal schedule include:

How to Access Your Innovation Summit Schedule
using the GOCSD App

How to Enter the Drawing
using the GOCSD App

Conference Schedule

Thursday, August 3rd

8 AM

Registration & Breakfast

8:45 AM

Welcome

9 AM

Welcoming Remarks & Keynote

10:30 AM

Breakout Session 1

11:15 AM

Lunch on Your Own

1 PM

Breakout Session 2

2 PM

Breakout Session 3

3 PM

Breakout Session 4

Friday, August 4th

7:45 AM

Registration & Breakfast

8:30 AM

Breakout Session 5

9:30 AM

Breakout Session 6

10:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks & Keynote

12:15 PM

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes

Lodging & Venue

The Branson Convention Center is located on the Branson Landing. It is connected to the Hilton Branson Hotel.

We have secured a conference rate for attendees at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and the Comfort Inn & Suites.

Make the most of your visit by exploring the many things to do in Branson.

When arriving at the venue for the conference, you will need to pay to park unless you use the lot at the south end of the Convention Center. That lot has been sponsored by Silver Dollar City and Central Bank of Branson, to provide free parking.

To check in at the conference, stop by the registration tables outside the ballroom where you will get your lanyard which is your ticket into all the sessions.

Branson MO

Concourse with people

Covid Precautions

The health and safety of its members, partners, and visitors is GOCSD's highest priority and we trust that you will make the best decision regarding your attendance. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and request someone be sent in your place. Our commitment to creating a safe environment will continue to come first as we strive to facilitate outstanding events and excellent experiences for our members. GOCSD will abide by the health and safety orders of the county, city, and state in which the event is held.

Questions?

Dr. Stephanie Long, Assistant Director of Innovation Summit

Dr. Michelle Brenner, Director of Innovation Summit

Janetta Garton, GOCSD Director of Communications & Digital Learning