April 23 – 26, 2024 – Beau Rivage Resort Biloxi
Conference Registration
Registration for the 2024 MAPDD Annual Conference is now open.
Accommodations
Conference sessions and most events will take place at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi. To make reservations, use the Beau Rivage reservation link or call 1-888-567-6667. Participants can also choose to stay at the Hard Rock Biloxi. To make reservations, use the Hard Rock link or call 1-877-877-6256.
Conference Agenda
| Tuesday, April 23 | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | TRIO Golden Gator Golf Tournament |
| 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. | Paint & Sip |
| 1:00 p.m. | Brewery Tour |
| 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | TRIO Early Bird Reception at Town Green |
| Wednesday, April 24 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Morning Pastries |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Educational Sessions |
| Noon | Luncheon |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Educational Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Cocktails on the Terrace |
| Thursday, April 25 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Morning Pastries |
| 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – Noon | Educational Sessions |
| Noon | Luncheon |
| 2:00 p.m. | Closing Session |
| 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Gala Reception |
| Friday, April 26 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Closing Breakfast |
Tuesday Activities
Golden Gator Golf Tournament
Conference participants may register to play in the TRIO Golden Gator Golf Tournament being held Tuesday, April 23, compliments of TRIO Community Meals. Lunch will be provided for golf participants at 11:00 with a shotgun tournament start at 12:30. The tournament does require participants to pre-register and is limited to the first 72 players.
Paint & Sip
Conference participants may register to participate in a Paint & Sip on Tuesday, April 23 from 11:00 – 1:00 or 2:00 – 4:00. This activity will be held at the Beau Rivage and requires participants to pre-register due to limited seating.
Brewery Tour
Conference participants my register to take a tour of Fly Llama Brewing and sample their craft beer on Tuesday, April 23 at 1:00. This activity will be located at 186 Bohn Street and requires participants to pre-register due to limited capacity. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the brewery.
Educational Sessions
The conference will feature a variety of sessions for conference attendees. Elective Certified Municipal Official credits through the MS Municipal League will be offered for conference attendees. In addition, applications are pending with the MS Board of Examiners to offer continuing education hours for social workers. Educational topics include but are not limited to:
| Utility Management Tools | 2020 Census Data | Small Business Resource Partners |
| Accessing Business Capital | Accelerate MS Programs | Workforce Development Opportunities |
| Local Industry Apprenticeships | Federal and State Grant Funding Opportunities | Water Viability Workshop |
| Cyber Security | PERS Update | HR Best Practices |
| Medicaid Eligibility & Documentation | Elder Fraud and Scam Prevention | Nutrition for Healthy Aging |
| Serving Seniors | Person-Centered Planning | State Addressing Standard |
Conference Sponsors
There are a number of ways your company can participate as a conference sponsor. 2024 Sponsorship information can be found here. (Make here a link to the sponsor brochure) To customize your sponsorship or if you need additional information, please contact MAPDD staff here. Sponsorships are limited.
