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Inspiration in Scottsdale

Get ready to experience pure inspiration in Scottsdale! This vibrant desert city is an adventure playground filled with warm Sonoran Desert breezes, swaying palms, southwestern cuisine, and endless shopping. Scottsdale is bursting at the seams with the makings of a memorable getaway.

Take one look at Old Town Scottsdale and you will fall in love with the effortless blend of urban chic and Old West charm. Nestled within nine walkable neighborhoods you’ll find a unique collection of shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs, as well as contemporary public art installations, world-class museums, and historic sites from the late 1880s.

Event Info

Event Information

$495 registration fee includes

Two nights hotel stay The Scott Resort, conference materials and swag, two interactive networking receptions, breakfast & lunch during conference, your choice optional afternoon activity, engaging education session with Sara Frasca, and the unique opportunity to volunteer in the local community

2 NightHotel Stay

Engaging Speaker

Interactive Networking

Details

  • Hotel Information

    ARA will arrange and pay for your reservations for Tuesday and Wednesday. You will simply need to provide a credit card at check-in for any incidentals. Requests for an extended stay must be coordinated ahead of time by contacting the association.

    This Mission-inspired boutique hotel brings together the colors and comforts of old Havana, the edge and flair of New Orleans, and the elegant geometry of Bauhaus. This lush retreat in the middle of the desert has 204 guest rooms and suites and two pools – a sand-bottom swimming pool and the main lagoon pool with private cabanas and a pool bar. The iconic lobby lounge bar and signature restaurant, The Canal Club, provides an unforgettable dining experience that melds American classics with Caribbean inspired flavors.

    Also, featuring a studious wine list and cinema-inspired craft cocktails to compliment your meal. With six private sun-washed treatment rooms, LaVidorra Spa is dedicated to your serenity and tranquility. Hotel check in is at 4:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m.

    The Scott Resort & Spa
    4925 North Scottsdale Rd
    Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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    About the Area

    Recommended arrival destination airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

  • Travel Information

    There is not an airport shuttle but we recommend Uber as the airport is only 10 minutes from the resort. The average cost for this Uber trip is under $20.

    Recommended arrival:
    Tuesday, Nov. 29 before 4:00 pm

    Recommended departure:
    Thursday, Dec. 1 prior to 11:00 am check out

    You will want to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your scheduled flight departure to allow plenty of time for security procedures.

    Your participation in the entire conference is preferred. ARA requests that you do not bring a guest.

  • Event Schedule
    Tuesday, November 29th
    • 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Registration
    • 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Welcome Reception
    Wednesday, November 30th
    • 8:00 - 8:45 am – Combined Breakfast with YPN Attendees
    • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm – Education Session with Sara Frasca
    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm – Combined Lunch with YPN Attendees
    • 1:00 - 2:00 pm –  Education Session with Sara Frasca
    • 2:00 - 5:00 pm –  Optional Activities Exploring Scottsdale
      • Climb Camelback Mountain Guided Hike
      • Guided Historic and Cultural Pedal Bike Tour Downtown Scottsdale
      • Serene Yoga Experience in Chaparral Park
      • Group Give Back Project benefitting a local Women's Domestic Abuse Shelter
      • Explore Scottsdale Shopping on this self guided tour of the Fashion Mall and 5th Avenue Shops
    • 6:00 - 9:00 pm – Closing Reception and Dinner

    * Smile and say cheese for this new opportunity! Has it been a while since you updated your professional headshot? If so, join us during breakfast or lunch and take advantage of this opportunity to have a complimentary one taken, courtesy of ARA. Don’t forget to pack your professional attire to be camera ready.

  • Dress Policy

    Smart casual for the conference but please bring appropriate attire for desired activities. Professional attire is recommended if you wish to have your complimentary headshot taken.

    Are you still wondering what to pack? Click here for some conference attire inspiration.

SCOTTSDALE WEATHER

Registration deadline is November 7

This event is available exclusively to women who are members
of the association and two attendees per company.

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Our Speaker

Sara Frasca

Global innovation expert. Proven senior leader. Award-winning entrepreneur.

With the curiosity of Galileo and the tenacity of a street fighter, Sara Frasca is an innovation and business growth expert.  Honing her skills at senior leadership roles in both Corporate America and the world of startups, Sara now serves as Chief Operating Officer for POINT Northeast, a global business coaching firm. She helps leading organizations cultivate human imagination, build a culture of accountability, and solve complex problems to drive business growth. Sara is the go-to resource for leaders seeking competitive advantage and sustainable success by harnessing alignment, marketing and data.

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The 3 Core Mindsets of Innovation Workshop

MAKING THE CASE FOR A CULTURE OF POSSIBILITIES! Share research and examples to communicate the critical importance of creativity in today’s competitive environment. We'll practice a few quick tools to get them energized!

  • EVERY BARRIER CAN BE PENETRATED. Belief that ALL humans are creative and that ANY problem can be solved through creativity; Fall in love with the problem, not the solution; Passion and belief precede progress; remove fear to build creative capacity. Here, we'll practice the Judo Flip technique!
  • CHANGE THE RULES TO GET THE JEWELS. Changes to environment, rules, constraints, speed, vantage point will change outcomes; You can't look in a new direction by looking harder in the same direction; Rituals & rewards fuel results. For this mindset, we'll practice the Borrowed Idea tool!
  • FALL SEVEN TIMES, STAND EIGHT. GRIT! Hustle, tenacity, constant experimentation, fail and learn fast; scrappy; doing more with less; street fighter mentality. For this mindset, we'll practice the SCAMPER tool!
 

Leave Inspired

Attendees will leave both inspired and armed for battle with new, practical tools, as well as a long list of fresh ideas to tackle problems and seize opportunities. Through this workshop, they'll enjoy team building by working together on a proven set of innovation methodologies and creativity techniques.

Here, our goal is to empower team members to effectively tackle future innovation challenges on their own through this new toolkit!

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