First HPN Conference? Consider This Your Welcome.
You’re heading to Tulum for HPN26 — and the best way to walk in is knowing you already belong. Here’s everything a first-timer needs to arrive ready.
At HPN, relationships come first — and that starts before you land. We put this page together for our first-time partners so your first show feels less like day one and more like a reunion you haven’t had yet. Watch the tips below, scan your can’t-miss moments, and come say hi in the group. #RelationshipsMatter
Your Can’t-Miss Moments
Wednesday, Sept 9 — Arrival Day
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Partners Registration & Swag Shop — first stop; check in and grab your gear
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First Timers Reception — this one’s built for you. Don’t skip it.
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All Attendee Welcome Reception (sponsored by Hilton Tulum) — everyone, together
Thursday, Sept 10
- General Session → Relationship Roundtables → Best Practices Q&A
- Poolside Relationship Building Event
- Post Toast
Friday, Sept 11
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Relationship Roundtables → Closing Session
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HPN26 Team Building: Seaside Showdown
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That’s a Wrap Closing Reception
Frequently Asked Questions
Head to Partners Registration & Swag Shop, then make the First Timers Reception your first event.
A dedicated welcome just for new attendees — the easiest place to meet people before the full group comes together. It happens Wed right before the all-attendee welcome reception.
That’s the whole design. Roundtables, receptions, and Back to the Beach are all built to put you in the room with the right people.
Resort and business casual! Flip flops ok.
Your seat’s already saved — come meet the room. Join the first-timers community and start connecting before Tulum.
