The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce will host “The Next BIG Thing” Conference on Wednesday, November 1, and Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. The annual conference has three distinctive growth tracks, including Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, and Women in Business. Together, each track will bring in several dynamic speakers who will address topics beneficial to empowering individuals professionally and personally, growing emerging and existing entrepreneurs, and helping create rising leaders. 

The Next Big Thing will begin on November 1 with Meet & Greet with guest speakers while enjoying mimosas, breakfast bites, and networking in the Vendor Hall. To conclude the first day of the event, the Chamber will host a cocktail reception which will include lite bites, drinks, and prizes!  The second day of the event will feature additional breakout sessions, workshops, brunch, and much more!

Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the vendor ballroom. “The Next BIG Thing” will begin promptly at 9 a.m. with welcoming remarks from Walton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, Megan Harrison. To conclude the first day of the event, the Chamber will host a cocktail reception featuring light bites, cocktails, and raffle prizes. The second day of the event will include a morning workshop from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and will culminate with the September Power of Business Luncheon.

Our lodging sponsor, The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa, is offering a group rate for those interested in convenient lodging for the event. Use code TNBT when calling 850-850-267-9500 to make your reservation.

Area businesses interested in sponsoring this year’s event should contact Gabrielle Kilgore at 850-892-3191or Gabrielle@WaltonAreaChamber.com.