Governor’s Conference on Tourism Program
The 2025 Governor’s Conference on Tourism promises to be an action-packed multi-day event, full of exciting learning and networking opportunities in West Virginia’s Mountaineer Country region. From innovative marketing solutions to fresh-off-the-press research, you are sure to leave Governor’s Conference 2025 with a toolkit of ideas for your West Virginia destination.
Explore The Program
Take a look at what we have in store for this year’s conference. More details coming soon!
View Monday, September 29 Schedule
✍️ 10:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
🏈 5:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception
✍️ 5:00 p.m. – Registration Closes
View Tuesday, September 30 Schedule
✍️ 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Registration Open
🍴 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
📣 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Keynote – Opening Session
📣 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Keynote
☕️ 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Coffee Break
💡10:45 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. – Morning Learning Labs Round 1
💡11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Morning Learning Labs Round 2
🍴 12:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Keynote & Lunch
⏰ 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Individual Appointments *Require Pre-Registration
💡 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Afternoon Learning Labs Round 1
☕️ 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Afternoon Refreshment Break
💡 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Afternoon Learning Labs Round 2
🍻 5:30 p.m. – Mountaineer Country Reception
🍴 7:00 p.m. – Dinner On Your Own
View Wednesday, October 1 Schedule
✍️ 7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Registration Open
🍴 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
📣 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Keynote
☕️ 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. – Coffee Break
📣 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Innovators’ Showdown
🥾 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Activity Breakout Session
🍴 12:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Lunch On Your Own
⏰ 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Individual Appointments *Require Pre-Registration
💡 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Learning Labs Round 1
💡 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Learning Labs Round 2
💡 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Learning Labs Round 3
⭐️ 6:30 p.m. – Almost Heaven Achievement Awards Dinner
View Thursday, October 2 Schedule
👋🏼 Check Out
Thank you for joining us!
Extend Your Stay
Discover the must-visit boutiques and must-try eateries in Morgantown. Pick your destinations
before you go, so your Governor’s Conference experience is packed with local flair.
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