
Social Events
While at the meeting, you’ll enjoy plenty of time to connect with your colleagues and their guests. The following activities are included with meeting registration. NOTE: badges are required for these events.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00–7:30 pm Exhibit Hall

After the first day of sessions and a free afternoon, we’ll kick off our social events with a reception for surgeons, exhibitors, and guests. Sample small plates and enjoy a drink while you mingle. Plus, visit exhibits to take part in the SNS Exhibits Raffle!
FAMILY NIGHT
Friday, February 7, 2025 6:30–9:30 pm Palms Beach

Join us on the beach for an “out-of-this world” Family Night. In honor of our Downing Lecturer, NASA Astronaut Bill McArthur, we’ll look to the moon and stars for inspiration and have a galaxy of fun. Join us for family activities along with dinner, music, and great company.
Find Palms Beach just north of Kane Tiki Bar, outside of Palms Tower. NOTE: This is a different location than 2023.
FINAL BANQUET
Saturday, February 8, 2025 6:30–7:00 pm Cocktail Reception 7:00–10:00 pm Dinner & Dancing 18+ | Black Tie Optional | RSVP Required
We encourage all SNS members to stay through Saturday evening to toast the Executive Council and another successful Annual Meeting! Attendees and registered guests ages 18+ are invited to this evening of fine dining and dancing.
RSVP via your meeting registration form, or, email Alison Matta.
Looking for Childcare?
Here are a few ideas:
- JW Marriott offers Tiki Time Day Camp from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each day of our meeting. Learn more and book via the hotel booking portal.
- For evening babysitting, consider My Naples Nanny Childcare Services, a local highly-rated service which specializes in hotel and vacation babysitting. Please plan 24 hours advanced notice.
- National services such as Care.com or SitterCity may also be able to connect you with Marco Island childcare.
Event Attire Scientific Program: Business Casual Welcome Reception & Family Night: Resort Casual Final Banquet: Black Tie Optional
SPOUSE & GUEST BREAKFAST

Thursday–Saturday, February 6–8 8:00–9:30 am
Registered guests are invited to enjoy a full breakfast buffet. Badges are required.
Additional Events
The following fun activities are open to anyone and require advance registration:
SNS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, February 7, 2025 1:10 pm - Shuttle Pickup at the JW, San Marco Entrance The Rookery at Marco
$365 per player—includes a boxed lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart fee, club storage and cleaning after play, markers, scorecards, prizes, and all taxes and fees. Registration for the Golf Tournament is now closed. To join a wait list, submit this form to the email on the form with a request to join.
Join your colleagues for some friendly competition and prizes! You’ll play at The Rookery, a Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy course that is striking in both beauty and challenge. The surrounding lakes and ponds are home to abundant wildlife, including bald eagles, alligators, blue herons, and many other types of water birds. Playing here provides a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with nature. Multiple tee options are available to challenge participants at any level. Prizes will be awarded for best foursome, closest to the pin, longest drive, and longest putt. Format of play will be a shotgun scramble.
Looking for other ways to enjoy the JW Marriott and the Paradise Coast during your trip? Visit our Local Attractions page.
For Questions:
SNS Meeting Planning Office c/o BroadWater 111 W. Wesley Street, Ste 2 Wheaton, IL 60187 Tel: (630) 681-1040 Fax: 1 (630) 682-5811 Email: [email protected]
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