Fitness Programs

(Optional, registration required)

There will be something for everyone focused on fitness, with two options to stay active even while away from your usual exercise routine.

HIIT – The HIIT registration is currently closed. We have reached event capacity.
8 – 8:30 a.m.
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) combines short bursts of intense exercise with more moderate recovery periods. Using HIIT helps build stamina and improve health, while burning fat and conditioning the body.

Yoga– Yoga registration is currently closed. We have reached event capacity.
8:45 – 9:15 a.m.
Relax while strengthening and stretching your muscles using this ancient spiritual practice.

First-Time Attendee Orientation

(Invitation only)

Is this your first Top of the Table Annual Meeting? Partner with other attendees who have attended previous meetings to get tips to make the most of the meeting and make some new friends at the same time! At this orientation, members and spouses attending their first Top of the Table Annual Meeting will join the Top of the Table Advisory Board and veteran members in a valuable opportunity to interact with members from around the globe.

Welcome Event

Take to the water to gain another unique perspective of the beautiful city of San Francisco. Shuttles depart from the Fairmont San Francisco at 6:30 p.m. and will arrive in time for our dinner cruise at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a buffet dinner and cocktails, plus lively music and entertainment to kick off the meeting. Please gather in the hotel main lobby, shuttles will leave from the front of the hotel on Mason Street.

Attire: Casual attire is recommended. Outdoor event, weather permitting; warm attire recommended, as bay can get chilly.

Networking Breakfast and Lunch – Ideas Café

Start your day with a hot breakfast buffet, hotter coffee and plenty of opportunities to network with sponsors and your peers on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Thursday and Friday, continue the conversation over a luncheon buffet. To keep the environment of sharing fresh and engaging, you’re welcome to enjoy your breakfast and lunch in the Ideas Café while contributing to business-related discussions, rather than in the dining area.

(See Schedule at a Glance for times.)

Sponsor's Corner

Network with Top of the Table qualifiers, speakers and sponsors in a casual atmosphere in The Fairmont San Francisco’s rooftop garden. Don’t miss this great opportunity to discuss issues, concerns and solutions.

Open Evening

Spend the evening out on the town with your spouse and friends. We encourage you to explore San Francisco’s vibrant nightlife, including the trendiest bars and restaurants in the country. For selections and reservations, contact the hotel concierge at +1 (415) 772-5136. You may also make arrangements at the Restaurant Reservations Desk, located in the meeting registration area.

Dinner Dance

Enjoy a magical evening filled with food, friends and entertainment. We’ll begin with a dinner set to quiet music and great conversation, and later, we’ll dance the night away. Attire: Semi-formal. Men will be comfortable in a sport coat or suit, and ladies in a cocktail dress.

Wine Country Tour

(Pre-paid event, additional cost)

American winemaking is epitomized by the Napa Valley. Indulge in the serene atmosphere and fine wines of the region on this full-day tour. Guests will tour three diverse facilities, from family-owned to well-known. Each winery will offer three to five samples to taste.

USD 300 fee includes:
• Transportation between The Fairmont San Francisco and each winery, returning to the hotel
• Private tour of three wineries with tastings of three to five wines per visit
• Lunch at a winery

Due to required guarantees, cancellations must be received in writing at MDRT headquarters on or before August 15, 2014, to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after August 15. No refunds will be given for no-shows.

Spouse Session #1: Couples Communication

(Optional, registration required)

Strengthen your relationship with your partner by making a connection and building a conversation with the help of couples’ communication experts Ben and Kelly Decker. They will use this interactive session to get you more in-tune with your spouse by using eye contact exercises, energy skills, improvisation and conversation skills to make your partnership longer-lasting and fulfilling.

Spouse Session #2: Wine Pairings

(Optional, registration required)

Taste, sample and rate different wines paired with sumptuous cheeses, chocolates, and other foods meant to bring out the different notes of each wine. As you sample each wine, you will use the “five S’s” — see, swirl, smell, sip and spit — to compare colors, flavors and tastes.