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Get Your Derby Hats Ready: Join Us at the President’s Party!

Wrap up three days filled with advancing your professional education with a bang—join us for the President’s Party: Kentucky Derby style!

You can dress casually or choose to embrace the Kentucky Derby theme! This is a chance for women to express their inner Southern Belle, so don’t hold back when planning your Derby wardrobe! Ladies typically wear spring dresses, pastel-colored suits, and one of the most popular accessories, the Derby hat!

Can’t take your hat with you to Conclave? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Build your own Kentucky Derby-inspired hat at the Derby Hat Activation Station on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. ET and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. ET.

Expect a range of hat styles for men and women–big and small brimmed hats, fedoras, cowboys hats, fascinators, ribbons, bows, flowers, feathers, staff assistance, and all the fanfare—you provide the style!

For the fellas, this is a great excuse to get just as dressed up and decked out as the ladies! Sun-drenched, tropical colors in bold stripes or busy plaid and bright pastels paired with the right shirt and blazer will make you stand out like no one else. If you want a more polished look, a classic navy or seersucker blazer is always in style.

Need more inspiration? Check out the official Kentucky Derby website for a guide on what to wear!

In the midst of dancing the night away, don’t forget to capture memories that will last a lifetime at the photo booth sponsored by Sarine!

Throw your Derby hat on and join us for this highly anticipated party filled with great food and libations, live music, and dancing!

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