The Celeste Innovation Summit will bring together key stakeholders and Vendor Partners to discuss strategic initiatives, collaborations, and the future direction of Celeste and our business relationships. The Summit will serve as a platform to exchange insights, align strategies, and explore avenues for innovative integration, ultimately delivering greater value to our mutual customers and members.
Summit Schedule
Wednesday, September 4
12 p.m. |
Optional lunch for early arrival |Check-in begins |
1 p.m. |
Session begins |
5:30 p.m. |
Session adjourns |
7 p.m. |
Networking reception and dinner - Cheers at the Old Post Office |
Thursday, September 5
7 a.m. |
Optional breakfast |
8 a.m. |
Session begins |
12 p.m. |
Collaborative discussion and working lunch |
1 p.m. |
Session adjourns |
1:30 p.m. |
Shuttle to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Optional activity) |
5 p.m. |
Return shuttle to the Northwest Arkansas Corporate Center |
Hotel Accommodations
We are proud to offer the Graduate Fayetteville as our event's host hotel with a special room rate at $139 per night. To ensure room allocations are managed efficiently, please follow these instructions.
- Vendor Partner: Book online using this exclusive link or call (844) 888-4723 and reference the Celeste Innovation Summit, no later than July 26.
- Arkansas Blue Cross Employee: If you reside outside Northwest Arkansas, please select lodging during registration, and a rooming list will be submitted directly to the hotel. Please do not make your own reservations.
The Celeste Innovation Summit will be held at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Northwest Arkansas Corporate Center (NWACC), 5288 West Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, Arkansas 72762. Ample parking is available in the surface lot.
The NWACC serves as a dynamic business ecosystem, offering a blend of convenience, connectivity, and resources to support the growth and success of companies in the region. The facility has state-of-the-art technology and amenities including high-speed internet, conference rooms, dining options, and ample parking facilities.
Please book your flight to the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), located at 1 Airport Road, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712.
Upon arrival, you can utilize various ground transportation options to reach your accommodation, such as rental cars, ride-sharing services, and shuttles.
The dress code is business casual, but please dress in layers. With layers, you'll be able to remove your outer layer if the venue gets too hot, or add one if the temperature drops.