Engage Events
ENGAGE Welcome Reception
Join us for the NAPHIA ENGAGE Welcome Cocktail Reception, the perfect start to our concentrated two-day event. This lively and engaging reception will take place on the X floor of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar in the Zia Room, where you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow attendees. Enjoy an evening of networking as you sip on refreshing drinks and indulge in light appetizers.
Don’t miss this chance to kick-off NAPHIA ENGAGE with great conversations and connections.
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zia Room, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
Dress Code: Business Casual
Off-Leash Park & Mini Marketplace
The Mini Marketplace
Introducing NAPHIA’s first-ever Mini Marketplace. Throughout the two days, hop between tables to discover new products and forge valuable connections that drive growth and success for your business. Tables will be set up in the galleria right outside the main entrance to the Dreamcatcher Room.
Join us at the Off-Leash Park
– Sponsored by Administrative Strategies
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zia Room, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix
The Off-Leash Park offers a unique networking opportunity set amidst our brand-new Mini Marketplace. Mingle with fellow attendees while exploring a variety of products and services in the pet health insurance space. Engage with industry peers, discover new solutions, and make meaningful connections in a vibrant atmosphere.
DINE-AROUND
During the two days, participate in a dine-around on your own, where you’ll continue to engage while chowing down on delicious cuisine at one of the many exceptional restaurants in Phoenix. Make sure to book your reservations to secure a table with your group.
Choose one of the following dining hotspots in downtown Phoenix and the surrounding area or use these selections as a starting point of your search.
A short walk around the block:
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Here you’ll find seasonal American fare meant for sharing, conveniently located in the Kimpton Hotel Palomar (CityScape), serving up delicious seasonal food and hand-crafted cocktails.
The Arrogant Butcher
A traditional American restaurant offering the best of everything including seafood, steaks, draft beer, wine and cocktails and delicious comfort food.
Wren & Wolf
A Downtown Phoenix steakhouse hotspot blending craft cocktail bar and chef driven kitchen into one distinct dining experience.
Coabana
A vibrant Cuban-inspired cocktail and tapas lounge that transports you to the soulful streets of Havana
Chico Malo
A Mexican restaurant Inspired by the rich heritage of celebratory dining throughout the different regions of Mexico
Rosso Italian
The menu features a selection of carefully crafted entrees, appetizers, seafood, and the signature Napoletana pizza from its sister restaurant, Pomo Pizzeria.
A drive to the dog park:
Palma
Engulfed in a nursery of palm trees, Palma is your own private gathering in the heart of Downtown Phoenix serving a wide range of eats.
First & Last
A trendy restaurant preparing imaginative meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus unique cocktails.
The Farish House
Mediterranean & French fare crafted in an elegant redbrick cottage that has a patio & a bar.
Transportation
Some of these restaurants are not within walking distance and will require you to find an alternative method of transportation. Phoenix is an Uber friendly city and a great way navigate around the city. You can also choose to take a Taxi or use Lyft, another on-demand transportation service.