This event boasts a value of over $300 for just $40! You’ll get a three-course meal, world-class professional development, networking, and a complimentary SDI assessment (which has a retail value of $140). The value this event provides makes the price tag well worth it.

We recommend business casual attire. In the summer, that includes nice sandals.

We know schedules change. We will refund your registration fee at 100% up until five business days before the event. If you need to cancel within five days of the event, we’ll provide a partial refund of 50%.

• Houston: Maggiano’s Post Oak Blvd. has plentiful complimentary self-parking available. The restaurant is located at The Galleria.
• Boston: The closest parking to Maggiano’s Park Square is the Motor Mart Garage, which costs $30 and is located above the restaurant; the best entrance to use is located on Stuart Street. You can reserve nearby parking here and at other nearby garages in advance through third-party sites like SpotHero. The closest subway stop to the restaurant is Arlington Station along the MBTA’s Green Line.
• Orange County: Maggiano’s South Coast Plaza has plentiful complimentary self-parking available.

Contact Christa Woodall, who is Crucial Learning’s marketing manager of client programs and host of these events, with any questions. You can email her at christa.woodall@cruciallearning.com or reach her by text or phone at 949-275-0589.

No, the restaurant will serve a pre-selected family-style menu with a few options for each course. We’ve selected the items with variety and dietary restrictions in mind.

If you have specific food allergies or restrictions, please note it in your registration—or, if you’ve already registered, you can email it to christa.woodall@cruciallearning.com. Maggiano’s is a wonderful partner in accommodating food allergies and dietary needs upon request.

Maggiano’s is a wonderful partner in accommodating food allergies and dietary needs! Vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, and vegan meals are available upon request, as is whole wheat penne for those who prefer it. Unfortunately, we cannot provide kosher or halal meals.

If you have a specific food allergy or restriction, please note it in your registration—or, if you’ve already registered, you can email it to christa.woodall@cruciallearning.com. At the venue, please speak to your server about your needs.

No, this is an alcohol-free event.

We’ll provide each attendee with a notebook and pen for taking notes. If you prefer taking notes on a device, feel free to bring it.

This event is designed for Crucial Learning certified trainers. However, if there are seats available two weeks before the event in your area, then feel free to register colleagues who aren’t certified.

This is an exclusive event for Crucial Learning certified trainers and facilitators, and we have seating for up to 50 attendees (including Crucial Learning staff). Seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to reserve your spot early.

No, this is not the full course, but rather an opportunity to preview the course experience and evaluate it for your team or organization.

No, we aren’t offering continuing education credits for this event.

The Houston, Boston, and Orange County metro areas all have high concentrations of Crucial Learning trainers and facilitators, and they were among the cities requested in a January 2024 survey. We enjoyed gathering with our certified community last year in Denver, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., and we’ll continue visiting additional cities in the future. Watch for an upcoming survey to let us know where you’d like us to come!