OWN THE MOMENT.
Welcome to the STARS
National Training Meeting 2026
This isn't a typical training event.
This is a moment.
A moment to sharpen how we sell.
A moment to elevate how we show up.
A moment to prove what this team is capable of—together.
Over the next few days, you won't just learn—you'll compete, practice, and apply. Because what matters isn't what happens in the room—it's what happens when you get back on the floor.
This team has already proven it can perform. Now it's time to take the next step: own your performance, own your market, and deliver when it matters most.
Bring your energy. Bring your mindset. Bring your commitment to getting better.
#OurTeamOurCulture
Event Details
Dates
May 5–8, 2026
Location
Loews New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA
Dress Code
Daytime sessions: Business casual
Evening events: Smart casual
Comfortable footwear recommended for walking to regional dinners.
What to Expect
- Two full days of training, including breakfast and lunch served onsite
- Immersive general sessions and breakout huddles
- Product deep dives across Yoga, Legion, Chromebook, SMBR, and more
- Team-building and reflection moments
- Regional connection dinners on Wednesday evening
- A celebratory wrap party at Pat O'Brien's on Thursday night
- Time to recharge, reconnect, and prepare for the season ahead
Agenda at a Glance
Tuesday, May 5
By 3:00 PM — Arrive at Loews Hotel, check-in, registration, and badge pickup
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Welcome reception | Piazza d'Italia
Wednesday, May 6
Breakfast + lunch served at hotel
8:00 AM – 5:35 PM — General sessions + breakouts
7:00 PM — Regional team dinners
East, Central, West & Canada teams dine separately. Restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.
Thursday, May 7
Breakfast + lunch served at hotel
8:00 AM – 5:35 PM — General sessions + breakouts
6:30 PM — Group transportation departs hotel for Pat O'Brien's
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM — Closing wrap party | Pat O'Brien's
Friday, May 8
Morning — Check-out and departures
Breakfast vouchers provided for use at your convenience.
Know Before You Go
Arrival & Check-In
Please plan to arrive at Loews New Orleans Hotel by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 5.
The hotel has been informed of our arrival schedule and will make every effort to accommodate early check-ins.
If your room is not yet ready, the front desk will gladly store your luggage until it becomes available.
Your hotel confirmation number will be emailed to you along with an Uber Voucher to cover travel expenses (for more details, see below) in advance of the event.
A dedicated registration desk will be available onsite for:
- Event badge pickup
- Welcome materials
- Final agenda and regional dinner details
Lenovo Notebook Swap
As part of this year’s STARS NTM experience, you’ll be swapping your existing Lenovo laptop for your new Yoga 7 14" 2-in-1 during the event. To ensure a smooth handoff, please bring your current Lenovo notebook and its power adapter with you to New Orleans.
If you arrive without your old device, we won’t be able to complete the swap on-site. There’s no need to wipe your notebook ahead of time; however, if you have files you’d like to keep, make sure they’re backed up before turning it in.
Transportation
Airport Transfers
Use your Uber vouchers to cover travel to and from the airport.
Regional Dinners (Wednesday)
Attendees are responsible for making their own way to dinner on Wednesday evening.
- Central team: The Wine Room @ Calcasieu — 930 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- East team: Galliano Restaurant — 200 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- West team: Annunciation — 1016 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Canada team: Meril — 424 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130
All restaurant locations are within a 10-minute walk from Loews Hotel.
Wrap Party (Thursday)
Group transportation will depart from outside the hotel at 6:30 PM.
Weather & Packing Tips
May in New Orleans is typically warm and humid.
Expected temperatures:
- 22–30°C
- 72–86°F
Recommended:
- Lightweight business casual attire
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light layer for indoor meeting rooms
- Evening attire for receptions and wrap party
Hotel & Stay Details
A room block has been reserved at Loews New Orleans Hotel for May 5–8.
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
While standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM, the hotel will make every effort to accommodate early arrivals.
If rooms are not ready, luggage storage will be available.
Friday breakfast will be covered via provided meal voucher, as no group breakfast is scheduled.
Dietary Needs
All submitted dietary restrictions and allergies have already been shared with the hotel catering team and restaurant partners.
No further action is required unless your needs have recently changed.
Accessibility
Loews New Orleans Hotel is fully accessible.
If you require mobility, sensory, or other accommodations, please let the event team know in advance so we can ensure a seamless experience.
Contact & Support
Questions before liftoff? We're here to help.
Event Support
Lauryn Kersting — lauryn.kersting@mosaic.com
Stephen Robinson — stephen.robinson@mosaic.com

