Intermediate

Start beyond the basics of social media and discover undocumented tips that will help you gain exposure for yourself and your business…

Has technology and social media caused an irreparable gap in the generations and how we communicate?

Do More with Less: The Rise of Free or Very Low Cost Web Tools for Meeting Professionals Advances in web technology are driving costs down for a wide range of event planning, tradeshow management and communication tools for meeting planners and suppliers including registration, exhibit floor plan m…

"Green Eggs and Ham": It's not just a Dr. Seuss story, it's a reality for planners. Sustainable menus are one of the fastest-growing trends in food and beverage…

Negotiation is essential but the key is to ensure your contracts are legally clear, inclusive and enforceable, and the parties don’t end up in court. This advanced level workshop will discuss critical clauses and their hidden risks…

One of the most important characteristics of successful sales professionals is emotional intelligence. They have the ability to understand and control their emotions and respect the part they play in client relationships…

This session will provide access to several members of the team responsible for the development of the new industry standards and will answer any questions you have about the application of the standards to job descriptions, curriculum development, skills analysis, and professional development…

* Identify cutting-edge contracting trends affecting the meetings industry

Do you know what a Metaverse is? Have you ever experienced a virtual world? If you answered no to either of these questions, this session is a must attend. Virtual worlds allow meeting professionals to plan, design, and demonstrate their environments to potential clients…

Get the behind-the-scenes story of organizing and managing the 2010 World Olympics in Vancouver…

Integrated PR is essential so that a consistent message is received by potential clients. This session will show how successful companies of all sizes are using an integrated approach, at low cost, to generate big profits. The techniques described are all simple to implement, and effective to use…

What can make or break the success of an international meeting? What are the key issues you need to address to ensure the meeting has a positive and lasting impact on an international scale?

Join Michael Dominguez as he takes an in depth look at the "Hotel Business Model Today" in our economic environment. This session will help you gain an understanding of negotiating in these uncertain times…

In this presentation, you'll hear four perspectives on designing menus, from an event designer, a nutritionist and two chefs. Issues covered include the importance of serving nourishing food, accommodating allergies and preferences and wine pairings…

With today's economic trends and corporate downsizing many meeting professionals are looking to start their own company…

Discover the one word that you must understand in the world of sales…

Find out what the latest and greatest industry technologies are and see if you can stump the geeks!

Find out about current legal challenges and see if you can stump the lawyers!

In this session, you'll take a look at a successful example of a structured event discipline evolution and hear stories of the journey direct from the event professionals at Microsoft…

Looking to add value to your SMM program? Learn how you can in this session for all skill sets and levels…

In this session, suppliers and planners will learn concession tips, ideas and best practices…

New ideas inspire new audiences, innovations enable your customers to do much more, and new business models ensure that you can stand out and grow profitably, even in tough times. People want more from meetings, more in return for their precious time and climate-changing air miles…

A discussion of APEX Green Meeting Standards, application of Sustainable Event Management Standards (BS8901/ISO20121) and the new Global Reporting Initiative Event Sector Supplement. The session will reveal when to use them and how they work together…

This presentation helps meeting planners with tools and language to get more involved and eventually be seen as the go-to person for the design of meetings…