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The Millennials: a generation of digital professionals who are entering our workforce. It takes more than daily donuts and cool tech tools to recruit and retain. This session addresses the inherent challenges in this new generation as well as an action plan on how to recruit and retain them.
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There are many directions you can go in your job search. There are the basics – the tried and true strategies. But, it’s a new world with new strategies that can put you ahead of your peers. This session will cover both old and new to elevate your search.
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This session was not approved for CMP-IS clock hours, but may count towards other industry designations such as the CAE.
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Current market conditions, attendee preferences, and the perception of your event's value are just some of the factors affecting your contracted room block.
Are we at the point of no return? Will room blocks eventually become a thing of the past? Engage with our panel of industry experts who will share their first-hand observations of successful room block practices. Learn new room block trends and how you can position your event to prevent the decline of your room block.
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Our industry has become more complex with issues like room piracy, cyber security, and meetings advocacy. It is critical to understand economic concerns and forecasts that will dictate behavior in the meetings environment. Industry veteran Michael Dominguez shares the latest trends and how they affect your meetings.\
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Your events have many moving parts and people who are relying on you to bring it all together. Miscommunication can quickly derail all of your hard work. In this session, you will explore the three keys to asking powerful questions to help you quickly gather more accurate and detailed requirements.
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The education industry is undergoing massive disruption, driven by a wide range of innovations in learning and development. This session will help you stay abreast of these developments and empower you to determine which ones should be implemented in your meetings to foster greater engagement, learning, and retention.
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In this session, Rory Vaden shares ideas for how to increase your self-discipline, overcome procrastination and as a result get better control of your time to grow your business and achieve your goals in life!
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This session was not approved for CMP-IS clock hours, but may count towards other industry designations such as the CAE.
Credits: None available.
This session provides a practical look at using cloud technologies to better manage meetings and events. Learn what cloud computing is (and isn't) and gain cost savings, increased efficiencies, and better collaboration.
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Take a deeper dive into the fascinating work around Strategic Happiness with our Opening General Session Keynote speaker Amy Blankson. In this Master Class, Amy will share more details on strategic happiness and the ability to manage energy and stress in a positive way in the midst of change and challenge.
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This session was not approved for CMP-IS clock hours, but may count towards other industry designations such as the CAE.
Credits: None available.
Planning and staging meetings outside the United States is fraught with legal and financial pitfalls. Professional meeting and convention organizers must understand the complexities and issues in three key areas when planning international meetings. This session, for novice and intermediate level planners, will address all three areas.
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