The Meeting Professional’s Guide to Less Stress, More Joy, and a Fulfilling Life

Jun 11, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 11, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is this as good as it gets?” then it’s time to try something new. Join this session to learn practical tools, based on actual psychological principles that you can start using in your life right away.

Learning Objectives:

  • Overcome stress and anxiety. Triumph over negative emotions and focus on the positive.
  • Take back control of your life. Stop being the victim and instead become the owner, which leads to happier results.
  • Find authentic and lasting happiness.

This session was not approved for CMP-IS clock hours, but may count towards other industry designations such as the CAE.


Experiential Event Series Panel

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to produce some of the largest and most high profile events? In this session, a panel of executives will answer your burning questions about everything from what takes place behind the scenes, working with televised production, and much more.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain insight into what takes place behind the scenes of high profile events.
  • Learn how televised production actually works with large events.
  • Obtain answers to your questions about producing big events like SXSW.

Flash Point Idea Assembly - General Session

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

Introverts often deliver better results than extroverts. Yet when it comes to introverts our leadership strategy consists of asking them to act like extroverts. This is a serious waste of talent. Susan Cain shows us that introverts think and work in ways that are crucial to today’s organizations.


Global Exhibitions and Events Industry Trends

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

Annually, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) forms a blue-chip panel of global exhibition professionals who analyze current and future trends of the exhibitions and events industry. This session will cover the Highlights of the 2015 research produced by the IAEE Future Trends Task Force.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn the trends that will shape how you organize exhibitions and events in the future.
  • Identify trends that can impact your show or event.
  • Engage in discussions about how organizers can better prepare for the future.

Global Meetings: Critical Legal Issues for Events Abroad

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

International meetings are becoming more complex in today’s challenging times. This session will focus on the most important legal issues in today’s global meeting contracts. Designed for both suppliers and planners, we will examine ways to successfully navigate the maze of laws affecting events abroad.

  • Identify potential issues associated with meeting in a particular global destination, and negotiate contract provisions to reduce the risks arising from those issues.
  • Consider needs of meeting attendees from countries outside of the meeting destination, including visa requirements and conforming to societal norms of the destination, and implement plans to ensure that the meeting will be successful for everyone.
  • Create a plan for resolving disputes arising in a global destination, to ensure that any problems are resolved in an efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner.

Good to Great: Navigating the C-Suite for Long-Term Results

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

Professionals are often rewarded for handling organizational details. Joining the C Suite requires a different skill set. This session gives meeting professionals a lens to look at the tangible tools for advancement – the strategic components of business, executive needs of professionals, action-oriented initiatives, and technology that can make this possible!

Learning Objectives:

  • Presenting your initiatives in ways your leadership team will listen.
  • Evaluate your skill set and growth opportunities to become the leader your organization needs.
  • Step up to the challenges your business faces today.

Hotelier Confidential: Strategies on Capturing and Operating Healthcare Meetings

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

In the current environment of highly regulated healthcare meetings, hoteliers need to know the fine points of how to market their venue to the healthcare industry. This session will provide strategies on how to book and manage healthcare meetings in accordance with the client’s requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how your hotel may (or may not) be a good fit for regulated healthcare meetings.
  • Learn to modify marketing messages to attract meetings with HCPs in attendance.
  • Discover the importance of educating the rest of the hotel operations team about the need to adhere to the client’s guidelines.

Improve On-stage Activities to Improve Meeting ROI

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

You may be considering spending budget dollars on a keynote speaker for your event, but be cautious as there are hidden risks. In this session you will explore the risks and mitigation strategies of hiring a speaker including making sure your internal speakers are properly prepared for the event.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and mitigate the risks of hiring a keynote speaker.
  • Use the five-step process for creating content rich events.
  • Develop your in-house speakers to deliver high value events.

The Link between Motivation and Incentives

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

What’s your motivation to change? This Course will equip participants with the “whys” of incentive travel: why incentive travel works as a vehicle for loyalty and engagement, and how it can be used as a tool to foster behavior change.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define the elements of motivation and behavioral change.
  • Identify opportunities for incentive travel to build employee/customer loyalty and engagement.
  • Apply qualification criteria for incentive travel program to motivation drivers.

The Science of Powerful Leadership – Awakening and Harnessing Your True Leadership Potential

Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm ‐ Jun 12, 2016 11:00pm

Credits: None available.

Focusing on mission-critical leadership issues and concerns, you'll learn how to hone your inner cognitive process to be a more dynamic, cutting-edge leader. You will leave with best practices and tangible take always to make you a more accomplished leader both personally and professionally.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand how the human psyche works and what the best leaders do well.
  • Realize your true potential through cognitive exercises and group interaction that will awaken your leadership potential.
  • Eliminate the barriers that are keeping you from your best self both personally and professionally.

This session was not approved for CMP-IS clock hours, but may count towards other industry designations such as the CAE.