Do you feel inadequately prepared to negotiate for WiFi because you don't know enough about it? Join us as we discuss the basics of WiFi including a WiFi network, what is important and what isn't, as well as basic questions you should ask when involved in negotiations.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine the basics tenants of WiFi and a WiFi network.
• Identify what is important and what isn't in regards to WiFi.
• Employ the key questions required when negotiating WiFi.

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.

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.

Ramon is THE expert on PERSONAL BRANDING

• Want to be known in your industry?
• Want to be a celebrity in your market?
• Want customers begging to BUY from you?
• Want more credibility?

You will increase sales and become a celebrity learning from Ramon's personal journey of personal branding.

What will a STRONG personal brand do for you and your business?

• Choose your customers
• Make more money
• Have more freedom and confidence

Ramon will take you from...

• Invisible to Star Power
• Best Kept Secret to Sought After Celebrity
• Mediocre to Elite Entrepreneur

Learning Objectives:

• Discover new speakers you can hire for your next conference or event.
• Learn how you can think out of the box for your general session topics.
• Learn new skills you can take implement in your professional and personal life.

Are you or your team a bit rusty on relationship skills, a little crunchy on communication concepts, and pooped-out on positivity? Soft skills are the new black and if you want to make the most of your personal and professional life, you had better know how to wear them!

During this entertaining program, participants will discover and learn about the following hard-core soft skills:

Be. Do. – Motivation Moments

That’s What I’m TALKING About – Communication Concepts

The Care & Feeding of YOU – Healthful Hints

All Together Now – Relationship Recommendations

Embrace your Inner Dork – Self-Confidence Clues

Your New Attitude Pants – Activating Optimism

Tami will help you laugh your glass half full and set you on a renewed path for a happier, healthier, and more productive life!

Are you looking for a new way to move your organization forward?

While you have heard all the buzzwords – CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), sustainability, going green – did you know that by implementing them strategically they can make you substantially more profitable?

Join this session to learn how to thrive by doing business the “right” way.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn a proven system to increase membership and profitability all while doing good.
• Attract and retain top talent and get them fully engaged.
• Personally start having fun at work again.

In this session, you will learn relevant information gathered from the largest survey ever conducted with over 500 executives, thought leaders, and seasoned meeting professionals worldwide. With this information, you'll be able to turn the old boring and traditional panel formats into your most requested repeat program year after year.

Learning Objectives:

• Using 5 specific techniques transform boring traditional panels into sensational, spicy discussions.
• Select the right moderator to make the conversation lively, informative, and relevant to your audience.
• Find out what drives your attendees crazy about panel programs – and what you can do about it.

Technology adoption accelerates when there are processes, standards, and resources to simplify and support its usage. In this session, you'll learn best practices from organizations who manage these technologies including badging, mobile, engagement, social, digital signage, hardware acquisition, attendee tracking, content capture, and streaming across different event types.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how leading companies are managing their event technology ecosystems.
• Consider ways to incorporate best practices into your own meetings and events.
• Discover how your peers are managing the vast number of technologies at their meetings.

Do you find it challenging to keep up with what's new in technology? Is the word "technology" overwhelming to you, or is it exciting? In this fun, interactive session, you'll get a sneak peek at the latest technologies that can help you plan meetings and manage projects better than ever.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify tech tools that are improving project management.
• Understand new technologies that are changing how meetings are organized and executed.
• Learn about the latest tools that increase attendee engagement during meetings.

What are your concerns when it comes to risk management? Are you feeling that you may be unprepared if something catastrophic occurs? In this session, a veteran meeting professional and experienced hospitality attorney will guide you in discussing how to identify resources and be prepared for whatever comes your way.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and learn how to implement risk management techniques.
• Analyze how to prepare for unforeseen events.
• Formulate and/or update your own risk management plan.