Successful Meetings University: Transforming Meetings, Events and Incentives in a Post-AIG World March 04, 2009 Marketplaces that Educate and Connect
Attend career-enriching accredited education and meet one-on-one with representatives from hotels, resorts, CVBs and DMCs from around the world to find the perfect international destination to bring your upcoming program.
Date: 03/22/2009 - 03/24/2009
Location: Crowne Plaza Times Square 1605 Broadway New York, NY 10019
Transforming Meetings, Events and Incentives in a Post=AIG World: Managing Perceptions, Creating Value, and Measuring Impact Monday, March 23
Speaker: Rick Garlick, Ph.D., Senior Director of Consulting and Strategic Implementation, Maritz Research
In the current economic environment, meetings, incentives, and events are frequently viewed as unnecessary and inappropriate luxuries that mainly indulge the privileged. Yet, we all know that these things are an important part of driving a performance culture built around communicating to, energizing, and motivating employees. Those in the planning world are faced with the task of managing both internal and external perceptions, while at the same time, creating the most amount of value possible.
Finally, planners are asked to justify the return on investment to an even greater extent than at any time in the recent past. This session discusses the important elements necessary to accomplish these goals within your organization.
Financial Management for International Meetings Tuesday, March 24th
Speaker: Carol Krugman, CMP, CMM, Consultant/Educator/Trainer, Krugman Maller LLC and co-author of Global Meetings & Exhibitions
Always a combination or art and science, effective financial management is one of the pillars of modern event planning. Add on the numerous complexities of budgeting for international events, where costs typically exceed equivalent domestic activity and the need for a precise roadmap becomes a "must-have" for planners. This hands-on educational session will lay out the current international event environment, the key factors impacting event budgets and proven strategies to insure that your event is executed on-time and on-budget.
Learning Objectives:
• Hidden financial pitfalls and opportunities in international event planning
• How to factor in the right financial partners (banks, currency managers, etc.) and how to use them effectively
• Currency strategies for the rest of us: tips and tricks for the non-financial manager
• VAT management, SOX-compliance and other "alphabet soup" issue
• Educational sessions with industry experts
• Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with suppliers of your choice
• Earn points toward obtaining or renewing your CMP for attending education sessions and trade show floor time
• Countless networking opportunities with fellow meeting planners and suppliers Hosted Buyer Program
Each qualified planner receives complimentary:
• Round-trip Airfare • Hotel Accommodations • Ground Transportation • All Meals
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