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Anything but typical, the education at Connect is designed for professional and specialty association, government and sports planners. Topics range from budgeting to marketing enhance your meetings knowledge, alternative formats such as speed briefings, town-halls and peer-to-peer sessions give you practical applications for your own meetings education. Planners, choose a pre-conference workshop to attend when you register.
Sports events rights holders and sports association meeting planners will enjoy sports-exclusive education at the 2013 Connect Sports companion show. While association planners are in education, sports planners are in Marketplace. While association planners are in Marketplace, sports planners are in education. You’ll enjoy education sessions tailored just for you, with topics you care about, and you’ll enjoy one-on-one appointments with suppliers who are ready to host your sports events. Learn more about Connect Sports here.
Our high-quality education also extends year-round through our monthly webinar series.
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> Association Appointments Only
> Connect Sports Appointments Only
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Our three-hour, pre-conference workshops let planners dive deep into in-demand education topics. Sign up for the session you want to attend when you register.
The first Connect education block touches on advanced presentation skills, hybrid meetings, advocacy and sponsorships. Start the first full day off right.
These education conversations develop around social media, contract negotiations and event design. It’s not just about the speaker—share your tips and tricks with fellow colleagues and learn from them as well.
Round out the event with this final block of engaging education. Participate in discussions about leadership, sustainability, audiovisual and certifications.
Workshops
Thursday, Aug. 22, 1–4 p.m.
It’s #MobileSocial
Presented by Jim Spellos, CMP
Today’s conference attendee is increasingly “mobilesocial.” This extended, interactive session is a two-part presentation that helps you learn how to use today’s best “mobilesocial” elements. During part one, participants will discuss the best productivity apps for tablets and smart phones and share their personal favorites. Part two focuses on social tools and how you can (and should) tell the story of your event using social media. Come ready to download and share.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 1–4 p.m.
The Business of You: How Strong Is Your Core?
Presented by Barbara Dunn, Esq., Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP, Visit Nashville, and Michele Wierzgac, MsEd, CMM, Michele & Co.
Meeting professionals are just that—professionals. This in-depth workshop outlines best practices in negotiating and helps you develop your own personal brand. Learn about certifications from certified meeting professionals themselves, pick which certifications are best for you and learn how to get them.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 1–4 p.m.
ROI Strategy: Outlining the Value of Your Meetings
Presented by Monica Compton, CMP, Pinnacle Productions, and Mark Hubrich, SignUp4
Proving the value of your meetings both qualitatively and quantitatively is increasingly important in today’s economic environment. Tighter budgets and public scrutiny have caused a rush on the importance of validation never seen in previous years. At an intermediate to advanced level, this three-hour interactive workshop will guide you through the metrics used to analyze and accredit meetings and events.
Friday Block 1
Friday, Aug. 23, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Industry experts and fellow meetings professionals lead stimulating sessions covering a range of subjects. Supplier-only sessions delve into the struggles of hotels and CVBs, and education exclusive to meeting planners encourages candid conversation around timely topics. Session topics include:
• Risk and Liability
• Fraternity/Sorority
• Working with a CVB
• Hybrid Meetings
• State of the Industry
Friday Block 2
Friday, Aug. 23, 10:45–11:45 a.m.
Our education sessions, roundtables and panels give you straight-to-the-point content targeted to the challenges you face every day. Check out a few of our session topics:
• Volunteer Management
• Professional Development
• Press and Marketing
• Event Design
• Social Media
Saturday Block
Saturday, Aug. 24, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Our discussions are created for the attendees—and you drive the conversation. A moderator poses questions and experienced attendees share their input. Here’s a few topics we’ll cover:
• Sustainability
• Audiovisual and Production
• Stretching Your Budget
• Leadership Skills
• Food and Beverage
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