EDUCATION SESSIONS
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(By invitation only for IAPCO and AMCI members)
MONDAY, 22 MAY
OKZIDENT ROOM, KAP EUROPA
3:2O – 5:1O PM
Participants will investigate trends impacting associations, future opportunities and the implications these may have on AMC and PCO business models moving forward.
The workshop will require participation and contribution from all involved.
Introductions by: Facilitated by:
DM, FASAE, Chair, AMC Institute Sarah Chief Executive Officer, ICMS Pty Ltd & IAPCO President Chief Strategy Officer MCI
Mark Engle
Oscar Cerezales
Markey-Hamm
OCEAN ROOM | 1:OO – 1:45 PM
Introductions by:
Facilitated by: Speaker:
Jaime Bennett Managing Director (EMEA), PCMA Martin Boyle CEO IAPCO
Giulia Ineke Sarri
Creative Strategist, AIM Group International
Beth Surmont Vice President of Event Strategy & Design, 360 Live Media
TUESDAY, 23 MAY
OCEAN ROOM | 3:3O-4:3O PM
In an industry that is experiencing rapid transformation, the evolution of the RFP has become a center point of conversation for destinations and event organizers alike.
This panel comprised of both event and destination experts will delve into how they are working to best adapt their view of the RFP and discuss how to optimize the process to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Speakers:
Al Hutchinson President and CEO of Visit Baltimore
Sarah Markey-Hamm Chief Executive Officer, ICMS Pty Ltd & IAPCO President
Alain Pittet Director of Convention Bureau, Geneva Tourism & Convention Foundation
Cathy Nash Director of Meetings & Events, Association for Information Science & Technology
WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY FOREST ROOM, INSPIRATION HUB, HALL 9
9:OO –9:45 AM
Join us for a sample session from a recent IAPCO EDGE seminar.
Managing people is about developing positive relationships and building human connections.
In this session, you will learn practical leadership skills and tips on effective client communication and people management.
Speaker:
Nicky McGrane CEO, Conference Partners International