Location and Host Sponsor: Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter (10 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011; 859.261.8400) Going from planner to designer is an adventure with many twists, turns and unexpected decisions to make along the way. This interactive activity will simulate the various phases of the meeting design process, highlighting how decision points along the way can help you make the transition to designing true event experiences. Participants will work together to weigh the data, information and…
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Many meeting planners struggle with getting visibility and buy-in from leaders of their organizations. They often feel their role is misunderstood and undervalued. It’s time to change the paradigm! Effective stakeholder management is the key to getting your voice heard and elevating your career. This session will introduce a simple stakeholder management tool that will immediately change how you handle internal and external stakeholders for your events. During the session we will discuss how to identify and manage stakeholders in…
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Location and Host Sponsor: Hilton Cleveland Downtown (100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114; 216-413-5000) We have all heard the phrase “human trafficking”, but what exactly is it? Does it really impact the hospitality community? What influence can I have as an event professional to affect my community in a positive way? How can this effect my event/hotel? What do I need to know? Learning just a few simple signs to look for can make a significant difference. Please…
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Location and Host Sponsor: The Westin Pittsburgh (1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; 412-281-3700) How often are you faced with major challenges that require an advanced level of decision-making? Do you have aptitude for identifying, analyzing and solving those challenges? As our roles in this industry continue to evolve from meeting planner to business events strategist, critical thinking is an essential skill that will help you make that transition more smoothly. Please join us for this interactive POWER Chapter…
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