Joint Industry Event 2019 – Mastering Stakeholder Management

Hilton Columbus at Easton Easton Town Center, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH

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

Joint Industry Event 2018 – Planners Are From Mars, Suppliers Are From Venice

Hilton Columbus at Easton Easton Town Center, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH

Technology and the changing face of the events industry have shifted the roles of planners and suppliers. Planners are strapped for time; meanwhile, suppliers experiencing increased sales goals face the challenge of being heard in an ever-increasing pool of marketing noise. In this interactive session attendees will work in teams to discover the most effective

What the Next-Generation Conference Participant Really, Really Wants

Hilton Columbus at Easton Easton Town Center, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH

Attracting the next generation member and conference participant has, and will continue to be, critical to organizational sustainability. In this program, you’ll discover illuminating insights about what society wants and expects today from your conference. You’ll also discover what drives people away from your events or association, and what compels them to keep coming back.