BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.3//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day immersive experience in State College des igned to spark leadership\, boost connections\, and elevate your professio nal growth in the MPI community.What to ExpectTuesday Evening Student & \; Emerging Professional Roundtables | 4:00 - 5:30pmStart the night by con necting with tomorrow&rsquo\;s event leaders. This interactive roundtable brings students\ntogether with industry professionals to explore the most pressing topics and\nopportunities in the meetings and events field. Throu gh open dialogue and\nshared experiences\, participants will gain insights into the realities of\ncontract negotiations\, from navigating staffing s hortages to managing risks in\na shifting global landscape. The discussion will also highlight career\ndevelopment pathways\, including certificatio ns like the EMP and CMP\, and how\ncontinuing education supports long-term success. \;  \;[Registration for Roundtables Closed]Reception | 6 :00pmThe energy doesn&rsquo\;t stop after the roundtables! Keep the moment um going at the evening reception\, where students\, faculty\, and industr y professionals will come together to socialize and network in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. Join us at the iconic Nittany Lion Inn for an evening filled with great conversations\, new connections\, and fun. It&rsquo\;s t he perfect way to spend the opening night of the Overnight Educational Eve nt and connect with the people who make this industry so dynamicWednesday - Breakfast\, Property Tour &\; EducationSparked Leadership Workshop wi th Dr. Katie Sandoe | 9:00amAfter breakfast and a property tour of the new ly renovated Nittany Lion Inn\, join us for "Sparked Leadership"This inter active workshop will help you discover your unique purpose-driven leadersh ip style. We&rsquo\;ll use various Japanese concepts to create a personal mission and philosophy that will change the way you lead in the workplace and your life.Learning Objectives:Learn the core attributes of purpose-dri ven leadership.Identify your personal mission (kokorozashi)\, get clear on the things worth doing in and outside \;of work (yarigai)\, and find balance to be an impactful leader (yutori).Develop 3-5 ways to integrate t his mindset into your work and life.Why Attend?Grow your leadership potent ial through expert-driven content and hands-on learning.Forge meaningful c onnections across the MPI Middle PA network - from students to seasoned pr ofessionals.Be part of your community \;- engage actively in conversat ions that shape the future of MPI in our region.Recharge &\; reinvigora te your professional passion in a focused\, supportive environment.AgendaT uesday\, November 113:30 pm: Registration - Round Table Sessions4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Hospitality Industry Round Tables5:30 pm: Registration - MPI Over night Education6:00 pm: Networking ReceptionWednesday\, November 127:30 am - 8:30 am: Breakfast8:30 am -9:00 am: Property Tour9:00 am - 10:00 am: Ed ucation10:00 - 10:15 Break10:15-11:15 Education11:30 am: LunchWhether you' re focused on career growth\, mentorship\, or meaningful networking &mdash \; this Overnight experience brings together the best of MPI&rsquo\;s miss ion: educating\, connecting\, and inspiring. Don&rsquo\;t miss your chance to spark your future.About Dr. Katie SandoeDr. Katie Sandoe is The Sparko logistTM! She believes that we're all created for a purpose and hers is to  \;help people find deeper joy and fulfillment in their life and work. She is also a professional speaker\, \;podcast host\, founder of Ligh t Echo Co.\, and an avid taco lover. \;She is passionate about giving audiences a transformative learning experience. From small \;workshops to national conferences\, Katie has spoken thousands of times to over 200 \,000 people (and \;counting!). She's a graduate of Heroic Public Spea king CORE program and currently part of the Heroic \;Public Speaking G RAD program. She also teaches public speaking at Penn State Harrisburg. So \, you \;could say she loves the stage.Katie holds a Bachelor of Scien ce in Communications from Millersville University\, a Master of Arts in&nb sp\;Communications\, and a Doctor of Education in Adult Education both fro m The Pennsylvania State \;University. She&rsquo\;s certified as a Spa rketype®\; Advisor\, helping people discover the work that sparks them\ , \;as well as a certified Ikigai (ick-ee-guy) Coach/Advisor\, the Jap anese philosophy on how to create a \;life worth living. Katie is also trained by Tara Mohr in The Coaching Way\, Playing Big\, and Loving Well.  \; \; DTEND:20251112T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260515T014640Z DTSTART:20251111T210000Z LOCATION:PA\,State College\,200 W. Park Avenue SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sparked Leadership & Future Connections UID:RFCALITEM639143884006678640 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Join us for a two-day immersive experience in State College designe d to spark leadership\, boost connections\, and elevate your professional growth in the MPI community.

What t o Expect

Tuesday Evening

Student &\; Emerging Profes sional Roundtables | 4:00 - 5:30pm
Start the night by connecting with tomorrow&rsquo\;s event leaders. This interactive roundtable brings students\ntogether with industry profe ssionals to explore the most pressing topics and\nopportunities in the mee tings and events field. Through open dialogue and\nshared experiences\, pa rticipants will gain insights into the realities of\ncontract negotiations \, from navigating staffing shortages to managing risks in\na shifting glo bal landscape. The discussion will also highlight career\ndevelopment path ways\, including certifications like the EMP and CMP\, and how\ncontinuing education supports long-term success. \;  \;[Registrat ion for Roundtables Closed]

Reception | 6:00pm

T he energy doesn&rsquo\;t stop after the roundtables! Keep the momentum goi ng at the evening reception\, where students\, faculty\, and industry prof essionals will come together to socialize and network in a relaxed\, welco ming setting. Join us at the iconic Nittany Lion Inn for an evening filled with great conversations\, new connections\, and fun. It&rsquo\;s the per fect way to spend the opening night of the Overnight Educational Event and connect with the people who make this industry so dynamic

Wednesday - Breakfast\, Property Tour &\ ; Education

Sparked Leadership Workshop with Dr. Katie Sandoe | 9:00am

After breakfast and a property tour of the newly renovated Nittany Lion Inn\, join us for "Sparked Leadership"

This interactive workshop will help you discover your unique purpose-d riven leadership style. We&rsquo\;ll use various Japanese concepts to crea te a personal mission and philosophy that will change the way you lead in the workplace and your life.

Learning Objectives:

Why Attend?

Ag enda

Tuesday\, November 11

Wedn esday\, November 12


Whether you're focused on career growth\, mentorship\, or meaningful networking &mdash\; this Overnight experience brings togethe r the best of MPI&rsquo\;s mission: educating\, connecting\, and inspiring . Don&rsquo\;t miss your chance to spark your future.

< h3 data-start="1633" data-end="1661">About Dr. Katie Sandoe

Dr. Katie Sandoe is The SparkologistTM! She believes that we're all cre ated for a purpose and hers is to \;help people find deeper joy and fu lfillment in their life and work. She is also a professional speaker\,&nbs p\;podcast host\, founder of Light Echo Co.\, and an avid taco lover.  \;She is passionate about giving audiences a transformative learning exper ience. From small \;workshops to national conferences\, Katie has spok en thousands of times to over 200\,000 people (and \;counting!). She's a graduate of Heroic Public Speaking CORE program and currently part of t he Heroic \;Public Speaking GRAD program. She also teaches public spea king at Penn State Harrisburg. So\, you \;could say she loves the stag e.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications fro m Millersville University\, a Master of Arts in \;Communications\, and a Doctor of Education in Adult Education both from The Pennsylvania State  \;University. She&rsquo\;s certified as a Sparketype®\; Advisor\, helping people discover the work that sparks them\, \;as well as a cer tified Ikigai (ick-ee-guy) Coach/Advisor\, the Japanese philosophy on how to create a \;life worth living. Katie is also trained by Tara Mohr in The Coaching Way\, Playing Big\, and Loving Well. \;

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