BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.3//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: \;Join Meeting Professionals International Upstate New Yor k Chapter for our premier annual education event\, bringing together meeti ng professionals and industry suppliers for two days of learning\, network ing\, and connection in the scenic Catskills.Register Early: First 25 Plan ners to register receive $100 off their overnight stay! \;Why Attend E ducation Summit?MPI Upstate New York Chapter's Education Summit (formerly Fall Focus) is designed to inspire fresh ideas\, strengthen professional c onnections\, and deliver practical takeaways you can bring back to your te am and organization.Attendees will experience:High-impact education sessio ns Meaningful networking with industry peers and suppliers Fresh ideas for meetings\, events\, and hospitality professionals A vibrant resort settin g at Resorts World Catskills Opportunities to connect\, recharge\, and gro w professionallyEvent DetailsDate: July 13&ndash\;14\, 2026\n Location: Re sorts World Catskills\n 888 Resorts World Dr\, Monticello\, NY 12701Enjoy the amenities\, entertainment\, and hospitality that make Resorts World Ca tskills a standout destination for meetings and events.Registration Fees:\ n- MPI Member: $225\n- Non-Member: $275\n- Student: $185 \;Event Agend aMonday July 13\n 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Optional Tee Times 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch and Wel come Remarks 12:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m. Welcome - Meet the People Behind MPI1: 00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Return on Events: What is your event's value in 2027? \nLearn how to create a framework that measures the quantitative and quali tative aspects of your association&rsquo\;s flagship event across its many stakeholders. Then use this framework to ask important questions that wil l unlock hidden value from your event for your organization.For your Organ ization: What value does your 2027 event bring to your organization? What makes it unique? And how does it help drive member recruitment and retenti on?For Attendees: Why should they attend your event? What makes it importa nt\, urgent\, and memorable for them?For Speakers: Your event agenda plays a critical role in the success of your event. How are you helping your sp eakers reach their goals?For Sponsors and Partners: Live events are unique ly positioned to drive human connections\, and a highly preferred channel for marketers to drive tangible business results. How are you enabling thi s for your sponsors and partners?Presenter: Sourabh Kothari\, CEO\, Demand Gen Studio CMO\, Lead2Pipeline\n1 CEU - Strategic Planning2:00 P.M. - 2:30 p.m. Return on Events: What is your event's value in 2027?Roundtable Conv ersations \n 0.5 CEU - Strategic Planning2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Hotel Check-In 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Par for the Course: Planning Memorable Golf Outings &\; Conference Experiences\nJoin the event professionals from Resorts World Catskills for a practical and engaging look at the ins and o uts of planning successful golf outings and complementary conference exper iences. From logistics\, timing\, and attendee flow to creating meaningful moments beyond the main agenda\, this session will explore how auxiliary events can enhance the overall attendee experience. Attendees will also di scuss thoughtful planning strategies such as building in travel and downti me\, offering &ldquo\;choose your own adventure&rdquo\; opportunities\, an d creating inclusive experiences that appeal to a variety of interests and comfort levels. 1 CEU - Meeting/Event Design4:30 -p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Resort s World Site Visit &\; Networking Activity\n 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Si p &\; Swing Happy Hour6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner\n8:00 p.m. - MP I After Hours Chat: \n Navigating the Pressures of Meeting PlanningTues day\, July 148:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m Coffee/Breakfast (cards with question pr ompts)8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Coffee &\; Conversation: 5 Senses Bluepr intDid you miss out on the buzz surrounding the "5 Senses Lab" at the ESSA E Tradeshow? Or\, if you did attend\, are you ready to further explore our interactive lab? \;Either way\, join us to get in on the action! This interactive session takes the 5 Senses Grid that we created and brings it further to life.Together\, we will actively build out two critical event moments&mdash\;Registration and the Post-Lunch Session&mdash\;weaving all five senses together to design them completely from scratch. You'll see re al examples of how intentional use of sight\, sound\, scent\, touch\, and taste can elevate the attendee experience\, shake off the mid-day slump\, and create restorative meetings without big budgets.Objectives:Apply the 5 Senses Grid to design high-engagement event spaces.Further build 2 key mo ments (Registration &\; Post-Lunch) using all five senses.Boost attende e energy using practical\, low-cost sensory tacticsHosted by: Colleen Earl ey\, CMP\, HMCC\, Fractional Meeting &\; Event Planner\, CME Events10:0 0 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Risk Management\n\nThe New York State Division of Hom eland Security and Emergency Services&rsquo\; (DHSES) Office of Counter Te rrorism (OCT) Public Safety Unit provides a unique presentation tailored t o the current threat environment relevant to your business or facility. Th e training educates employees on recognizing indicators and warning signs of suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or other criminal activity\, while also highlighting the work of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) to protect and support New York State. Participants will gain insight into the number\, sectors\, and types of incidents CIRT responded to over the past year\, key lessons learned from supporting local governm ents\, and the top cybersecurity actions leaders can take to strengthen th eir organizations' defenses against evolving threats.\n\nPresenter: Noor G ravelle and Tom Tockarshewsky\, NYS Division of Homeland Security &\; E mergency Services1 CEU - Risk Management11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Coffee &am p\; Snacks11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The Lean Technical Masterclass: Control ling AV Costs\, \n Contracts\, and Production ValueYou do not need a corporate budget to deliver a high-impact\, professional live experience. For association event professionals working with fixed or limited resource s\, mastering the technical landscape isn&rsquo\;t about buying more gear& mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about gaining negotiation leverage\, avoiding devastati ng venue penalties\, and maximizing every dollar spent.In this highly tact ical\, budget-focused masterclass\, we cut through the complex AV jargon t o give planners and suppliers a shared framework for cost control. We will unpack how to audit venue labor rules and rigging plots to eliminate unex pected onsite overtime fees\, and how to secure your event&rsquo\;s digita l footprint without paying for expensive\, over-engineered internet packag es. We will also explore creative design hacks that transform sterile ball rooms using low-cost scenic lighting techniques\, while seamlessly embeddi ng universal accessibility into your floor plan for zero added cost. Plann ers will leave with practical checklists to safeguard their budgets\, and suppliers will gain deep insight into how to become true collaborative par tners in a resource-constrained marketPresenters: Justin Cheshire\, VEMM\, Brand Ambassador and David Vrecka\, General Manager\, Cheshire Audio Visu al1 CEU - Meeting &\; Event Design  \; DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260722T075653Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 LOCATION:NY\,Catskills SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:July 13-14 | Chapter Education Summit - Catskills UID:RFCALITEM639202858131000947 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Join Meeting Professionals International Ups tate New York Chapter for our premier annual education event\, bringing to gether meeting professionals and industry suppliers for two days of learni ng\, networking\, and connection in the scenic Catskills.
Register Early: First 25 Planners t o register receive $100 off their overnight stay!

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W hy Attend Education Summit?

MPI Up state New York Chapter's Education Summit (formerly Fall Focus) is designe d to inspire fresh ideas\, strengthen professional connections\, and deliv er practical takeaways you can bring back to your team and organization.
Attendees will experience:

Event Details

Date: July 13&ndash\;14\, 2026\n Location: Resorts World Catskil ls\n 888 Resorts World Dr\, Monticello\, NY 12701
Enjoy the amenities\, entertainment\, and hospitality that make Resorts World Catskills a standout destination for meetings and event s.

Registration Fees:\n< br />- MPI Member: $225\n
- Non-Member: $275\n
- Student: $185

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Event Agenda

Monday July 13\n
9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m. Optional Tee Times
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch and Welcome Remarks
12:30 p.m - 1:00 p.m. Welcome - Meet the People Behind MPI

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Return on Events: What is your event's value in 2027?\n
Learn how to create a framework that measures the quantitative and quali tative aspects of your association&rsquo\;s flagship event across its many stakeholders. Then use this framework to ask important questions that wil l unlock hidden value from your event for your organization.

  • For your Or ganization: What value does your 2027 event bring to your organization? Wh at makes it unique? And how does it help drive member recruitment and rete ntion?
  • For Attendees: Why should th ey attend your event? What makes it important\, urgent\, and memorable for them?
  • For Speakers: Your event age nda plays a critical role in the success of your event. How are you helpin g your speakers reach their goals?
  • For Sponsors and Partners: Live events are uniquely positioned to drive hu man connections\, and a highly preferred channel for marketers to drive ta ngible business results. How are you enabling this for your sponsors and p artners?
Presenter: Soura bh Kothari\, CEO\, DemandGen Studio CMO\, Lead2Pipeline\n
1 CEU - Strategic Planning

2:00 P.M. - 2:30 p.m. Retu rn on Events: What is your event's value in 2027?
Roundtable Conversations \n 0.5 CEU - Strategic Plann ing
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m . Hotel Check-In
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Par for the Course: Planning Memorable Go lf Outings &\; Conference Experiences\n
Join the event professiona ls from Resorts World Catskills for a practical and engaging look at the i ns and outs of planning successful golf outings and complementary conferen ce experiences. From logistics\, timing\, and attendee flow to creating me aningful moments beyond the main agenda\, this session will explore how au xiliary events can enhance the overall attendee experience. Attendees will also discuss thoughtful planning strategies such as building in travel an d downtime\, offering &ldquo\;choose your own adventure&rdquo\; opportunit ies\, and creating inclusive experiences that appeal to a variety of inter ests and comfort levels.
1 CEU - Meeting/Event Design
< div data-offset-key="7ne1j-0-0">4:30 -p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Resorts World Site Visit &\; Networking Activity\n 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sip &\; Swing Happy Hour
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner\n8:00 p.m. - MPI After Hours Chat: \n Navigating the Pressures of Meeting Planni ng

Tuesday\, July 14
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m Coffee/Breakfast (ca rds with question prompts)
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Coffee &\; Conversation: 5 Senses Blu eprint
Did you miss out on the bu zz surrounding the "5 Senses Lab" at the ESSAE Tradeshow? Or\, if you did attend\, are you ready to further explore our interactive lab? \;Either way\, join us to get in on the action! This interactive session takes the 5 Senses Grid that we created and brings it further to l ife.
Together\, we w ill actively build out two critical event moments&mdash\;Registration and the Post-Lunch Session&mdash\;weaving all five senses together to design t hem completely from scratch. You'll see real examples of how intentional u se of sight\, sound\, scent\, touch\, and taste can elevate the attendee e xperience\, shake off the mid-day slump\, and create restorative meetings without big budgets.

Objectives:
  • Apply the 5 Senses Grid to design high-engagement event spaces.
  • Further build 2 key moments (Registration &\; Post-Lu nch) using all five senses.
  • Boost a ttendee energy using practical\, low-cost sensory tactics
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Hosted by: Colleen Earley\, CMP\, HMCC\, Fractional Meeting &\; Event Planner\, CME Events
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. R isk Management\n\nThe New York State Division of Homeland Security and Eme rgency Services&rsquo\; (DHSES) Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT) Public S afety Unit provides a unique presentation tailored to the current threat e nvironment relevant to your business or facility. The training educates em ployees on recognizing indicators and warning signs of suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or other criminal activity\, while also highlighting the work of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) to protec t and support New York State. Participants will gain insight into the numb er\, sectors\, and types of incidents CIRT responded to over the past year \, key lessons learned from supporting local governments\, and the top cyb ersecurity actions leaders can take to strengthen their organizations' def enses against evolving threats.\n\nPresenter: Noor Gravelle and Tom Tockar shewsky\, NYS Division of Homeland Security &\; Emergency Services
1 CEU - Risk Management
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Coffee &\; Snacks
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Th e Lean Technical Masterclass: Controlling AV Costs\, \n Contracts\, a nd Production Value
You do not need a corporate budget to deliver a high-impact\, professional live experienc e. For association event professionals working with fixed or limited resou rces\, mastering the technical landscape isn&rsquo\;t about buying more ge ar&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s about gaining negotiation leverage\, avoiding devast ating venue penalties\, and maximizing every dollar spent.
In this highly tactical\, budget-focused masterc lass\, we cut through the complex AV jargon to give planners and suppliers a shared framework for cost control. We will unpack how to audit venue la bor rules and rigging plots to eliminate unexpected onsite overtime fees\, and how to secure your event&rsquo\;s digital footprint without paying fo r expensive\, over-engineered internet packages. We will also explore crea tive design hacks that transform sterile ballrooms using low-cost scenic l ighting techniques\, while seamlessly embedding universal accessibility in to your floor plan for zero added cost. Planners will leave with practical checklists to safeguard their budgets\, and suppliers will gain deep insi ght into how to become true collaborative partners in a resource-constrain ed market

Presenters: Justin Cheshire\, VEMM\, Brand Ambassador and David Vrecka\, General Manager\, Cheshire Audi o Visual
1 CEU - Meeting &\; Event Design

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