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: \;We&rsquo\;re celebrating \;Global Meetings Industry Day \;in a big way!Join meeting planners\, industry partners\, and stu dents for an inspiring day focused on \;The Map to Success: Future Pro ofing the Meeting &\; Events Industry.From innovation and advocacy to c areers\, education\, and what&rsquo\;s next for meetings and events\, this is a celebration of where our industry is&mdash\;and where it&rsquo\;s he aded. \;Hotel Stay \;- The block is SOLD OUT. \; Check for Bes t Available Rate \;Book your Hotel RoomAgenda: \;10:00 am: Registr ation &\; Brunch10:30 am: Welcome address10:45 am: Challenging the Futu re of Events Panel11:45 am: Keynote with Dr. Jody Carrington12:30 pm: Rapi d-Fire Workshop: Future-Proof Your Career1:30 pm: Wrap up and closing**Age nda is subject to change**Panel: Challenging the Future of Events:Moderato r: Carly Silberstein\, Cielle &\; Co\, Founder &\; CEOSandy Biback\, Retired Independent Conference Manager\, Founder MPAHTMinto Schneider\, E xecutive Director\, Meetings Mean Business CanadaJamal Jordan\, National S ales\, Hyatt Sales Force | 2026 President\, PCMA Canada \;Senior indus try leaders tackle the biggest shifts shaping events today\, sharing bold insights and actionable ways to drive recovery\, growth\, and meaningful c hange.Key Learning Points/Takeaways:Explain and understand major gaps and shifts shaping the future of the events and meetings industry.Identif y 2-3 key actions you can personally take to encourage industry recovery a nd growth.Understand 1-2 ways you can leverage your personal network and influence to drive meaningful change. \;Keynote: Dr. Jody Car ringtonRenowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expert | Bestselling Autho rThe Human Connection &ndash\; The Only Asset We Cannot AutomateIn an AI-d riven world\, discover how human connection becomes your greatest competit ive advantage. Learn how to build resilient teams\, balance tech with expe rience\, and combat burnout.Key Learning Points/Takeaways:Leveraging human connection as a competitive advantageBlueprint to inspire resilient\, fut ure ready teamsBalance efficient technology with human experience \;Ra pid-Fire Workshop: Future-Proof Your CareerModerator: Sarah Rouseau\, Mana ger\, Hotel and Convention Sales\, Caesars Windsor \;Debbie van der Be ek\, Ignite Magazine\, President + Chief Visionary OfficerRoxanne Kennedy\ , Boom Business Solutions\, FounderShaun Bernstein\, The Write Stuff Agenc y. Owner and Chief Storyteller \;A hands-on session packed with practi cal tools to elevate your career: leverage AI\, sharpen your personal bran d\, and stand out on LinkedIn and beyond.Key Learning Points/Takeaways:The first steps on how to use the current AI tool to support a LinkedIn profile or resume for an event industry professionalIdentify 1-2 areas pro fessionally you want to advocate better for yourselfAI Tricks for your day to day? \;GMID CME Accreditation = 2 units \; \; GMID CME Acc reditation 2026Registration Rates:(HST will be added to the registration f ee)Rates by April 28\, 2026Member Rate (MPI\, PCMA East\, CanSPEP\, SITE\, AMCI Canada) $135Non-Member Rate $160Full-Time Student Rate $60Reserved T able of 6 $800Rates After April 28\, 2026Member Rate (MPI\, PCMA East\, Ca nSPEP\, SITE\, AMCI Canada) $155Non-Member Rate $180Full-Time Student Rate $80Cancellations must be received in writing by 5pm EST\, April 28\, 2026 . No refund after April 28..NO SHOW &ndash\; FULL FEE \;Industry Assoc iation Partners: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\;GMID Event Partners: \;Strategic Partner: Event  \;Strategic Partner: Venue \;Strategic Partner: Production  \; \;Speaker P artner \; \;Video Experience Sponsor \;Discovery Sponsor \ ; \; \; \;ANNUAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; DTEND:20260506T173000Z DTSTAMP:20261008T190357Z DTSTART:20260506T140000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2026 Global Meetings Industry Day - Cross Industry Event UID:RFCALITEM639270650377463869 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Join meeting planners\, industry partners\ , and students for an inspiring day focused on \;The Map t o Success: Future Proofing the Meeting &\; Events Industry.
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From innovation and advocacy to careers\, educ ation\, and what&rsquo\;s next for meetings and events\, this is a celebra tion of where our industry is&mdash\;and where it&rsquo\;s headed.

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Hotel Stay \;- The block is SOLD OUT. \; Check for Best Available Rate \;Book your Ho tel Room

Agenda: \;

**Agenda is subject to change**

Panel: Challenging the Future of Events:

Moderator: Carly Silberstein\, Cielle &\; Co\, Founder &\ ; CEO

Sandy Biback\, Retired Independent Conference Manager \, Founder MPAHT
Minto Schneider\, Executive Director\, Meetings Mean Business Canada
Jamal Jordan\, National Sales\, Hyatt Sale s Force | 2026 President\, PCMA Canada

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Senior indust ry leaders tackle the biggest shifts shaping events today\, sharing bold i nsights and actionable ways to drive recovery\, growth\, and meaningful ch ange.

Key Lear ning Points/Takeaways:

  1. Explain and understand major gaps and shifts shaping the future of the events and meetings industry.
  2. Id entify 2-3 key actions you can personally take to encourage industry recov ery and growth.
  3. Understand 1-2 w ays you can leverage your personal network and influence to drive mea ningful change.

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Keynote: Dr. Jody Ca rrington

Renowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expe rt | Bestselling Author

The Human Connection &ndash\; The Only Asset We Cannot Automate

In an AI-driven world\, discover how human conne ction becomes your greatest competitive advantage. Learn how to build resi lient teams\, balance tech with experience\, and combat burnout.

Key Learning Points/Takeaways:

  1. Leveraging human connection as a competitive advantage
  2. Blueprint to inspire resilient\, future read y teams
  3. Balance efficient technology with human experience

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Rapid-Fire Workshop: Future-Proof Your Career

Moderator: Sarah Rouseau\, Manager\, Hotel and Convent ion Sales\, Caesars Windsor \;

Debbie van der Beek\, Ig nite Magazine\, President + Chief Visionary Officer
Roxanne Kenn edy\, Boom Business Solutions\, Founder
Shaun Bernstein\, The Wr ite Stuff Agency. Owner and Chief Storyteller

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A hand s-on session packed with practical tools to elevate your career: leverage AI\, sharpen your personal brand\, and stand out on LinkedIn and beyond.

Key Learning Points/Takeaways:

  1. The first steps on how to use the current AI tool to s upport a LinkedIn profile or resume for an event industry professiona l
  2. Identify 1-2 areas professionally y ou want to advocate better for yourself
  3. AI Tricks for your day to day?

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< /strong>GMID CME Accreditation = 2 un its \; \; GMID CME Accreditation 2026

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