Minnesota Meetings & Events Day (Annual Conference)
Learn More About The 2024 Event Here. Including the full Agenda, Pricing, Who's Coming, Speakers, Sponsors, Venue Details, and FAQs.
Earn up to 2. 75 CMP CEU- pending approval.
2024 Speakers
Nash Fung, Keynote & Magician
Fuel Your Curiosity: The Magic Behind Innovative Thinking
The surest way to fall behind is to stay in status quo. So how can you inspire your team to be more innovative to stay ahead of the competition? The answer: inspire them to be more curious. Because being innovative is born from having the curiosity to: explore what ifs, welcome new ideas, and take action. In this entertaining keynote weaving magic, personal stories and interactive exercises, Nash will teach your team how to harness their curiosity to enhance their innovative thinking so they can create more impactful ideas together.
Outcomes:
- Learn 4 elements that will boost your curiosity
- Erase assumptions that are holding you back from big ideas
- Discover how to use curiosity to fuel innovation and long term success
- Learn how to be a curious listener to innovate for impact
Nicole Coon, CMP, Keynote & Meeting and Event Strategist
Navigating Today’s Pinch Points in Meetings + Events
Join us in this dynamic and interactive education session where you take the reins! Learn about the most critical pinch points faced in today’s meetings and events - the issues that matter most to you. Come ready to engage, discuss, and share, participants will have the opportunity for collaborative discussions to gain valuable strategies to enhance their event planning and management proficiency.
Cast your vote for the topics you want to discuss the most! The top four topics will be discussed/presented. The four that didn’t make the cut won’t be discussed during the session but will be available in the slide deck to any participant following the meeting.
- Meeting/Event Design
- Project Management
- Efficiencies
- Marketing
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Delegation/Directing
- Stakeholder Management
- Sponsorship/Partnerships
Learning Objectives
Depending on the four topics selected, participants can gain a comprehensive understanding of various critical aspects involved in managing successful meetings and events including:
- Gain insights into managing audiovisual and technical production to enhance the overall quality of the event. (Domain G: Meeting or Event Design)
- Build a strategy on how to leverage meetings/events to support organizational goals/objectives. (Domain A: Strategic Planning)
- Develop the skills necessary to manage a meeting or event project, ensuring all aspects are coordinated and executed efficiently. (Domain B: Project Management)
- Acquire the skills needed to manage event funding and financial resources effectively. (Domain D: Financial Management)
- Understand the importance of managing stakeholder relationships and learn effective strategies to do so. (Domain F: Stakeholder Management)
- Develop the ability to design comprehensive event programs that cater to diverse audiences and preferences. (Domain G: Meeting or Event Design)
- Learn to create compelling marketing materials to promote the event effectively. (Domain I: Marketing)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Limited 2024 MN Meetings Events Day Sponsorships remain, contact Julie Krueger to secure yours today!
Delta Hotels by Marriott Northeast
