The “Round Tables” are back! One of the most popular MPI Ottawa educational sessions are returning in March 2020! The “Round Table” format has proven to be a successful forum for small-group dialogue on key industry topics.

Each table will feature one topic and be set for 8-10 people, with discussion led by an industry specialist over lunch. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in two round table discussions/two topics.

Don’t miss this opportunity for education and collaboration on important topics you experience in your day to day work, networking, and touring the property. 

Date:	Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Time:	11:00 – 11:30 AM: Registration and Networking 11:30 AM: Welcoming remarks and acknowledgements 11:45 – 12:30 PM: Lunch with roundtable topic #1 12:30 -1:15 PM: Dessert with roundtable topic #2 1:15-1:30 PM: Closing remarks 1:30 – 2:00 PM: Tour of the property
Location:	Fairmont Chateau Laurier 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
Dress/Attire:	Business Casual

Moderators & Topics

	Creating Effective Activations - Stephanie Lynch Do you want to drive awareness to your brand and create a memorable experience for your attendees? Stephanie Lynch  knows what it takes to push boundaries and encourage engagement. Stephanie, Business Development Account Manager at Edmonton Tourism, will show you the ropes to creating effective brand activations that are sure to wow!
	Contracts: New Trends and Strategies - Jay Elie As Director of Global Accounts at @SiteSelections VP Communications with @mpiottawa, and all-round meetings industry expert, Jay will host "Contracts: New Trends and Strategies". Come prepared to discuss, challenge, and learn from your peers!
	From the Basics to Beyond: Taking Your Trade Show to the Next Level - Nicole Jeffrey As Event Manager at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association running logistics on Canada’s largest fruit & veg trade show, Nicole will host the discussion “From the Basics to Beyond: Taking Your Trade Show to the Next Level” to give you ideas on how to ‘level up’ your show.
	Sales:  Old school versus new school and what today's event planners require from sales people - Andrew Horsfield Andrew has been in sales in one form or another since the dinosaurs  roamed the earth.  He has seen it all; from hard sell-take no prisoners to relationship selling to expert consultant.  Let's talk about what has worked in the past and what works now.
	Demistify AV & Cut Through the Tech Talk - Disa-Marie Cameron As an Account Manager at FMAV, Board Member of #MPIOTTAWA, and certified Audio Engineer - this "Triple Threat" is the perfect moderator to help you "DEMYSTIFY AV & CUT THROUGH THE TECH TALK".  Disa will host a lively discussion that is sure to give great take-aways on March 3rd.
	Getting your CMP: What's in it for me? - Paul Glover Paul is Manager, PD & Events with the Canadian Bar Association. He earned his #CMP in 2015 and he’s overseen #MPIOttawa’s CMP study programs ever since – including an online study guide and four CMP Boot Camps. Join Paul to discuss various reasons to get your CMP!

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