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Join MPI in association with Meetings Means Business for a very special Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual showcasing how in-person events, with proper safety guidelines in place, can take place now and into the future.

Agenda

Broadcast Begins Thursday, April 8, 2021 | 6 am to 6 pm CDT

Exciting engagement activities for the day include PixiWeb Virtual Photo Booth, SongDivision creating a customized song for the day with the help of the audience, and surprise guests throughout the day.

Partner Associations Providing Content

National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), Destination International (DI), International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE), Events Industry Council (EIC), Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

Time	Session
6:00 AM – 6:15 AM	Welcome and Highlights of the Day
6:15 AM – 6:45AM	Sun or Moon Chaser? Tales from the #EventCanvas Trenches of Hybrid Event Design Speaker: Ruud Jansen, DES, CMM, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Event Design Collective GmbH Anthony Vade, CED, Director of North America, Event Design Collective GmbH
6:45 AM – 7:00 AM	Industry Updates
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM	Inner Workout - MindfulLee Style
7:30 AM – 7:35 AM	Industry Updates
7:35 AM – 8:05 AM	The Secret Sauce to Career Success- MENTORING Session Brought to You by the MPI European Chapters Speakers: Max Fellows, Co-Founder, ELEVATE Mentoring, Co-Founder, Virtual Events Directory Dr. Özen Kırant Yozcu, visiting professor in ISAG (European Business School) and part-time instructor in Bogazici University Tourism Administration Department & Bilgi University, School of Tourism and Hospitality Department. Board Member & Director of Education of MPI Turkey Board member of TUED (Turkey International Event Association). Amanda Fellov, Product marketing & Event manager, DFDS A/S İlke Erçakar, Senior Student at Boğaziçi University
8:05 AM – 8:10 AM	Industry Updates and RISE Award Announcement For Industry Advocate and Membership Achievement
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM	Affective Forecasting: Understanding Behavioral Changes for the Meetings & Event Industry Speaker: Michael Dominguez, President & CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International
8:40 AM – 8:45 AM	Industry Updates
8:45 AM- 9:15 AM	The Post-COVID Jobs Landscape: New Roles & Responsibilities, and the Skills Employers Are Looking For Now Howard Givner, Founder, Event Leadership Institute
9:15 AM – 9:25 AM	Industry Updates and Interview with Darren Temple, COO, MPI and Brad Dean, CEO, Discover Puerto Rico
9:25 AM – 9:55 AM	Incorporating Equity, Diversity & Inclusion into Your Business Event Strategies Session Brought to You by Destinations International Speakers: Greg Morris, CMP, Director of Meetings, Destinations International Antwone Stigall, CMP, DES, CED, Chief Events Officer, Antwone Stigall & Co.
9:55 AM- 10:00 AM	Industry Updates
10:00AM – 10:30 AM	Reimagining Conference Dining Session Brought to You by the International Association of Conference Centres Speaker: Mark Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, IACC
10:30 AM – 10:35 AM	Industry Updates and RISE Award Announcement for Marketplace Excellence and Innovative Educational Programming
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM	Trade Shows – The Recovery Session Brought to You by the International Association of Exhibitions & Events Speakers: Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, CEM, Executive Vice President & COO, International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE), CEO, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CIER) Randy Acker, CEM, President, EXHIBITOR Media Group, Adjunct Faculty at Bemidji State University
10:55 AM – 11:00 AM	Industry Updates
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM	The Sustainable and Equitable Path to Recovery This Session Brought to You by the Events Industry Council Speakers: Mariela McIlwraith, CMP, CMM, MBA, Vice President, Sustainability and Industry Advancement, Events Industry Council Yalmaz Siddiqui, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability, MGM Resorts International
11:30 AM – 11:35 AM	Industry Updates and RISE Award Announcement for Young Professional Achievement
11:35AM – 12:05 PM	A Safety Perimeter Case Study - NCUCA (National Credit Union Collections Alliance) at Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Laurae Clifford, Senior Director of Convention Sales and Business Sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Art Sookazian, Vice President Collections & Risk Management, Los Angeles Federal Credit Union Toria Chivers, CMP, Vice President of Catering & Convention Services, MGM Resorts International John Flynn, VP of Health & Safety, MGM Resorts International
12:05 PM – 12:10 PM	Industry Updates
12:10 PM – 12:40 PM	The Path Forward: Best Practices to Managing Contracts Speakers: Barbara F Dunn, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP Steve Rudner, Founder and Managing Partner, Rudner Law Offices
12:40 PM- 12:45 PM	Industry Updates
12:45 PM – 1:05 PM	Event Tech, From Virtual to Hybrid: Best Practices for 2021 and Beyond Speakers: Joe Watkins, Chief Customer Officer, Socio Ariel Cole, Special Events Manager, Reynolds Community College
1:05 PM – 1:10 PM	Industry Updates
1:10 PM – 1:40 PM	Dynamics of the New Hotel Sales Structure: What Every Planner Should Know Session Brought to You by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Speakers: Bob Gilbert, Bob Gilbert, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Kaaren Hamilton, CMP, Vice President, Global Sales, RLH Corporation Julie White, Vice President Commercial Europe, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
1:40 PM – 1:45 PM	Industry Updates and RISE Award Announcement for Meeting Industry Leadership
1:45 PM – 2:35 PM	State of the Industry Panel Speakers: Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President of Experience, Meeting Professionals International (Moderator) Paul Van Deventer, Chief Executive Officer, Meeting Professionals International Julie Coker, President & CEO, San Diego Tourism Authority Mike Massari, Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment Corporation Carina Bauer, Chief Executive Officer, IMEX
2:30 PM – 2:40 PM	Industry Updates
2:40 PM – 3:10 PM	Meet the Masters Speakers: Annette Gregg , Senior Vice President of Experience, Meeting Professionals International (Moderator) Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki, Managing Director 2Synergize, a Simpleview Consulting Company Dr. Amanda Cecil, PhD, CMP, Professor, Department of Tourism, Event and Sport Management, School of Health and Human Science, Indiana University (IUPUI) Melissa Majors, CEO, Melissa Majors Consulting
3:10 PM- 3:30 PM	MPI Updates and Exclusive Interview with Steve D. Hill, CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Industry Updates, Interview with Stephen Revetria, 2021 MPI Board Chair Interactive Musical Experience with SongDivision
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Personal & Professional Bliss Through Emotional Intelligence Speaker: Rich Bracken, Keynote Speaker & Consultant
4:00 PM- 4:10 PM	MPI Updates and Exclusive Interview with Steve D. Hill, CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
4:10 PM- 4:40 PM	Structure Follows Strategy: A Hybrid Conference Case Study Speakers: Theresa Duncan, Senior Manager of Corporate Events, Kubota Tractor Corporation Kelly Massey, Managing Partner, Grit Productions & Expositions Moderator: Steven G. Foster, CMP, Managing Partner, Foster+Fathom
4:40 PM- 5:10 PM	Industry Updates and RISE Award Announcement For Member of the Year Interview with Anh Nguyen, B. Com, CMP, Board Member, Global Events Collective Interactive Musical Experience with SongDivision
5:10 PM – 5:40 PM	WEC Grapevine: How We Did It or twine Networking Event Speakers: Melinda Burdette, Director of Events, Meeting Professionals International Drew Holmgreen, Vice President of Brand Engagement, Meeting Professionals International Or Participate in a Virtual Networking Event with twine
5:40 PM- 6:00 PM	Industry Updates and Finale of Custom Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual Musical Experience by SongDivision

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We are giving away TWO trips to WEC Vegas, including airfare, three night's accommodations and registration, and all you have to do is register for GMID to be entered for a chance to win.*

In addition to our Grand Prize, this year, we are awarding attendees throughout the day with a variety of surprises and delights including these awesome prizes:

MPI Preferred Membership (New or Renewal) TWO-night stay at Vail Resorts from Destination Colorado.
TWO-night stay at The Tremont House Hotel in Galveston, TX with Galveston Island VIP Card, which includes complimentary admission to TWO of 11 great area attractions from Galveston CVB.
TWO-night all-inclusive stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos from Los Cobos Tourism Board.
THREE-night stay for TWO (2) guests (EP) at the JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa from Los Cabos Tourism Board.
PLUS! Exclusive discount opportunities and much more!

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GMID Afterparty

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State of the Industry Leadership Panel

1:45 PM - 2:35 PM CST

It’s been more than a year of one of the largest global disruptions in history, what have we learned? Industry leaders from Caesars Entertainment, San Diego Tourism Authority, IMEX, and MPI will share candid insights about how our industry responded and how we are moving forward. We will discuss the state of the industry in 2021, the evolving role of partnerships and sponsorships, what we need to promote in-person gatherings, and our opportunities for future innovation.

Julie Coker