Boot Camp and State of the Union

Learn the fundamentals of special events from the industry’s top professionals.

Through a series of nine workshops, ISES NY Metro Past Presidents will guide you through the key steps critical to producing a cutting-edge event. This intensive, intimate learning experience will provide insight and well-rounded knowledge that will equip you to succeed in our industry.

And the education doesn't stop there. Enjoy a private networking session with our workshop leaders before joining the rest of the ISES NY Metro Chapter for our evening program – 2013 Events Industry State of the Union. A panel discussion led by BizBash President, Richard Aaron, discussing the current climate of the event industry.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Boot Camp

Work directly with the industry’s top professionals (who just happen to be our chapter’s past presidents!)
Learn more about your vendors’ services – don’t just hire them, understand them.
Only 30 emerging professionals will get this rare opportunity, and you will want to be one of them!
Be part of a private networking session with the Workshop leaders.
Network with amazing ISES members and learn about the State of the Industry during the evening event.

Who Should Attend Boot Camp?

Recent College Graduates looking to start their career in events
Emerging professionals with less than 3 years of experience in the event industry
Professionals looking to make a career change and move into the events world

THE WORKSHOPS

Keynote: Vision & Inspiration in Shaping the Event Experience

Richard Aaron, CMP, CSEP, BizBash Media

RFP’s & Contracts

Liz Glover Wilson, CMP, CSEP, Elizabeth Rose Consulting, LLC

Client Brainstorming

Kevin White, CSEP, XPL

Creating Production Schedules & Run of Show

Jennifer Claire Scott, Empire Force Events

Design, Décor & Ambiance

Debra Roth, Creative-Director-To-Go

Mark Zettler, Life O’ The Party