State of the Industry
Joint Program between RMPCMA and MPIRMC
Joint Program between RMPCMA and MPIRMC
Can't attend in person? Join us via webinar! See the live link information at the bottom of this page.
Join us for an exciting session featuring the President and CEO of both PCMA and MPI, Deborah Sexton and Bruce MacMillan respectively. Bruce and Deborah will address such topics as what they expect to see in 2012 and 2013, lessons learned from the past few years, how certifications impact our industry and credibility as well as future meeting trends. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions so please come prepared to participate!
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the state of the meetings industry and how challenges are being met.
• Learn the trends and best practices that are moving our industry forward.
• Discover how MPI and PCMA are advocating the importance of face to face meetings and the resources available.
Join us for an exciting session featuring the President and CEO of both PCMA and MPI, Deborah Sexton and Bruce MacMillan respectively. Bruce and Deborah will address such topics as what they expect to see in 2012 and 2013, lessons learned from the past few years, how certifications impact our industry and credibility as well as future meeting trends. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions so please come prepared to participate!
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the state of the meetings industry and how challenges are being met.
• Learn the trends and best practices that are moving our industry forward.
• Discover how MPI and PCMA are advocating the importance of face to face meetings and the resources available.
Bruce MacMillan is currently president and CEO of Meeting Professionals International, the largest global community of meeting professionals with 24,000 members in 80 countries and 71 chapters around the world. Throughout his career in the hospitality industry, he has held a wide spectrum of positions, most recently as president and CEO of the Toronto Convention and Visitors Association from 2003-2006 where he lead the Toronto tourism industry’s post-SARS recovery, growing the CVB’s from less than 700 members and $8 million to almost 1,100 members and $30 million. He serves on several industry boards including the Advisory Board for the University of Guelph (Ontario), School of Tourism and Hospitality and the Convention Industry Council.
Deborah Sexton joined the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) in March, 2005 as President and CEO. In conjunction with this role, she also serves as President of the PCMA Education Foundation. Sexton previously served as President of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB). Sexton serves the Convention Industry Council (CIC) as Immediate-Past Chair of the Board. She also is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the International Association for Expositions and Events, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). She formerly served on the Foundation Board of Trustees of both ASAE and DMAI, and was an officer of the Board of Directors of MPI. In addition to the MPI Board term, Sexton served a second term on the MPI Board Executive Committee. Sexton is an ASAE Fellow.
LOCATION
Crowne Plaza DIA
Crowne Plaza DIA
15500 E. 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80239
SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 22, 2011
11:30 am - Registration & Networking
12:00-1:30 pm - Lunch & Program
1:30 pm - Program Ends
COST*
Member: $40
Member 10+: $30
Non-Member: $50
Student: $12
Fees will increase $10 for all categories, except student which will increase by $3, on September 20th after 5 pm.
Cancellations received in writing by September 19th are eligible for a full refund.
After September 19th, no refunds will be offered. Cancellation notice must be
emailed to rmpcma@iplanitmeetings.com.
Registrations after September 20th must be made on-site.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to view it, Image AV is sponsoring a Live Webinar. There are only 200 viewing spots available, click on the link below just before the meeting start time to ensure your spot.
Live Link:
Title: State of Industry - Joint Program between RMPCMA and MPIRMC
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Time: 11:50 AM MDT
Link: http://hosted.mediasite.com/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=93d9440d93244f4fa0e418afec1e4b711d
Live Link:
Title: State of Industry - Joint Program between RMPCMA and MPIRMC
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Time: 11:50 AM MDT
Link: http://hosted.mediasite.com/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=93d9440d93244f4fa0e418afec1e4b711d
This session qualifies for .1 CEUs. If you are a PCMA member, your attendance will be
documented and recorded by PCMA Headquarters for your convenience.
documented and recorded by PCMA Headquarters for your convenience.
