MEETINGFUL
An in-depth look into the resilience of the meetings and events industry and the potential for its transformation in areas of leadership, innovation and reinvention
Top thought leaders, influencers and decision-makers in the meetings and event industry come together at the Texas Education Conference (TEC) to share insights, strategies and best practices to help planners and suppliers advance their event management skills and raise their visibility within their organizations. TEC20, the premier event for regional meeting planners and suppliers, will be held virtually as the signature conference of the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter where doors are opened, businesses are built and careers are made.
Top thought leaders, influencers and decision-makers in the meetings and event industry come together at the Texas Education Conference (TEC) to share insights, strategies and best practices to help planners and suppliers advance their event management skills and raise their visibility within their organizations. TEC20, the premier event for regional meeting planners and suppliers, will be held virtually as the signature conference of the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter where doors are opened, businesses are built and careers are made.
Industry Update: Changes, Challenges and Moving Forward
Moderator: Industry Update: Changes, Challenges and Moving Forward
Industry Update: Changes, Challenges and Moving Forward
The Virtual Events Journey: Successes, Challenges, and the Future
Hybrid Events: Leveraging content and experiences for both in-person and online events while not cannibalizing the in-person value
Industry Update: Changes, Challenges and Moving Forward
Virtual Rock Star Bingo / Trivia
Industry Update: Changes, Challenges and Moving Forward
After The Conversation
Moderator: After The Conversation
After The Conversation
The Virtual Events Journey: Successes, Challenges, and the Future
How to Market to Attendees, Sponsors, and Planners in a Pandemic Economy
Virtual Event Planning and the Technology Behind It
12:30 PM | VIRTUAL DOORS OPEN |
12:45 PM | WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKSMeaghan Rhame, MPITHCC PresidentSponsor Presentation: Attendee Management, Inc. |
1:00 PM | OPENING GENERAL SESSION PANEL DISCUSSIONIndustry Update: Changes, Challenges and Moving ForwardMario Bass, Visit San Antonio Kim Britton, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Steve Genovesi, Visit Austin Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Moderator: Joe Bedsole, CTA, CIES, Arlington CVB Sponsor Presentation: Kalahari |
1:50 PM | INTERACTIVE BREAK |
2:00 PM | CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONSBreakout Session 1Virtual Event Planning and the Technology Behind ItVictor Torregroza, Intel Corporation Breakout Session 2 The Virtual Events Journey: Successes, Challenges, and the FutureAndrea Elizondo, CMP, CMM, Association of Texas Professional Educators Meaghan Rhame, CMP, Texas Computer Education Association |
2:50 PM | INTERACTIVE BREAK |
3:00 PM | CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONSBreakout Session 1Hybrid Events: Leveraging content and experiences for both in-person and online events while not cannibalizing the in-person valueJoe Federbush, EVOLIO Marketing Breakout Session 2 How to Market to Attendees, Sponsors, and Planners in a Pandemic EconomyShawna Suckow, CMP, Shawna Suckow International |
3:50 PM | INTERACTIVE BREAK |
4:00 PM | CLOSING GENERAL SESSION PANEL DISCUSSIONAfter The ConversationZoe Moore, Certified Diversity PractitionerJessica Pettitt, CSP, Author of Good Enough Now Moderator: Tanida Mullen, CMP, CTE, TDM, Killeen Civic & Convention Center Sponsor Presentation: Visit College Station |
5:00 PM | VIRTUAL HAPPY HOURMarvelless MarkVirtual Rock Star Bingo / Trivia |
There will be additional donation opportunities for MPI members in need, Wounded Warriors and The Refuge.
CEU’s: Approved for 4 hours of education credits.
*Registrations may be cancelled with a 25% administrative fee until September 20, 2020. No refunds may be requested after that date, but substitutions are allowed. Please contact admin@mpithcc.org for assistance.
Registration closes at midnight, Wednesday, September 30th.
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