Professional Focus Presentations
These sessions have been designed to round out your ISES Eventworld education experience. Presentations are topical and attendees will benefit from the wide range of discussions.
All four of these sessions will be held on Saturday, August 6. Click here to register for Education & Networking Pass, Education Only Pass, or a One-Day Education Pass
Don’t Just Sit There, Participate! Engage and Empower Your Audience Using Technology
John Paul Copeland, President, Data On The Spot
In this highly interactive and engaging presentation we will explore the use of ARS in any event scenario. John Paul Copeland from DOTS is the leading expert in the application of ARS to large audiences. From basic paperless evaluations to regimented and precise data collection JP will walk you through some real world examples on how
ARS was used to impact an event.
Participants will:
• Learn some new and exciting applications of ARS
• Learn how to evaluate a clients ARS needs
• Pitfalls and things to watch out for!
Get Your Professional Credentials: The CSEP Program
Jodi Collen, CSEP, Director of Events & Conferences, Augsburg College
This session is designed to provide attendees with basic information on the Certified Special Events Professional designation. Experienced event professionals earn the CSEP certification through education, performance, experience, service to the industry and demonstration of a high standard of professional conduct and ethics. CSEP designees worldwide enjoy a competitive advantage when soliciting business, building alliances and establishing a presence in their respective markets. Become part of an elite group of event professionals who hold the designation and position yourself ahead of the competition.
Participants will:
• Learn about the CSEP and its value
• Learn how to leverage the CSEP for you professionally and for your business
• Get all of your CSEP application and exam content questions answered!
Ethics — A Question of Professional Morals
Robert Sivek, CSEP, CERP, Chief Operating Officer, The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc.
Have you ever been faced with a situation that challenged your professional morals? Have you ever been dealt with in a manner that you would consider unethical? How did you resolve the issue? Was it black and white, or was there lots of gray? Join your peers for a discussion of ethics and their ramifications for our industry.
Participants will:
• Learn the defining of ethical practices
• Define why a code of ethics is important to your sales
• Discover how we can promote high ethical standards in our industry
• Develop ways to resolve the ethical issues in the special events industry.
Event Planning Apps
Eric Shivey, CRM, ATIV Software
TBD