Thursday, August 6 |
| Offsite Experiential Learning Session – “Knock Your Next Event Out of the Park!” | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
AT&T Park (additional registration fee required) |
| ISES Eventworld® Orientation | 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All Levels
First time attendees and seasoned ISES Eventworld® participants will benefit from this half hour, informal round table discussion. Designed to guide attendees on how to navigate and maximize the Eventworld® 2009 experience. This session promises to provide tips and insight into the numerous Eventworld® educational sessions and networking events. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Eventworld® veterans, ask questions, and network with peers. - Learn insider information on the various elements of Eventworld®, including the “must attend” educational seminars
- Network with other ISES members
- Experience one of the most important aspects of being an ISES member, making new friends from around the world
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Opening General Session
Release Your Brilliance: How to Reposition, Reconnect and Re-emerge in Times of Change | 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Simon T. Bailey, Founder, Brilliance Institute and an internationally known speaker, author and consultant |
Tools, Topis, and Techniques with Simon T. Bailey
All Levels | 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Simon T. Bailey, Founder, Brilliance Institute and an internationally known speaker, author and consultant |
| ISES Eventworld® Welcome Reception | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mezzanine (additional registration fee required). |
Friday, August 7 |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Production Schedules | 9:00a.m. – 10:15a.m.
Heather Henderson, CSEP, CMP, Cisco |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Sponsorship | 9:00a.m. – 10:15a.m.
Jennifer McKinney-Seet, CSEP, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Inc. |
Skilled Professionals
AV Production ‘201’ v2.09 | 9:00a.m. – 10:15a.m.
Bill Guest, CCR Solutions |
Skilled Professionals
Setting and Meeting Client Expectations | 9:00a.m. – 10:15a.m.
Dale Harmon, Plants Alive! Inc. |
Seasoned Professionals
Working On vs. In Your Business | 9:00a.m. – 10:15a.m.
Wendy Barlin, Speaker, Business, and Personal Financial Strategist |
Novice Professionals
Five Things You Need to Know about Marketing in the Special Events Industry | 10:30am - 11:45am
Melissa Jurcan, CSEP, University of Phoenix Stadium - Managed by Global Spectrum |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Event Design | 10:30am - 11:45am
David Merrell, AOO Events |
Skilled Professionals
The Top Technology Trends Transforming the Meetings and Special Events Industries | 10:30am - 11:45am
Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, international speaker, consultant and writer |
Skilled Professionals
Reduce Expenses AND Save the World by Greening Your Events and Business Practices | 10:30am - 11:45am
Lori Hill, lori hill event productions, inc. |
Seasoned Professionals
Building and Maintaining Your Cash Flow | 10:30am - 11:45am
Wendy Barlin, Speaker, Business, and Personal Financial Strategist |
Novice Professional
Business Butterflies: The working Benefits of Social Networking | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Ryan Hanson, Events
Lara McCulloch-Carter, Regal Tent Productions
Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP, PeaPod Productions/Smashing Success Events
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Novice Professional
5 Things You Need to Know about Event Management | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Jaclyn Bernstein, Empire Force Events
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Skilled Professional
Technology for the SOHO (Small Office/Home Office/ or Office-in-general) and Road Warrior -- How To Make It Work for You | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, international speaker, consultant and writer |
Skilled Professional
Reaching Generation Y: What You Can't afford NOT to Know! | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Jodi Collen, CSEP, Augsburg College |
Seasoned Professional
Who Are You and What do You do? | 1:30pm - 4:15pm
Sean Low, President, The Business of Being Creative LLC |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Corporate Events | 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Gordon Thompson, CMP, Cappa & Graham, Inc.
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Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Insurance | 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Larry Cossio, Cossio Insurance Agency |
Skilled Professionals
Websites that Work and Google Analytics | 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, international speaker, consultant and writer |
Skilled Professionals
What You Don’t Know About the ISES Community: How Businesses Like Yours Can Leverage the ISES Website to Increase Sales, Expand your Network and Influence your Industry | 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Chris Bonney, Vanguard Technology |
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Happy Hour! Hot and Sassy Event Trends with Steve Kemble, America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru | 4:30pm – 6:00p.m.
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Saturday, August 8 |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Entertainment | 8:30am - 9:45am Connie Riley, CSEP, T Skorman Productions |
Novice Professionals
The Blog Factor: Why Starting a Blog Now is More Important than Ever | 8:30am - 9:45am
Chris Bonney, Vanguard Technology |
Skilled Professionals
Who's Event Is It Anyway? | 8:30am – 11:15am
Vince Early, CSEP, Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Paul Creighton, CSEP, T Skorman Productions
Heather Henderson, CMP, CSEP, Cisco
Gary Jones, CSEP, Gary Jones Presents…
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Skilled Professionals
The Power of Personal Branding | 8:30am – 11:15am
Tim O’Brien, Esq., The Personal Branding Group, Inc |
Seasoned Professionals
Create Maximum Value for your Business Using Strategic Exit Planning | 8:30am – 11:15am
John Chappelear, Strategic Exit Institute, LLC |
Novice Professionals
Leadership with a Focus on Serving | 10:00am - 11:15am
David Spear, AFX Pro LLC |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Social Events | 10:00am - 11:15am
Gwen Helbush, Where to Start, Inc. Wedding and Event Management
Kristjan Gavinn, In Good Company Meetings and Events |
| ISES Annual General Meeting and Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
San Francisco Marriott (additional registration fee required) |
Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Non-profit Events | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Jim Leighton, Children's Cancer Research Fund
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Novice Professionals
5 Things You Need to Know about Catering | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Kelly Early, CSEP, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Inc.
Dee Haddad, CSEP, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Inc.
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Skilled Professionals
Targeting New Markets in Challenging Times | 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Sally Webb, CSEP, The Special Event Company
Michael McCulloch, Regal Tent Productions
Richard Foulkes, Imagination |
| ISES Esprit® Awards Celebration | 5:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
San Francisco Marriott (additional fee required)
The ISES Eventworld® 2009 ends with a grand finale: the 2009 ISES Esprit® Awards Celebration. This unforgettable evening offers attendees a final chance to celebrate the special events industry. Each year, special events professionals from across the industry vie for recognition from their peers in hopes of winning a coveted award. This annual event gives members the chance to celebrate accomplishments and goals with colleagues and be acknowledged for their talents, passion and commitment to the special events industry. Do not miss this opportunity to see creative ideas in action. |