Thursday, July 18th
Time |
Function |
Location |
1:30pm-3:30pm |
Board of Directors Meeting |
Innovator |
3pm-6:30pm |
Registration |
Pre-function |
3:30pm-4pm | Committee Meeting: Membership | Compass B |
4pm-4:30pm |
New Member / First Timer Mixer |
Compass A |
4:45pm-5:45pm |
Education Session: "Band-Aids to Bad Guys" |
Compass CD |
6pm-8pm |
Welcome Reception |
Momentum |
Friday, July 19th
Time |
Function |
Location |
7:30am-10:30am |
Registration |
Pre-function |
8am-9am |
Breakfast |
Compass CD |
9am-10am |
Education Session: "Don't Overlook the Obvious: Safety & Site Selection" |
Compass CD |
10am-10:30am |
Morning Break |
Pre-function |
10:30am-11:30am | Education Session: "Don't be a Hero. Just be Ready" |
Compass CD |
11:40am-12:10pm |
CMP Exam Information Session |
Compass A |
Thursday, July 18th (4:45pm - 5:45pm) in Compass CD
Band-Aids to Bad Guys
Acts of violence against large gatherings of people are becoming more commonplace and the count is growing. These acts of hostility seem to happen more often and in more vulnerable places, especially where people gather. It’s not a matter of if it’ll happen to your group, but when.
We can’t prevent all security risks, but we can mitigate many things and learn how to react when safety is an issue. What are you doing to make your conferences and meeting safer and more secure? Are you doing it the right way?
This session is an overview of safety and security and asks the questions that you, as a planner, will want to answer as you prepare to help keep your attendees safer. From Band-Aids to Bad Guys, get an idea of the scope of planning it takes and why a safety mindset from the minute you begin to plan your event is invaluable.
Learner Outcomes
• Apply a downline overview of safety
• Educate & engage staff and coworkers
• Develop input you need from stakeholders
The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. This logo means that this session has met the criteria to be pre-approved for CMP certification credit.
Friday, July 19th (9am - 10am) in Compass CD
Don't Overlook the Obvious: Safety & Site Selection
With acts of violence in the news so often, you’re probably thinking of ways to keep your meeting and your attendees safe. But are you overlooking a key element? What about the venue? Is it a help or a hindrance? There are ways the venue can help in your safety plan to keep you, your staff, your stakeholders and your attendees safer. This session offers points and takeaways on how to conduct a site visit from a safety and security perspective. Venues are easy to overlook. Make sure you don’t forget to include them.
Learner Outcomes
• Discover unknown safety concerns
• Interpret how venues can influence safety
• Make use of site visit checklists
The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. This logo means that this session has met the criteria to be pre-approved for CMP certification credit.
Friday, July 19th (10:30am - 11:30am) in Compass CD
Don't be a Hero. Just be Ready.
Event safety can be an overwhelming and daunting task. However, all you need to do is start with one thing. This session looks at how to begin the process of writing an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Using guidelines and polices from federal agencies, see how to do a threat assessment and begin preparing for those threats and walk away with the genesis of your own plan.
Learner Outcomes
• Identify federal emergency guidelines
• Examine a risk assessment illustration
• Formulate the first step of your own plan
The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session. This logo means that this session has met the criteria to be pre-approved for CMP certification credit.
Alan Kleinfeld, MTA, CMM, CMP, LEO
Director, Emergency Planning - Arrive Conference Solutions
The room block at the North Charleston Marriott is closed.
An overflow room block is being held at the Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention Center with a room rate of $149 a night, which includes breakfast. Use the July MPI-CC Booking Link to book your room online.
Late Rate Incurred after July 8th. No refunds given after July 12th.
Full Meeting Registration | Late Rate | |
Member | $90 | $105 |
Non-Member | $125 | $140 |
Education Only Registration | Late Rate | |
Member | $75 | $90 |
Non-Member | $95 | $110 |
Reception Only Registration | Late Rate | |
Member | $65 | $80 |
Non-Member | $85 | $100 |
Other Registration | Late Rate | |
Student | $60 | $75 |
Spouse / Non-Industry Guest | $80 | $95 |
Vendor Table Add On | |
Member | $225 |
Non-Member | $275 |