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Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2024

April 11, 2024
12:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Speedway Club
5555 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC
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Agenda

Thursday, April 11, 2024

12:30 PM

Lunch: Sponsored by Explore Cabarrus and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Education Session: Airlines and the Economic Impact of Group Travel, Tracy Montross
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Education Session: Legislative Session, Hosted by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association, Senator Johnson, Brian Lewis

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Networking Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Education Session: AI Revolution: Elevating Events with Smart Strategies for Planners and  Suppliers, Cynthia Barnes

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Networking Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Education Session: Planner and Supplier Panel, Moderator: Mitch Savoie Hill, Panelist: Deanna Griffith House, Christa Hovis, Kevin Holland, Teddy Burgis, Seth Macchi

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

GMID Celebration

Education Sessions

Airlines and the Economic Impact of Group Travel

 Tracy Montross
Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

American Airlines connects more than 41 million passengers to 170 destinations in 26 countries from its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Join Tracy Montross from American Airlines to learn more about the airline's impact on North Carolina's economy and the industry's post-pandemic recovery.

Legislative Session

 Hosted by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join us for an engaging session hosted by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association about politics and the effects it has on our meetings industry.

AI Revolution: Elevating Events with Smart Strategies for Planners and Suppliers

Cynthia Barnes
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In an era of high expectations and fierce competition, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer for the events industry. This dynamic session unveils the transformative power of AI, showing event planners and suppliers alike how to harness its capabilities to deliver exceptional attendee experiences, ensure operational efficiency, and meet strategic event objectives. Join us to explore cutting-edge AI applications that promise to elevate your events, streamline processes, and achieve your goals with precision and creativity.

Session Objectives:

  • Understand how AI can personalize the attendee experience to new heights.
  • Discover AI tools that enhance operational efficiency in event planning and execution.
  • Learn to use AI-driven data analytics to align event strategies with overarching objectives.

Takeaways:

  • Practical knowledge of AI applications that can be implemented immediately to enhance event planning and execution.
  • Strategies for leveraging AI to not only meet but exceed attendee expectations.
  • Insights into operational efficiencies gained through AI, allowing for more focused strategic planning and execution.
  • An understanding of how to use AI-driven data to inform and achieve strategic event objectives.

Target Audience:

Event planners, suppliers, technology providers, and anyone interested in the intersection of events and technology seeking to innovate their practices and deliver unparalleled event experiences.

This session is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to transform their approach to event planning and execution through AI. Participants will leave ready to leverage the power of AI to not only meet the industry's current demands but also set new standards for excellence and innovation.

Planner and Supplier Panel

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Back by popular demand... a planner and supplier panel to talk about how we are continuing to elevate our in person meetings in 2024. Panelists coming soon!

Hotel Block

Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Concord is holding a room block for MPI-CC for $139 a night. Book your room before Wednesday, March 27th in order to receive the group rate. Book your room here.

Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa is holding a room block for MPI-CC for $179 a night. Book your room before Monday, March 18th in order to receive the group rate. Book your room here.

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Venue Details

The Speedway Club
5555 Concord Pwky S
Concord, NC 28027

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