February 6, 2025 - February 7, 2025
Chapel Hill, NC
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MPI Carolinas Connection: Planner Partner Forum and Chapter Meeting
Join the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Carolinas Chapter for an exclusive event redesigned to connect meeting planning professionals with top industry suppliers!
The event's new format and extended schedule offers the perfect blend of business and pleasure, featuring a delicious lunch, insightful learning sessions, and ample networking opportunities. Whether you're looking to build new relationships, discover the latest trends, or enhance your professional knowledge, this gathering is your gateway to success. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with key players in the industry, exchange ideas, and elevate your meetings and events to the next level!
Agenda
Thursday, February 6, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:30 - 1:00 PM | Planner Partner Forum: Lunch & Networking For Planner Partner Forum exhibitors and planners only. |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Planner Partner Forum: Education The ART of Leading and Communicating - Jason Godwin For Planner Partner Forum exhibitors and planners only. |
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Planner Partner Forum: Networking with Vendors For Planner Partner Forum exhibitors and planners only. |
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM | CMP Information Session - Molly Johnson, CMP-Fellow, QAS & Tarshi McCoy, CMP, CHSP, TMP |
| 4:45 - 5:45 PM | Welcome Remarks Economic Trends and Forecast for 2025 - Christian Savelli |
| 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
Friday, February 7, 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Chapter Announcements |
| 9:15 - 10:15 AM | Legal Hot Topics Every Meeting Professional Must Know - Matt Villmer |
| 11:00 AM - Noon | Beyond the Plate: Elevating DEIA Through Event Food & Beverage -Tracy Stuckrath Closing Remarks |
CMP Information Session
Presented by Molly Johnson, CMP-Fellow, QAS, & Tarshi McCoy, CMP, CHSP, TMP
Feb. 6, 4:00-4:30 PM
Thinking about getting the CMP designation but don’t know where to begin? Curious about what resources MPI-CC offers? Attend this CMP info session and have your questions answered. We'll review the following: Setting up an account with the EIC and tracking CE hours; qualifications needed to apply for the CMP; resources available including the MPI-CC virtual CMP Study Group and in-person CMP Bootcamp; and costs.
Education Sessions
The ART of Leading and Communicating
Presented by Jason Godwin, Wake Stone Corporation
Feb. 6, 1:00-2:00 PM
This entertaining and dynamic presentation will give participants new tools to enhance critical communication in high stress situations. Utilizing his experience as a former Special Agent and Police Chief Jason will share real world experiences that have taught him valuable lessons in working with others under demanding circumstances.
- Develop skills in building and maintaining relationships through communication, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and understanding cultural differences.
- Analyze how communication varies in personal, professional, and public settings.
- Understand and apply the principles of nonverbal communication, recognizing its impact on message interpretation.
Economic Trends and Forecast for 2025
Presented by Christian Savelli, Tourism Economics
Feb. 6, 5:00-5:45 PM
This session will provide an overview of the latest economic trends and forecast for 2025, with an emphasis on how economic performance impacts consumers, the travel industry, and the meetings industry.
Legal Hot Topics Every Meeting Professional Must Know
Presented by Matt Villmer, Villmer Caudill, PLLC
Feb. 7, 9:15-10:15 AM
Contracts are the backbone of successful meeting planning, but navigating the evolving legal landscape requires staying ahead of key trends. This presentation will equip meeting professionals with essential insights into critical contract provisions that impact their work. Topics will include:
- Force Majeure: Understanding and negotiating clauses to address unforeseen events like pandemics or natural disasters.
- Choice of Law and Jurisdiction: Strategies for determining where and how disputes will be resolved to protect your interests.
- Confidentiality: Protecting sensitive client and attendee information while avoiding common pitfalls.
- Arbitration Clauses: Weighing the pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution to save time and costs.
- Non-Disparagement and Online Reputation: Drafting terms to mitigate negative Google reviews and protect your brand.
- Media Release Agreements: Ensuring proper permissions for photography, videography, and social media use at events.
- Liquidated Damages: Crafting enforceable provisions to address cancellations, no-shows, or unmet guarantees.
Join us for a practical discussion on these hot-button issues, tailored specifically for meeting professionals. You’ll leave with actionable knowledge to strengthen your contracts and safeguard your events.
- Be able to identify and negotiate key contract clauses, including force majeure, liquidated damages, and choice of law, to better protect their events and businesses.
- Gain strategies for managing sensitive issues like confidentiality, media releases, and non-disparagement, ensuring compliance and safeguarding their reputation.
- Learn the advantages and potential pitfalls of arbitration clauses and other dispute resolution mechanisms, enabling them to make informed decisions in contract negotiations.
Beyond the Plate: Elevating DEIA Through Event Food & Beverage
Presented by Tracy Stuckrath, thrive! meetings & events
Feb. 7, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Discover how intentional F&B planning can strengthen DEIA initiatives.
- Navigate legal and logistical considerations to ensure accessible dining.
- Create event experiences that leverage diverse perspectives, fostering a deeper sense of connection and community.
Registration Fees
PPF Exhibitor Registration Fees
- Members: $600.00 per booth. Fee changes to $700.00 after Dec. 18, 2024.
- Annual Sponsors: $550.00 per booth. Fee changes to $650.00 after Dec. 18, 2024.
- Non-members: $700.00 per booth. Fee changes to $800.00 after Dec. 18, 2024.
- Shared table option: $850.00. Fee changes to $950.00 after Dec. 18, 2024.
Meeting Registration Fees
- Planners: $50.00 per person. Fee changes to $60.00 after Jan. 17, 2025. Registration covers the PPF and Chapter Meeting.
- Non-Exhibiting Suppliers: $120.00 per person. Fee changes to $130.00 after Jan. 17, 2025. Registration is for the Chapter Meeting and does not include the PPF.
Sheraton Chapel Hill Room Block
Reserve your room by Sunday, January 26, 2025 to receive the group rate of 159.00 USD per night.
Sheraton Chapel Hill
One Europa Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Reserve your room by Sunday, January 26, 2025 to receive the group rate of 159.00 USD per night.
