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Past Events
January Education Program & Networking Luncheon
Registration for this event is closed. Please email info@mpigeorgia.org with any questions or changes.
Tradeshows and Conventions - Everything is the Same, But Different... Let's Talk Strategy and the Future
Join MPI Georgia and a panel of experts moderated by Jacqueline Beaulieu, HMCC, Director, Strategic Marketing and Client Engagement at Poretta & Orr, for an enlightening discussion that will provide insights and takeaways on what the future holds for events, tradeshows and conventions, as well as take aways for optimizing event and convention and tradeshow strategy. Reserve your spot for this exciting event on Tuesday, January 17 at the Atlanta Marriott NW at Galleria.
Moderator:
Jacqueline Beaulieu, HMCC
Poretta & Orr, Exhibits & Events
Director, Strategic Marketing & Client Engagement
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinebeaulieu
Panel of Experts:
Association Perspective:
Bridgett Brigham
TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry)
Events Department Manager
LinkedIn: Bridgette M Brigham, CMP | LinkedIn
Exhibit House Experiential Marketing Agency Perspective:
Rick Counihan
Poretta & Orr, Exhibits & Events
Vice President & General Manager
LinkedIn: Rick Counihan | LinkedIn
Exhibitor Event Perspective:
Karen DiThomas
CommScope
Events & Channel Marketing Manager
LinkedIn: Karen DiThomas | LinkedIn
General Service Contractor Perspective:
Grif Vari
RPMxpo
National Sales Manager
LinkedIn: Griff Vari, RPMxpo | LinkedIn
Schedule of Events:
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ~ | Registration & Networking | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM ~ | The Exchange (Planners Only) | |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM ~ | Doors Open & Seating for Program | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ~ | Lunch | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ~ | Program and Presentations |
Registration Rates:
Member: $50
Non-Member: $70
Note: Onsite registrations will incur an additional $10 fee
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration a full refund will be granted if cancellation is received in writing before 5:00 PM on January 12. After that time there will be no refunds. Please send cancellation notice to info@mpigeorgia.org. Additionally, registration fees may not be applied or transferred to future events.
Substitution Policy:
If you have registered but are unable to attend the meeting, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change before 5:00 PM on January 12 to info@mpigeorgia.org. After that time, substitutions will need to be made onsite.
Thank you Program Sponsors!
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Atlanta Marriott NW at Galleria
200 Interstate North Parkway
Suite 1200
30339
Calendar
January Education Program & Networking Luncheon
Registration for this event is closed. Please email info@mpigeorgia.org with any questions or changes.
Tradeshows and Conventions - Everything is the Same, But Different... Let's Talk Strategy and the Future
Join MPI Georgia and a panel of experts moderated by Jacqueline Beaulieu, HMCC, Director, Strategic Marketing and Client Engagement at Poretta & Orr, for an enlightening discussion that will provide insights and takeaways on what the future holds for events, tradeshows and conventions, as well as take aways for optimizing event and convention and tradeshow strategy. Reserve your spot for this exciting event on Tuesday, January 17 at the Atlanta Marriott NW at Galleria.
Moderator:
Jacqueline Beaulieu, HMCC
Poretta & Orr, Exhibits & Events
Director, Strategic Marketing & Client Engagement
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinebeaulieu
Panel of Experts:
Association Perspective:
Bridgett Brigham
TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry)
Events Department Manager
LinkedIn: Bridgette M Brigham, CMP | LinkedIn
Exhibit House Experiential Marketing Agency Perspective:
Rick Counihan
Poretta & Orr, Exhibits & Events
Vice President & General Manager
LinkedIn: Rick Counihan | LinkedIn
Exhibitor Event Perspective:
Karen DiThomas
CommScope
Events & Channel Marketing Manager
LinkedIn: Karen DiThomas | LinkedIn
General Service Contractor Perspective:
Grif Vari
RPMxpo
National Sales Manager
LinkedIn: Griff Vari, RPMxpo | LinkedIn
Schedule of Events:
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ~ | Registration & Networking | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM ~ | The Exchange (Planners Only) | |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM ~ | Doors Open & Seating for Program | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ~ | Lunch | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ~ | Program and Presentations |
Registration Rates:
Member: $50
Non-Member: $70
Note: Onsite registrations will incur an additional $10 fee
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration a full refund will be granted if cancellation is received in writing before 5:00 PM on January 12. After that time there will be no refunds. Please send cancellation notice to info@mpigeorgia.org. Additionally, registration fees may not be applied or transferred to future events.
Substitution Policy:
If you have registered but are unable to attend the meeting, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change before 5:00 PM on January 12 to info@mpigeorgia.org. After that time, substitutions will need to be made onsite.
Thank you Program Sponsors!
Program |
Venue |
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| Photography |
AV |
||||||
| Registration |
Furniture |
Thank you Annual Sponsors!
Platinum
|
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Gold
|
Gold
|
Silver
|
Silver
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bronze |
Bronze |
In-Kind
|
In-Kind |
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Atlanta Marriott NW at Galleria
200 Interstate North Parkway
Suite 1200
30339