November 16, 2021, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meritage Resort & Spa
October 25, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Topgolf San Jose
October 5, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
August 24, 2021, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Lisa Duerre, CEO and Co-Founder, RLD Group
July 27, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hotel VIA, San Francisco
June 10, 2021, 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
May 20, 2021, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
San Francisco & San Jose
April 27, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - April 28, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
March 25, 2021, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
February 25, 2021, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
January 28, 2021, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
December 10, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
November 19, 2020, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
November 3, 2020, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
October 8, 2020, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
September 24, 2020, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
August 4, 2020, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Annual Awards Celebration
June 24, 2020, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
You Be You! Meet-Up
June 2, 2020, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
MPINCC Virtual Education Program
May 19, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Presentation: A Legal Talk with Joshua Grimes
Come As You Are - MPINCC MeetUp
April 9, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) Networking Event
April 14, 2020
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE2020)
March 24, 2020, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Moscone Center, San Francisco
Professional Education Program
February 13, 2020, 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Bespoke, San Francisco
Corks & Forks with Education Session
November 5, 2019, 3:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bespoke, San Francisco
Annual Gala & Silent Auction
June 11, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
The Hibernia, San Francisco
Professional Education Program
May 9, 2019,
San Mateo Marriott
Presentation: Active Shooter Prevention and Response
Speaker: Kerry Harris, NPTS, Inc., National Violent Intruder Preparedness Solutions
Corks & Forks with Education
March 28, 2019, 3:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bespoke, San Francisco
Education Session: Champagne Results with Beer Money
Speakers: Jeff Farlow, Executive Chef, Wente Vineyards, Cynthia Garcia, General Manager, La Bonne Cuisine, Marcelo Salinas, Executive Chef, Fairmont Hotel
Annual Conference & Expo - ACE
February 26, 2019, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
CMP University
January 12 - May 11, 2019
SPUR Urban Center, San Francisco
MPINCC Holiday Party
November 28, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Starlight Room, San Francisco
Professional Education Program
October 11, 2018, 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco
Keynote Presentation - Breakthrough Branding: Marketing to the 8 Second Generation
Speaker: Cynthia Ferngren, CEO, Hype Creative Partners
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Nothing but Networking
September 12, 2018, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Avaya Stadium, San Jose
Professional Education Program
August 23, 2018, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Julian Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco
Education Session: Workshop #1 –Social Media Savvy: Professional vs. Personal
Speaker: Laurie Sharp, Principal, SharpEXP
Education Session: Workshop #2 – How to Prevent & Manage Sexual Harassment at Events
Speakers: Courtney Stanley, Speaker, Writer, and Business Strategist, CS Consulting and Sarah Soliman, President & CEO, Soliman Productions, Inc.
Panel Presentation: Diversity & Inclusion in Today’s World
Moderator: Ed Perotti, CMP, CMM, Director, Global Field Events at Pure Storage
Panelists: Lori Luna, VP, Events, BlogHer, Inc., Zoe Moore, Founder & CEO, LB Alliance; Gary Murakami, GTP, GLP, CMP, CMM, Director, Global Sales, MGM Resorts International
Annual Gala & Silent Auction
June 19, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
Professional Education Program
May 10, 2018, 8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Hilton Oakland Airport, Oakland
Education Session: Silent Disco Multi-Topic
Speakers: Soskita Green, Program & Event Planner, Independent, Otto Herrera, Sr. Project Manager, PSAV, Anna Marie Rembold, CMP, Owner, Anna Marie Events
Presentation: Experience Design – Architecting Your Event
Speaker: Eric Neil, Business Development Executive, Martiz Travel
Corks & Forks: A Culinary Experience with Education Session
March 29, 2018, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
Education Session: Flavor Innovation and Creativity: Understanding the Unhackable
Speaker: Ali Bouzari, Culinary Scientist, Co-Founder, CSO, Pilot R+D
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE)
February 27, 2018, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
MPINCC Holiday Event
November 30, 2017, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Infusion Lounge, San Francisco
Professional Education Program
October 18, 2017, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Netflix, Los Gatos
Education Session: The Netflix Story: How Netflix “Stream” Lined the Industry
Speaker: David Temkin, Vice President of Network Architecture and Strategy, Netflix
Innovation Showdown
Nothing but Networking
September 21, 2017, 5:30 p..m. – 8:00 p.m.
Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek
Professional Education Program
August 24, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Parc 55 San Francisco
General Session: The Biggest Trends Impacting the Event Industry This Year
Speaker: Julius Solaris, Editor, Event Manager Blog
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 60 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
Panel Presentation: Event Technology: Success Stories, Challenges and Best Practices
Panelists: Helen Brosnan, Senior Corporate Communications Event Producer, Intuit; Karen Galatis, Senior Director, Corporate Event Marketing, Oracle; Lori Luna, VP, Events BlogHer, Inc.
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 60 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
Chairman’s Challenge
June 29, 2017, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The Yard at Mission Rock
Annual Gala & Silent Auction
June 6, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hotel Nikko, San Francisco
Professional Education Program
May 19, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Workshop I: Burning Bright Without Burning Out
Speaker: Jamie Shapiro, CEO, Executive Wellness Coach, ConnectedEC
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 90 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain J: Professionalism
Workshop II: Behind-the-Scenes at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Panel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Staff
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 90 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain H: Site Management
Keynote Presentation: Tapping Into Your Creativity: Rethinking the Brainstorming Process
Speaker: Audrea Hooper, CMP, Head of Fungineering and Experiences, Zappos Family of Companies
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 120 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
Regional Education Program
April 20, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Flamingo Resort, Santa Rosa
Sunrise Session: Industry Trends and MPI Global Update
Speaker: Brian Stevens, MPI International Board of Directors Chairman 2017 and Founding President and Chief Executive Officer, ConferenceDirect
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 60 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning – Develop Sustainability Plan for Meeting or Event.
Keynote Presentation: Developing Your Personal Brand
Speaker: Kevin Iwamoto, GTP, GLP, Sr. Consultant, GoldSpring Consulting LLC
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 60 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain J:Professionalism.
Nothing but Networking
April 13, 2017, 5:30 p..m. – 8:00 p.m.
Campo di Bocce, Fremont
Nothing but Networking
April 13, 2017, 5:30 p..m. – 8:00 p.m.
Campo di Bocce, Fremont
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE)
March 9, 2017, 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moscone North, San Francisco
Corks and Forks
February 9, 2017, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bespoke, San Francisco
Education Workshop:We Can Make A Difference: Sharing Sustainable Best Practices in the Hospitality Industry
Speakers: Laura Lyons, CEO, President, Global Gourmet Catering
Komal Ahmad, CEO of COPIA
Chris Benziger, Winemaker, Benziger Winery
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 60 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning
Regional Education Program
January 24, 2017, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Waterfront Hotel, Oakland
January 25, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Maxim Integrated, San Jose
Keynote Presentation: Demand, Drones & Disruption: Driving Forces in Meetings & Events
Speaker: Michael Dominguez, CHSE, Senior VP/Chief Sales Officer, MGM Resorts International
This session is approved by the Convention Industry Council for 60 minutes of continuing education (CE) credit in CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning
Professional Education Program
October 12, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco
Workshop I: Event Technical Direction
Speaker: Troy Peters, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, Video West, Inc.
Workshop II: Meetology: Exploring the Fascinating Science Powering Interpersonal Communication
Speaker: Jonathan Bradshaw, CEO, The Meetology Lab
Luncheon Program: The Power of the Presidential Inauguration
Speaker: Laura Schwartz, Former White House Director of Events, Professional Speaker, Author and Television Commentator, Laura Schwartz Live
Professional Education Program
August 18, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Workshop I: I’m on LinkedIn…Now What?
Speaker: Melissa Washington, President/Founder, Melissa Washington Inc.
Workshop II: Get Your RFP Noticed – Part Two: Hoteliers and Planners’ Advice to Making Your RFP Standout and Get a Faster/Better Response
Luncheon Program: Ten Exciting Trends Impacting Your Business Right Now
Speaker: Randi Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO, Zuckerberg Media
Professional Education Program
May 17, 2016, 8:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Workshop I: Cutting-Edge Legal Issues in Today’s Meetings…And How to Solve Them
Speaker: Josh Grimes, Esq., Grimes Law Offices, LLC
Workshop II: Get Your RFP Noticed: Hoteliers and Vendor Suppliers’ Advice to Making Your RFP Standout and Get a Faster, Better Response!
Keynote Presentation: Getting “Rich” in a Non-Profit Career by Robbing Banks, Kidnapping and Other Magic Tricks
Speaker: Patricia Sulfita Wilson, CEO/Executive Director, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area
Corks & Forks with Education Workshop
March 10, 2016 3:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
City View at Metreon, San Francisco
Education Workshop: Food Waste Best Practices: Redirecting Resources to Those in Need
Speaker: Mary Risley, Director, Food Runners
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE)
February 10, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
Sunrise Campfire Session SC1: Beyond Time Management: How to Get Twice the Work Done in Half the Time Speaker: Ron Rosenberg
Sunrise Campfire Session SC2: CMP Recertification: Preserving Your Industry Designation Speakers: Elizabeth Cherson, CMP and Susan Piel, CMP
Workshop 103 (TECH): How Do They Do That?: Secret Tech Weapons For Meeting Professionals: Beth Ziesenis
Campfire Sessions A1: Nerds’ Choice: Tech Tools For Social Media Speaker: Beth Ziesenis
Workshop 202 (PRO): How to Create Outrageously Effective Marketing Materials Speaker: Ron Rosenberg
Professional Education Program
January 12, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, Rohnert Park
Workshop I: Goal-Setting Doesn’t Work! Dare to be Different!
Speaker: Jan Spence, CEO, jan spence & associates
Workshop II: When Communication Meets Technology
Speaker: Jessica Levin, MBA, CMP, CAE, President and Chief Connector, Seven Degrees Communications, LLC
Keynote Presentation: Climb Your Everest
Speaker: Jon Kedrowski, Ph.D., TV Consultant, Author, Speaker, Ski-Mountaineer, N.O.D. Enterprises
Professional Breakfast Program
October 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Genentech, South San Francisco
Presentation: The Value of Meetings & Green Efforts at Genentech
Speaker: Len Kanavy, Sr. Vice President, Commercial Business Operations, Genentech
Professional Education Program
August 19, 2015, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Westin & Aloft San Francisco Airport, Millbrae
Workshop I: Creating a Culture of Dynamic Collaboration with Applied Improv
Speaker: Jeff Kramer, Owner, ComedySportz
Workshop II: Reclaim Your Life from the Altar of Busy: Busting the Myth of Work-Life Balance
Speaker: Tamara McCleary, Founder, RelationShift
Keynote Presentation: The Worth of a Man
Speaker: Dave Dravecky, Major League Baseball Pitching Great and Former San Francisco Giant
Professional Education Program
May 20, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
Morning Workshop: Communicating With & Presenting To the C-Suite
Speaker: Rick Weaver, Chief Inspiration Officer, Armarion Solutions
Rick Weaver’s PowerPoint Presentation
Luncheon Presentation: IDEAFEST – Breakthrough Ideas for Events in 2015
Speaker: Richard Aaron, MFA, CMP, CSEP, President, BizBash
Professional Breakfast Program
April 14, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma
Breakfast Presentation: Meetings Mean Business
Speaker: Roger Rickard, Founder, Voices In Advocacy
Super Workshop: The Power of YOU – Using your Voice to Create Impactful and Sustainable Meetings & CSR Programs
Moderator: Roger Rickard, Founder, Voices In Advocacy
Panelists: Michael Collins, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Interim Chair, Hospitality Management, University of San Francisco, and Edward Perotti, CMP, CMM, Sr. Director, Global Meetings, Events & Travel, VMware
Professional Education Program
March 18, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Palo Alto
Workshop I: Hybrid Meetings and Risk Management: How a Hybrid Format Can Protect Your Meeting
Speaker: Mariela McIlwraith, CMP, CMM, MBA, President, Meeting Change
Workshop II: Engage, Inspire, Energize…Enjoy!
Speaker: Richard Laible, Corporate Emcee, Presenter & Writer, Laible Productions, Inc.
Keynote Presentation: Shift Your Brilliance-How to Hack Your Meetings and Events
Speaker: Simon T. Bailey, Executive Advisor, Career Mentor, Keynote Speaker, Brilliance Institute, Inc.
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE)
February 19, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
Workshop 102: Point/Counterpoint: The Lawyers Debate Today’s Hottest Contract Issues (LEG) Speakers: Naomi Angel Esq. and Steven M. Rudner
Workshop 104: Creating Strategic Conversations While Shaping the Future of MPINCC Education Programs Content (PRO) Facilitators: Jeff Hurt and Carlee Duncan, CMP
Workshop 201: Global Healthcare Compliance: It’s a New Day and a New Way with Open Payments (PRO) Moderator: Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC
Panelists: Jenna Ford, Dana Marshall, CMP, CMM and Bonnie Weiss
Workshop 202: Marketing Your Meetings and Events with Social Media: It’s All Good…Or Is It? (LEG) Speaker: Naomi Angel Esq.
Workshop 205: How Meeting Professionals Can Use Tablets To Eliminate Paper At Events (TEC) Speaker: Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, DES
Workshop 301: Revolutionizing the Annual Conference: Six Steps to Higher Revenues & Attendance (PRO) Speaker: Jeff Hurt
Workshop 303: The Top Technology Trends Transforming The Events and Tradeshow Industries and What It Means For You (TEC) Speakers: Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, DES and James Spellos
Professional Breakfast Program
January 20, 2015 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Dolce Hayes Mansion, San Jose
Breakfast Presentation: Power Negotiating: The Fastest Way to Make Money
Speaker: Julia Michelle Dawson, Vice President, Power Negotiating Institute
Corks & Culinary Collaboration with Educational Program
November 4, 2014 3:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
Educational Workshop: The H.U.N.G.E.R. Game
Speaker: Tracy Stuchrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, CFPM, Founder & Chief Connecting Officer, Thrive! Meetings & Events
CIC has reviewed the learning objectives of this activity and has indicated that attendees will receive 1.0 CE hours in Domain G: Meeting or Event Design of the CMP or CMP-HC Standards.
Professional Education Program
October 22, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Berkeley City Club, Berkeley
Workshop I: Advancing the Bandwidth Conversation
Speaker: MaryAnne Bobrow, CMP, CMM, CAE, CHE, President, Bobrow & Associates, Inc.
CIC has reviewed the learning objectives of this activity and has indicated that attendees will receive 1.5 CE hours in Domain B: Project Management and Domain G: Meeting or Event Design of the CMP or CMP-HC standards.
Workshop II: Strategic Planning for Mobile Apps
Speaker: Midori Connolly, Chief AVGirl, AVGirl Productions
Contact Midori Connolly for further information here
CIC has reviewed the learning objectives of this activity and has indicated that attendees will receive 1.5 CE hours in Domain A: Strategic Planning and Domain B: Project Management of the CMP or CMP-HC Standards.
Lucheon Program: Creating Immersive Context: The Next Level of Experietial Events
Speaker: Marc Pomerleau, Director of Strategy, Freeman XP
CIC has reviewed the learning objectives of this activity and has indicated that attendees will receive 1.0 CE hours in Domain A: Strategic Planning of the CMP or CMP-HC Standards.
Professional Education Program
August 20, 2014 8:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Hotel Kabuki San Francisco
Workshop I: Reengagement: The Key to Moving from Woe to Wow!
Speaker: Ruth Ross, President, R Squared Resources
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). Domain F: Stakeholder Management, Sub Skill 13.03
Workshop II: Hidden Behavioral Cues That Boost or Bust Credibility
Speaker: Kare Anderson, Speaker, Say It Better Center
Resources from the speaker:
http://www.movingfrommetowe.com
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kareanderson/
Luncheon Presentation: Activate Disney’s Approach to Selection, Training & Engagement
Speaker: Leslie Bays Baker, Disney Institute Facilitator, Disney Institute
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN E: Human Resources.
Recommended Reading List from Disney Institute:
Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service (10th Anniversary Updated Edition), Disney Institute with Theodore Kinni, Foreword, by Tom Staggs, 2011
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration, by Ed Catmull (Author), Amy Wallace (Author), April 8, 2014
Building A Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an Entertainment Empire, by Bob Thomas, July 8, 1998
Work in Progress, by Michael Eisner (Author), Tony Schwartz (Collaborator), September 16, 1998
Podcast/Interviews of chapter members at the Aug. 20, 2014 Professional Education Program at the Hotel Kabuki sponsored by IMEX America. Hear from Geraldine Gatehouse, Owen Rundall, Dana Marshall, CMP, CMM, and Gary Murakami, CTC, GTP, GLP, CMP about their IMEX America experiences.
Professional Education Program
May 21, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco-Union Square
Workshop I: Myths and Misperceptions Dispelled: How CVBs Really Help You
Speaker: Terri Roberts, Director of Training and Communications, Destination Marketing Association International. For a recording of a similar session, here is a link to the webinar on Terri Roberts’ blog:
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN F: Stakeholder Management.
Workshop II: DORM (Directors of Revenue Management) Panel Discussion: Navigating in a Seller’s Market
Moderator: John Reyes, CMP
Panelists: Jason Beckham, Agata Berbeka, Michal Gordon, Nicole Halmer, CRME
Professional Breakfast Program
April 11, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, Rohnert Park
Breakfast Keynote: Zip! Tips: The Fastest Way to Get More Done
Speaker: Dana Ogden, MS Ed, CCDV, Keynote Speaker and Trainer, GetControl.net
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN G: Meeting or Event Design.
Workshop I: Let the Sunshine In
Speaker: Dana Marshall, CMP, CMM, Principal, Meetings Defined
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN C: Risk Management.
Workshop II: CMP Certification – Where to Start?
Speakers: Melissa Biele, CMP, Director of Event Marketing, Couchbase and Eve Schmitt, MBA, CMP, CEM, Senior Global Manager, Sourcing and Sustainability for Meetings & Events, VMware, Inc.
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Professional Education Program (Joint program with ISES-NCC)
March 18, 2014 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Regency Center, San Francisco
Chapter Orientation: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your MPI Membership
Facilitator: Sally Sbisa, Senior Sales Manager, Dolce Hayes Mansion
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for .5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Sustainability Rendezvous: Where Meeting and Event Professionals Gather to “GO GREEN”
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs) DOMAIN G: Meeting or Event Design.
Johanna Walsh, CMP’s Presentation
Annual Conference & Expo (ACE)
February 19, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
Workshop Descriptions
Speaker Bios
Workshop 101: DIVERT! The Game Powered by GMIC (CSR)
Speakers: Molly Walsh, CMP and Laura Bell Way, CMP
Workshop 102: Advanced Negotiation Techniques for Meeting Planners and Suppliers (LEG)
Speaker: Naomi Angel, Esq.
Workshop 202: Meetings and the Movies: A Legal View (LEG)
Speaker: Joshua Grimes, Esq.
Workshop 304: Menu Impossible: Special Dietary Needs (MES)
Speaker: Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC
Professional Breakfast Program
January 21, 2014 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose
Keynote Presentation: Moving Forward: Making 2014 Your Best Year Yet
Speaker: Jean Steel, President, Happy People Win
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Workshop I: The Leadership Challenge
Speaker: Mary O’Neill, MA, MFT, Speaker, Trainer & Consultant, Mary O’Neill & Associates
Session Handout
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Workshop II: Learning to Run Wild: Achieving Work/Life Balance
Speaker: Jean Steel, President, Happy People Win
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Professional Education Program – Evening
November 13, 2013 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Chapter Orientation: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your MPI Membership
Facilitator: Lorraine Salceda, Event Manager, Cavallo Point
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for .5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Keynote Presentation: Experience the Thrill of Networking Success
Speaker: Kim Miller-Hershon, Chief Empowerment Officer, Kim Miller-Hershon Coaching & Consulting. Networking Tips from Kim Miller-Herson
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN I: Marketing, DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Professional Education Program
October 23, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SportsHouse, Redwood City
Bonus Morning Workshop: CMP Certification – Where to Start?
Speaker: Melissa Biele, CMP, Sr. Global Event Marketing Manager, Vendavo, MPINCC CMP/CMM Committee Co-Chair
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Chapter Orientation: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your MPI Membership
Facilitator: Lorraine Salceda, Event Manager, Cavallo Point
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for .5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Keynote Presentation: Celebrate! Innovative Lessons Learned in Connecting with your Customers
Speaker: Scott Friedman, CSP, Chief Celebration Officer, Scott Friedman & Associates
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hour of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN E: Human Resources, DOMAIN I: Marketing, DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Professional Education Program
September 13, 2013 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Chapter Orientation: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your MPI Membership
Facilitator: Lorraine Salceda, Event Manager, Cavallo Point
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for .5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Keynote Presentation: “Super” Events in the Bay Area
Moderator: John Reyes, CMP, Executive Vice President & Chief Sales Officer, Convention Sales and Services, San Francisco Travel Association
Panelists:
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1.0 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Professional Education Program
August 21, 2013 8:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland
Morning Workshops:
Workshop I: Is There a Difference Between a Great Manager & a Great Leader?
Speaker: Rick Weaver, Chief Inspiration Officer, Armarion Solutions
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Workshop II: CMP Recertification: What You Need to Know
Speaker: Inga Stephenson, CMP, Conference Sales Manager, Dolce Hayes Mansion and Conference Center
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1.5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Chapter Orientation: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your MPI Membership
Facilitator: Sally Sbisa, Director of Sales, Pacifica Hotel Company
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for .5 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN J: Professionalism.
Keynote Presentation:
How to Create Evangelical Customers
Speaker: Chip Conley, Founder and former CEO of Joie de Vivre
This session is verified by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) for 1 hours of Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEs). DOMAIN B – Project Management and DOMAIN H – Site Management.
Professional Education Program
May 15, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
Morning Workshops:
Workshop I: Return on Action: Managing What You Measure with Emerging Technology
David Schenberg, Founder, BusyEvent Mobile
Workshop II: Generations Today: New Rules, New Tools
Karen McCullough, Principal, Karen McCullough & Co.
Keynote Presentation: The Art of Engagement
Greg Fuson, Principal, Artful Engagement
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration, By Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace, April 8, 2014
Building a Company: Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an Entertainment Empire, By Bob Thomas, July 8, 1998
Professional Breakfast Program
April 9, 2013 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa
Keynote Presentation: Career Management 2.0: Building A Long-Term Career Strategy
Dawn Rasmussen, CMP
Chief Resume Writer, Pathfinder Writing and Career Services
Professional Education Program
March 20, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, Emeryville
Morning Workshops:
Meetings and Events Industry Trends: 2013 & Beyond
Olivia Brooks, Director of Global Business Development, American Express Global Meetings and Events
Pin it, Tweet it, Link it: Social Media Tips for the Event Professional
Jacqi Almond, Marketing Coordinator, Auberge Resorts – Solage Calistoga and Darci Motta, CMP, CITE, Sr. Conference Manager, AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange
Keynote Presentation: Around the World in 60 Minutes
Agnès Canonica, CMP, CMM, General Manager, North America & LatAm, MD Events
Annual Conference & Expo 2013
Feb. 21, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
Speaker Bios
Naomi Angel, Esq. Handout:
Risk Management in Uncertain Times
Joshua Grimes, Esq. Handout:
Meetings on Your Terms
Professional Breakfast Program
January 8, 2013 8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
San Jose Civic, San Jose
Keynote Presentation: Communication in the Workplace: You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression!
Maria Murnane, Best-selling Author
Workshop I: Users Conferences: Trends, Best Practices and Case Studies
Melissa Biele, CMP; Sr. Global Event Marketing Manager, Vendavo; Kimberly Coleman, CMP, Event Manager, Cutera; Mark McMinn, CMP, CTA, Director of Sales, Team San Jose; Danalynne Wheeler, Marketing Manager, enStratus
Workshop II: Using Competitive Analytics to Leverage Your Buying Power
Robert Wilson, President, Meeting Evolution
Professional Education Program
November 14, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel – SFO, South San Francisco
Bonus Workshop: CMP Certification – Where to Start?
Inga Stephenson, CMP and Melissa Tarpley, CMP
Keynote/Panel Presentation: Planning a City-Wide Event
John Reyes, CMP, Jeanne Doyle, Leslie Milloy, Melissa Powers, Charles Schuler
Professional Education Program
October 17, 2012 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Aquarium of the Bay & Hard Rock Cafe, San Francisco
Keynote: Say it with Wine: Making a Unique Impression
Elaine Marshall, ACWP, Principal, Marshall Wine Company
Professional Breakfast Program
September 11, 2012 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Omni San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco
Keynote: How to Market in the 21st Century
John Hope-Johnstone, CTC, Chief Strategist, HPR Internet Marketing Agency
Professional Education Program
August 29, 2012 8:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Workshop I: Green Meetings: Three Candid Case Studies
Green Meetings: Three Candid Case Studies
Kathleen Hennesey; Jo Licata; Julie Lindsey; Eve Schmitt, CMP, MBA, CEM; Lucy Giovando Watts, CMP, CMM
Tips for Venues & Planners – Julie Lindsey
Environmental Addendum – Eve Schmitt, CMP, MBA, CEM
Workshop II: CMP Recertification/CMM Certification: What you Need to Know
CMP Recertification Information – Melissa Tarpley, CMP
CMM Certification Information – Inga Stephenson, CMP
Keynote Presentation: The World According to Steve Wozniak: Everything You Wanted to Know From “Woz”
Speaker: Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder, Apple Computer, Inc., Chief Scientist, Fusion-io and author of iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon
Moderator: Chad Ammon, Account Manager, Creative Group, Inc.
Professional Education Program
May 23, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
San Mateo Marriott SFO
Ethics in our IndustryTM – We Won’t Judge But Your Employer/Client Might
Joan Eisenstodt, Principal, Eisenstodt Assoc., LLC
Meet Like A Mouse: Apply Theme Park Methodology. Deliver MAGICal Results.
Lenn Millbower, BM, MA, President, Offbeat Training LLC, Former Disney Training Leader
Luncheon Panel: MPINCC Past Presidents Speak Their Mind
Panelists:
Cindy Ramesh, CMP, Director of Sales, Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Robin Reuben, CMP, Manager, Event Marketing, McKesson Corporation
Terrie Rickard, Managing Partner, Revent LLC
Laurie Sharp, CMP, Director, Major Events, Corporate Positioning and MarCom, Brocade
Thom Ward, President, Dining Connections
Facilitator:
Joan L. Eisenstodt, Meetings & Hospitality Consultant, Facilitator & Trainer, Eisenstodt Associates, LLC
Professional Breakfast Program
April 17, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa, Santa Rosa
How to Create Presentations That Don’t Suck (and Help Others Do the Same)
Erica St. Angel, VP Marketing, Sonic Foundry
Snapshot of 2012 Global Meetings Trends
2012 Meetings Forecast
Olivia Brooks, Director of Global Business Development, American Express Global Meetings & Events/Maxvantage
Annual Conference & Expo 2012
February 16, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup of Sustainability Standards: ISO, APEX/ASTM, GRI- What are these standards and how do they apply to business?
Sue Tinnish, PhD, Principal, Seal, Inc.
Are You Ready to Become a CMP?
Donna Chadwell, CMP, Independent Planner and Inga Stephenson, CMP, Dolce Hayes Mansion
Professional Breakfast Program
January 24, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fairmont Hotel, San Jose
Keynote Presentation: Using Social Media to Build Communities, Your Brand & Your Business – Jenise Fryatt, Owner, Eventprov
Marketing Your Meetings and Events with Social Media: It’s All Legal…Or Is It?
Presenter: Nathan J. Breen, Esq., Partner, Howe & Hutton, LTD
Professional Education Program (Evening) – Joint Program with MPINCC and ISES-NCC
November 15, 2011 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Nob Hill Masonic Center, San Francisco
The Big Bang: How to Create and Produce Events with Impact
Professional Education Program
October 19, 2011 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco
Keynote Presentation: Strategic Negotiation: Business Negotiation, Redefined – Brian Dietmeyer, President and CEO, Think! Inc.
Professional Breakfast Program
September 13, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco
General Session: Communicating When Strangling Isn’t an Option! – Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, CSP, High Impact Presentations
Workshop I: Signs of the Times: Meetings, Destination Marketing and Travel Trends – Marta Hayden, CMP and Kevin Iwamoto, GLP, Vice President, Enterprise Strategy, StarCite, Inc.
Professional Education Program
August 17, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF
Workshop I: Virtual Meetings – The Scope, Range and Options for Event Planners – Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, Corbin Ball Associates
Workshop II: Food & Beverage Trends in the New Economy – David Hollands, Executive Chef, San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Workshop III: CMP Recertification Process and CMM Information – Donna Chadwell, CMP, Independent Meeting & Event Professional, and Inga Stephenson, CMP, Conference Sales Manager, Dolce Hayes Mansion Hotel and Conference Center
Kenote: How iPads, Tablets & Smartphones are Transforming Events – Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS, Corbin Ball Associates
Professional Education Program
May 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Parc 55 Wyndham San Francisco-Union Square
Workshop I: Risk Management in Today’s Unpredictable World
Rick Jacob, CLSD
Naomi Angel, Esq.
Workshop II: Harness the Power of the Data in the U.S. Economic Impact Study – Brad Shanklin, MPI’s Director Chapter Business Services
Keynote: Emergency Management in SF: Creating Resilient Communities – Jim Turner, Private Sector Liaison, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
Professional Education Program
March 17, 2011 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Food and Wine Harmony – Emily Wines, Master Sommelier
MPINCC Annual Conference & Expo 2011
February 10, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
Workshop Descriptions
Barbara Dunn, Esq. Handouts:
The Concession Stand Is Open!
Attrition – How to Avoid It, How to Negotiate It, How to Use It to Your Advantage
Joshua Grimes, Esq. Handouts:
Contracts 2.0: Essential Meeting Contract Clauses For 2011 & Beyond
Karin Milliman, CMM, Session Notes
Senior Planner Solution Room
Professional Breakfast Program
January 19, 2011 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Vintners Inn
Speed Collaborating: Ready, Set, Collaborate! – David Kliman, CMP, CMM, President of The Kliman Group, a communication and market research consulting firm based in Sausalito, CA.
Open Space Brainstorming Summary
CMP Winter Refresher
December 4, 2010 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Inn Marin, Novato, CA
The MPINCC CMP Winter Refresher will provide the best test taking tips, relaxation techniques, and last minute hints for CMP test success. This open-floor, interactive session will focus on areas of concern posed by previous CMP exam takers. The study materials for this session are the recommended reference reading: 8th Edition Convention Industry Council (CIC) Manual, 1st Edition CIC International Manual, 5th Edition Professional Meeting Management and the CIC’s APEX Glossary.
Speakers: Diane Balzer-Herzstein, CMP, Donna Chadwell, CMP, Ruthie Keidel, CMP
Professional Breakfast Program
November 9, 2010 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Jocky Club at San Mateo County Event Center
Safe & Secure: Real-Life Solutions for Corporate, Association & Venue Planners from Real-World Experts
Panelists: Raffy Khorozian, Event Security Supervisor, Genentech; Ginny Maloney, President, Maloney Security; Dana Stoehr, Assistant General Manager, San Mateo Event Center
Linda Maloney Handouts: Maloney Security Forms
Dana Stoehr Handouts: Managing for Life Safety, 5-Steps of Crisis Management, Crowds and Stress
Professional Education Program
October 27, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Road Warrior Meeting Planning: A hotelier’s guide to assumptions & anarchy loitering in the mind of a 3rd-party planner – Dirk Smith, President, Sports Destination Network, Inc.
Using Content Based Marketing to Grow your Business – Mark Ley, Partner, ThinkCore Media
Corporate Circle of Excellence (CCOE) – Facilitator: Ruthie Keidel, CMP, V.P, Operations & Events Manager, Wells Fargo SIG
It’s Time to Become a CMP: Introducing MPINCC’s CMP U – Diane Balzer Herzstein, CMP, Diane & Company
Keynote Lunch: State of the Meetings Industry
Panelists: Deborah Sexton, President & CEO, PCMA; Diane Driscoll, Regional Sales Director, Extended Stay Hotels; Carolyn Pund, CMP, CMM, Sr. Global Meetings & Events Manager, Global Meetings & Event Management, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Professional Education Program
September 22, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hilton San Francisco Airport
Social Media Victories – Real Businesses, Real Campaigns, Real Results – Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Author & Speaker
Career Confidence with Business Casual Style
How to be Influential by Dressing Powerfully for Every Business Occasion – Marion Gellatly, AICI, CIM, President, Powerful Presence
Your Image is Your Competitive Advantage – Marion Gellatly, AICI, CIM, President, Powerful Presence
Head to Toe Travel Outfit Chart
Professional Breakfast Program
September 14, 2010 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Jillian’s @ Metreon
Re-connecting Business: Your Value in the Meetings Industry – Roger Rickard, Revent LLC
Professional Education Program
August 26, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
InterContinential Mark Hopkins San Francisco
Build a Better You! – Rebecca Martin, CEO and Founder, dear jane Inc.
Build a Better You Exercises
Using Social Media to Maximize Your Brand Online!
You Say More Than You Think: How to Use the New Body Language to Get What You Want – Janine Driver, Founder, President & Lead Instructor, The Body Language Institute
Janine recorded a special message for MPINCC. Watch it here.
The New Executive Presence: 6 Surefire Success Secrets to Explode Your Confidence, Get You Noticed and Make You the Total Leader – Janine Driver, Founder, President & Lead Instructor, The Body Language Institute
Professional Education Program
May 26, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Workshop: Got Help? The Intern Solution– Robyn Mietkiewicz, CMP, Senior Manager, Accounts & Global Meeting Management Services, Meeting Sites Resource
Workshop: CSR Measurement and Standards – Laurel Coote, CMM, President & Founder, Pick My Brain Consulting, LLC
Keynote: Moving from “Survive” to “Thrive”: Learning from the Past to Improve Your Future – Chip Conley, Founder & CEO, Joie de Vivre
Professional Breakfast Program
April 13, 2010 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Julia Morgan Ballroom
What do Meeting Planners, Travel Managers and Suppliers all have in common?
A Bottom Line.
Panelists:
Susan Dupart, Industry Consultant
Marcia Saurman, Director of Global Travel, Cadence Design Systems
Dorian Stonie, Manager Global Travel & Meetings, Salesforce.com
Moderator:
Joel Costa, CMP, Marriott International, Inc.
Professional Education Program
March 24, 2010 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Workshop I: Building a Successful Partnership with Your Audiovisual Vendor– Steve Mirsky, Senior Vice President, Freeman Audio Visual
Workshop II: Ordinary to Extraordinary: Wine and Food Pairing Secrets from a Master Sommelier – Emily Wines, Master Sommelier and Director of Wines, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Professional Breakfast Program
February 9, 2010 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco
Ten Tips for Telling a Terrific (Corporate) Story – David Gray, Director, Strategic Communications, Encore Productions & Tom Parker, Creative Director/Writer, Encore Productions
MPINCC 22nd Annual Conference & Expo
January 21, 2010 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Moscone West, San Francisco
8:30 – 9:30 Sessions
Connect the Dots to the Industry’s Future – Joan Eisenstodt, Eisenstodt Associates, LLC
Is Marketing Dead?–Leadership, Influence and Branding in the Social Media Era – Patrick Schwerdtfeger
Making Your Brand Stick in Social Media – Bruce Turkel, TURKEL
Socializing the Sale: How to Never Cold-Call Again – Adam Metz, Metz Consulting
Tactics for Good: Raising the Bar on the Green Movement
Overview: Forces Driving Corporate Social Responsibility – David Hopkins & Wilford Welch
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Sessions
What Does Our Future Look Like? – Holly Duckworth, CMP, Meeting Professionals International
Hotel Contracts Boot Camp Part 1 – John Foster, Esq., CHME, Foster, Jensen & Gulley, LLC
Relationship Economics – The Art and Science of Relationships – David Nour, Author, Relationship Economics l ConnectAbilily
Dance on a Volcano: How to Drive Millions in Revenue from the Social Web – Adam Metz, Metz Consulting
How to Maximize Your Trade Show Spend – Guy Nahmiach, Event Management Professionals
Tactics for Good: Raising the Bar on the Green Meeting Movement
Implementation: Case Studies of Corporation Increasing ROI through CSR – David Hopkins & Wilford Welch
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session
Meeting Planning 101
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sessions
State of the Industry – Tom Callahan, PFK Consulting & Dan Goldes, San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hotel Contracts Boot Camp Part II – John Foster, Esq., CHME, Foster, Jensen & Gulley, LLC
Building Brand Value – Bruce Turkel, TURKEL
Listen Louder – The Power & Promise of Social Networking @ Work – David Nour, Author, Relationship Economics l ConnectAbilily
Mining for Virtual Gold – Lisa Barham, President Hotel Resources
Tactics for Good: Raising The Bar On the Green Movement
Measurement: Success in CSR – Measuring the Triple Bottom Line – David Hopkins & Wilford Welch