Past Events
February 2018 - MPI PHL Education Institute
February 21, 2018
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
800 Ridge Pike
Philadelphia,
PA
Organizer
MPIPHL
What is Education Institute?
| The MPI PHL Education Institute is a full-day event providing the opportunity to network and learn from industry professionals. CE accreditationpending; attendees are anticipated to earn 4.5 CE credits towards your CMP or CMP recertification. |
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Agenda:
| Time / Event | ||
| 8:30am - 9:00am | ||
| Registration & Continental Breakfast | ||
| 9:00am - 10:15am | ||
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Breakfast Keynote:
VARnival©:
Hands-on with Virtual and Augmented Reality Presenter:James Spellos,Meeting U.
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| 10:15am - 10:30am | ||
| Morning Break | ||
| 10:30am - 11:45am | ||
| Concurrent Morning Sessions | ||
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Gamification!
Presenter:
Sharon Fisher,
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The Language of AV
For Beginners
Presenter:
Lynne Wellish,
CMP, CHSE,
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Supercharge Your Career:
Build a Superhero Resume
Presenter:
Dawn Rasmussen,CMP
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| 11:45am - 12:30pm | ||
| Lunch Break | ||
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | ||
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Lunch Keynote:
Extreme Engagement:
How to Create Immersive Experiences for Maximum Impact Presenter:Ava Diamond,Ava Diamond International
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| 1:45pm - 3:00pm | ||
| Concurrent Afternoon Sessions | ||
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Crisis Communications:
The Most Important Tweet
Presenter:
Alex Plaxen,
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Achievement Now!
Presenter:
Tyler Enslin,
Direct Development Training |
PPT, Videos, and Prezi -
Who's Really Listening?
Presenter:
Chris Chambers,
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| 3:00pm - 3:30pm | ||
| Afternoon Break | ||
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm | ||
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30 Ideas in 30 Minutes:
A Summary of the Day’s Key Ideas and Take-Aways
Moderator:Nicole Benner, CMP,Blank Rome LLP
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| 4:00pm - 6:00pm | ||
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Reception to follow |
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Keynote:
| Two keynote presentations, including a breakfast keynote, “VARnival©: Hands-on with Virtual and Augmented Reality” by James Spellos, Meeting U., and a lunch keynote, “Extreme Engagement: How to Create Immersive Experiences for Maximum Impact” by Ava Diamond, Ava Diamond International |
Learner Outcomes:
| In addition to Opening and Lunch Keynote sessions, Education Institute will feature three morning and three afternoon concurrent sessions. Worried about missing something? You won’t want to miss the closing “30 Ideas in 30 Minutes” where EI attendees will share key take-aways from the day’s sessions. Clickherefor more information on our sessions and our presenters. |
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
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Hotel Information:
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| Extend your stay!Accommodations are available at the Chubb Hotel & Conference Center. Please call 610-825-8000 and ask for reservations with regards to availability & rates. |
Transportation:
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If you will be taking SEPTA Regional Rail Norristown Line to Miquon, you may call 610-825-8000and a shuttle will come to pick you up |
Pricing:
| Early Bird Until 3pm Jan.19.18 |
Regular After 3pm Jan.19.18 |
Late/On-Site after 3pm Feb.20.18 |
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| MPI Member Preferred and Premier |
$149 | $169 | $189 |
| Non-Member & Essential | $175 | $195 | $215 |
| MPI Student / Faculty | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Non-Member Student/Faculty | $50 | $60 | $70 |
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You will have the option at check-out to add an additional $10 or $20 dollars to help offset the cost for a student to attend Education Institute. |
Look Who's Coming!
| # | Name | Company |
| 1 | Jamilah Abdullah | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 2 | Linda Vaji | Geisinger Health System |
| 3 | Danielle Furnari | Geisinger Health System |
| 4 | Bethany Heitzman | Geisinger Health System |
| 5 | Lauren Kutz | Geisinger Health System |
| 6 | Rick Agudelo | PSAV |
| 7 | Noah Albert | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 8 | Michael Alexander | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 9 | Lindsay Ancarrow | Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board |
| 10 | Allen Anderson | Anderson Hospitality Services |
| 11 | Laurey Andreas | Chemical Heritage Foundation |
| 12 | Casey Angle | SEI |
| 13 | Debrah Anmuth | Eventive Productions, Inc |
| 14 | Courtney Babcock | Chester County Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| 15 | Anthony Barber | Northampton Community College |
| 16 | Sri Beldona | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 17 | Nicole R Benner, CMP | Blank Rome LLP |
| 18 | Allison Bishop | Stockton & Partners, Meetings and Events |
| 19 | Jessica Bittman | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 20 | Kate Blunt, CMP | The Logan Hotel |
| 21 | Meredith Brusca | Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP |
| 22 | Tina M. Burch, CMP | American Express Global Travel Solutions |
| 23 | Gwen Cantarera, CMP | Pursuit Healthcare Advisors |
| 24 | Caitlin Casey | University of Pennsylvania Hospitality Services |
| 25 | Xipeng Chen | |
| 26 | Lisa Cherepon | Maritim Hotels |
| 27 | Emily J Ciancio, CMP | Nemours |
| 28 | Christine Cleaver | Temple University |
| 29 | Sara Will | Temple University |
| 30 | Zike Shu | Temple University |
| 31 | Nadia Whiting | Temple University |
| 32 | Courtney Emrich | Temple University |
| 33 | Alisa Curmaci | Temple University |
| 34 | Courtney Lutz | Temple University |
| 35 | Vivian Smith | Temple University |
| 36 | Sam Schuback | Temple University |
| 37 | Angie Flowers | Temple University |
| 38 | Carl Ruppel | Temple University |
| 39 | Devangi Chudasama | Temple University |
| 40 | Talya Gerstl | Temple University |
| 41 | Sarah Donohue | Temple University |
| 42 | Nailah Smith | Temple University |
| 43 | Karsyn Spadaccino | Temple University |
| 44 | Jim Cohn | Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine |
| 45 | Rachael Colvin | ICONA Resorts |
| 46 | Susan Corrigan | Skytop Lodge |
| 47 | Adam Hrywnak | Pocono Manor Resort & spa |
| 48 | Hailey Coutts | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 49 | Lauren Curtolo, CMP | Jack Miller Center |
| 50 | Emily Cyrus | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 51 | Alexis Day | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 52 | Maureen Dee | Advanced Staging Productions |
| 53 | Jennifer Lynn Deitch-Van Keuren | Vanguard |
| 54 | Alicia Deitrick | KPMG LLP |
| 55 | Nicole Di Mattia, CMP | DCAT |
| 56 | Catherine L Diem | Hilton Worldwide |
| 57 | Molly Dimas | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 58 | Rachael Disabatino | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 59 | Sandra Donahue | Party Rental Ltd |
| 60 | Linda Donnelly | Catholic Medical Association |
| 61 | Melissa Driggs | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 62 | Joanne Durham, CMP | National Fire Protection Association |
| 63 | Laila Ea, CMP HMCC | The SOSI Events |
| 64 | Dawn Eagleton | Tourism Montreal |
| 65 | Sarah Farrell | Mount Airy Casino Resort |
| 66 | Jaclyn Fitzkee | |
| 67 | Paul C. Fogarty, CMP | New Jersey Dept of Education |
| 68 | Wanda Ford | American Board of Internal Medicine |
| 69 | Ann Garvey | Visit Norfolk |
| 70 | Christina Ghani | Visit Baltimore |
| 71 | Jenny Girvin, CMP | Vanguard |
| 72 | TBD | |
| 73 | Kristine G.P. Golden, CMP | Bryn Mawr Communications Group |
| 74 | Kathy Grau | EY |
| 75 | Megan Gray | Albrecht Events |
| 76 | Erika Gutierrez | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 77 | Sarah Hagy | The Electrical Association of Philadelphia |
| 78 | Ashley M. Hardison | Nittany Lion Inn|Penn Stater Conference Ctr. Hotel |
| 79 | Hanna Ortmann | The Nittany Lion Inn | Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Ctr |
| 80 | Gina Harrigan | Caesars Entertainment |
| 81 | Zoe Harris-Hohne | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 82 | Maureen Hennessey | New Jersey meetings + events & Pennsylvania meetings + events |
| 83 | Rebecca J Hochhaus | Vanguard |
| 84 | Michael Hochman | Caesars Entertainment |
| 85 | Amy Howe | Di Bruno Bros Catering & Events |
| 86 | Zhijing Huang | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 87 | Alicia Hutchinson | Temple University |
| 88 | Le Minh Hoang | Temple University |
| 89 | Phoebe Smart | Temple University |
| 90 | Stephen Stillwell | Temple University |
| 91 | Veronica Rohach | Temple University |
| 92 | Amanda Daly | Temple University |
| 93 | Denny Ruan | Temple University |
| 94 | Axel Tuveson | Temple University |
| 95 | Mia Smeraglia | Temple University |
| 96 | Grace Hanlon | Temple University |
| 97 | Keian Timbers | Temple University |
| 98 | Victoria Hutchinson | Maggiano's Little Italy |
| 99 | Beau Isken | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 100 | David Michael Jackson, CMP | Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau |
| 101 | Grant Jacobson | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 102 | Melani Jaffe, CMP | JR Global Events |
| 103 | Pam James, CMP | Resorts |
| 104 | Elisa L. Jaworski | The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation |
| 105 | Melissa Jones | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 106 | Linda M. Jones, CMP HMCC | Pennsylvania Convention Center |
| 107 | Joshua Kaidanow | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 108 | Greg Kamprath, CMP | IMS Technology Services, Inc |
| 109 | Nicholas Warren Kargel | You Want What? Productions INC |
| 110 | Christopher Keane, CMP | Omni Hotels & Resorts |
| 111 | Steve Kearney | PSAV |
| 112 | Sean Keffer | SEI |
| 113 | Grant Kehler | Caesars Entertainment, Inc. |
| 114 | Ilene Kirby, CMP | |
| 115 | Sheryl Kline | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 116 | Sujata Kumar | Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces |
| 117 | Gwyneth Lathrop | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 118 | Beth Lawrence | Beth Lawrence LLC |
| 119 | JunWei Lui | University of Delaware |
| 120 | Tenghui Huang | University of Delaware |
| 121 | Mokino Liu | University of Delaware |
| 122 | Rahul Manocha | University of Delaware |
| 123 | Jorge McConnieSaad | University of Delaware |
| 124 | John J. Micklos III | University of Delaware |
| 125 | Eltaj Muradli | University of Delaware |
| 126 | Scott A Riding | University of Delaware |
| 127 | Geetika Singh | University of Delaware |
| 128 | SriBindu Valavala | University of Delaware |
| 129 | Kate Bondarenko | University of Delaware |
| 130 | Danielle Nicole Laws, CMP HMCC | American Board of Internal Medicine |
| 131 | Samantha Lazur | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 132 | Scott Lewis | Sands Bethlehem |
| 133 | Alyssa Lippincott | Sands Bethlehem |
| 134 | Amanda Macintyre | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 135 | Anne M Madden, CMP HMCC | Maritz Travel Company |
| 136 | Karen Mandel | Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center |
| 137 | Jodi Markizon, CMP | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital |
| 138 | Lou P. Marrocco, CMP SEPC | Chemical Heritage Foundation |
| 139 | Franca Mascia | Fogo de Chao |
| 140 | Jasmine Mason | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 141 | Richard J. McCadden | Kalahari Resort & Convention Center |
| 142 | Danielle McCauley | Macquarie Investment Management |
| 143 | Jenny Mejia | University of Delaware |
| 144 | Daniel Mies | The Hotel Bethlehem |
| 145 | Brain Miller | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 146 | Martin H Milligan | Destination Delco |
| 147 | Nikolas Mondo | Synergetic Sound and Lighting |
| 148 | Michael Mulski | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 149 | Debbie Murray | Dave & Buster's |
| 150 | Jade Soto | Dave & Busters |
| 151 | Cathie Myers | Best Friends Animal Society |
| 152 | Marnie Oswald, CMP | CSL Behring |
| 153 | Tracey Paist | Iron Mountain |
| 154 | Lucy Perez | Northampton Community College |
| 155 | Guillaume Perrin | Sun Center Studios |
| 156 | Kathryn Persing, CMP | Vanguard |
| 157 | Linsey Poletti, CMP | SEI |
| 158 | Susan Powell | |
| 159 | Holly Pyles | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 160 | Kimberly Ragan | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 161 | Eric Reed | Lincoln Financial |
| 162 | Julie Rice, CMP HMCC CTA | Visit Anaheim |
| 163 | Jazmin Rivera | Interstate Hotels & Resorts |
| 164 | Cindy Rossi | University of Pennsylvania |
| 165 | Joan Ryan | Liberty Property Trust |
| 166 | Jordan Sanders | Hollowsands Luxury Limousines |
| 167 | Claudia Scalia | University of Delaware - Hospitality |
| 168 | Isaiah Cofield | Temple University |
| 169 | David Schweiger | Northampton Community College |
| 170 | Debi Rice | Northampton Community College |
| 171 | Charlotte Balencio | Northampton Community College |
| 172 | Jakeline Cano | Northampton Community College |
| 173 | Krista Borger | Northampton Community College |
| 174 | Deanna Chiapuzzi | Northampton Community College |
| 175 | Brianna Hull | Northampton Community College |
| 176 | Nadalyn Imbriaco | Northampton Community College |
| 177 | Victoria Johnson | Northampton Community College |
| 178 | Lynn Nunamaker | Northampton Community College |
| 179 | Hailey Mager | Northampton Community College |
| 180 | Ellyn Rodriquez | Northampton Community College |
| 181 | Brianna Schwab | Northampton Community College |
| 182 | Kaitlyn Seymore | Northampton Community College |
| 183 | Tina Truong | Northampton Community College |
| 184 | Ilyse Shapiro | Avalon Association Management |
| 185 | Jessie Shi | |
| 186 | Jennifer Shipman | DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia-Valley Forge |
| 187 | Steve Shultz | Lincoln Financial |
| 188 | Laura Smith | JR Global Events, Inc |
| 189 | Hannah Smith | Party Rental LTD |
| 190 | Raymond F Smith, CMP | Vanguard |
| 191 | Natalie Spacco, HMCC | Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. |
| 192 | Suzanne Stianche | Discover Lehigh Valley |
| 193 | Rebecca Streets-Montagna | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 194 | William Sullivan | University of Delaware - Hospitality |
| 195 | Gail M. Sullivan, CMP HMCC, CIS | Maritz Travel |
| 196 | Wendy Sutowski, CMP | The American College of Financial Services |
| 197 | Ignatius Swart | Eventions Productions |
| 198 | Tim Mrosko | Eventions Productions |
| 199 | Kristin Szaro | |
| 200 | Lisa M Taulane, CMP CIS | Travel Leaders / Meetings iQ |
| 201 | Kelley S Thwaite, CMP | Experient/KM Event Productions, LLC |
| 202 | Brandi Tice | Play with a Purpose |
| 203 | Jennie Udell | Stockton & Partners, Meetings and Events |
| 204 | Kathryn Van Brunt | Dover Downs Hotel & Conference Center |
| 205 | Kate Van Graafeiland, CMP CMM | National Board of Medical Examiners |
| 206 | John Vannostran | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 207 | Cindi Viviano | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 208 | Carla Watts | Macquarie Investment Management |
| 209 | Austin Wedo | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 210 | Bonnie Weiss | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 211 | Michelle Wescott | Camelback Resort |
| 212 | Drew Westveer | Chestnut Hill College |
| 213 | John Wright | The Study Hotel at University City |
| 214 | Joseph Zeigler | University of Delaware Hospitality |
| 215 | Michele Zippilli, CMP | Vanguard |
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