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This resource is an AI session recap from the 2024 FICP Annual Conference.
AI is reshaping the way we work, and while we’ve embraced its potential, it can still seem elusive. Hear from industry peers who have bravely experimented with AI tools to streamline tasks and enhance event experiences. Through real-life success stories and challenges, gain insights into effective AI applications that have saved time, generated content, produced analytics and delivered unexpected value. You’ll leave with practical advice and inspiration for integrating AI into your own processes.
Sustainability goes beyond mere checkboxes— it's about making impactful choices that benefit both people and the planet. This session will explore the scope of sustainability and the implementation of practical best practices while aiming for industry-leading standards. Through real-world examples and a review of available resources, you'll gain actionable insights and a sustainability mindset to elevate your meetings and events.
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At IMEX 2024, SITE and the Incentive Research Foundation launched the invaluable report from the 2024 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) study. Join this program with FICP to dive into ITI insights specific to the financial services and insurance (F&I) industry and how the F&I industry compares to others. You’ll leave this program with data-backed talking points about incentive travel to bring to your leadership team as well as data on global trends in incentive travel to serve as a benchmark for your organization.
Embark on a transformative journey to chart your career path with clarity and confidence. This session is designed to help participants identify the pivotal steps in their professional development, harness their unique strengths, and utilize essential tools needed for advancement. As annual review season approaches, you will be equipped with strategies to effectively pitch your value and career aspirations to leadership, ensuring your goals are both recognized and supported.
Participants will then break into groups to discuss their career challenges with peers and a coach. This session is designed to help you develop a concrete career plan, strategize for annual reviews, or solve specific career-related problems. By engaging with others who share similar experiences, you'll gain valuable insights and personalized guidance to navigate your professional journey.
To maximize the benefits of this session, attendees will be sent the CliftonStrengths Assessment to complete beforehand. This will enrich the attendees’ experience and enable deeper, more meaningful career conversations during the program. This session is curated for rising professionals with less than 10 years of industry experience, but all career levels are welcome.
Join fellow FICP meetings professionals and hospitality partners to discuss budgeting best practices and 2025 expectations. Whether you're aiming to optimize event spend or benchmark against industry standards, this discussion is tailored to provide actionable insights to shape the success of your future programs. Participants will also delve into the latest data from FICP’s Summer Pulse Survey, released in August, which is focused on budgeting and 2025 projections for meetings and events.
Discussion topics include: