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Speaker Showcase - Courtney Clark, Hamza Khan, Sylvie di Giusto

ReVisionary Thinking: The Science and Strategy of Succeeding No Matter What - Courtney Clark, Resilience and ReVisionary Thinking Expert. Represented by SpeakInc Speakers Bureau

Brave New Work: The Change-Friendly Playbook for Navigating Non-Stop Transformation - Hamza Khan, Future of Work and People-First Leadership Expert. Represented by Speakers Spotlight

You Have 7 Seconds. Make Them Count! Sylvie di Giusto, Personal Branding and Customer Experience Expert. Represented by Gotham Artists

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Conference Recording

How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing the Business Landscape

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had a profound impact worldwide and is changing the way we work and plan meetings and events. This two-part general session began with Future Today Institute’s Samantha Jordan speaking on, AI-Driven Business Transformation: Powering the Future Today.

In this future-focused keynote, Samantha Jordan, futurist and consultant at the Future Today Institute, examined the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on organizations across industries in the modern world. Jordan emphasized that, as AI continues to evolve industries, it is crucial for organizations to understand and embrace its potential, as well as work through the risks and ethical challenges it presents. Drawing upon her own cutting-edge research and insights, she examined the remarkable ways AI technologies are revolutionizing business landscapes, and how leaders and their teams can seize transformative opportunities to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving market.

Sam then was joined onstage by an esteemed panel who reflected on how AI has specifically influenced the meetings and events industry. Through examining real-world examples and key trends, you left this industry discussion informed and ready to embrace what’s next.

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Webinar

Spreadsheet Heaven...How to Use Excel Most Effectively.

Excel can perform so many functions for the event professionals. From handling budgets, registration to calculating sleeping room rates & determining registration fees, you’ll be able to leverage this powerful tool in many ways. This session is your opportunity to explore all of the functionality that Excel has to offer and take home with you tools to save you and your organization time and money.

By attending this session and you will work with and receive an Excel shortcut cheat sheet, as well as being able to receive all of the sample worksheets utilized during the class.

After participating in this session, the attendee will be able to:
-Identify and use over 15 essential Excel functions & tools
-Learn how to build workbooks with 3D references
-Understand and use advanced tools such as Pivot Tables and working with multiple worksheets

A working knowledge of Excel is strongly recommended to attend this course.

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FICP Chat

FICP Chats: All Things Event Design, Offerings and Trends

Join Jennifer Squeglia, CMP, Past Chair of FICP’s Board of Directors, as she brings together our Meetings Professionals members and Hospitality Partners to moderate a discussion about the future of meetings. Topics include: - How are you creating accessible meetings and events? - How are you incorporating new offerings into your events? - What new trends are you seeing with event design? - Is your schedule of events back to pre-pandemic levels? - And much more!

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Forward Focused: How Industry Changes Are Influencing Strategy, Partnerships and Client Expectations

After the pandemic of 1918 came the Roaring 20s. Similarly, we are on the brink of a revolution. Technology developments, the workforce, our collective values, health initiatives and sustainability efforts are all changing the way we plan meetings and events for the financial and insurance industry. What do meetings professionals expect from their partnerships moving forward? How has the hospitality community responded and addressed current challenges and emerging trends? Join an esteemed panel as they discuss top priorities for the next five years to prepare yourself and your teams for doing business in this new era. Discussion includes: - Industry changes: New generation of buyers and sellers – what motivates them (e.g., incentives/cash bonus, business travel/leisure travel, inclusivity), technology and automation of services - Perspective from meetings professional leadership on how their future is different (e.g., 5-year strategy, changing expectations of partners) - Perspective from the hospitality community (e.g., health, labor shortages, increasing costs, sustainability/carbon footprint) - Strategic partnerships (e.g., managing and communicating client expectations, becoming an extension of your client teams)

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