On-Demand Education

Did you set a professional resolution for 2022? Join the FICP community on February 4 to kick off the New Year with a focus on you and your professional development! Learn from our presenters, Kristi Allan, CMP and Elyse Dawson, CMP, DES, about their top strategies on how demonstrating your value can propel you forward, time management tips to keep you focused and on task, and much more.

Change is a global force that has brought with it unpredictability and uncertainty that has challenged many organizations. It is how organizations respond to change, how they control risk and they build capacity that determines their agility and ability to succeed. Resilient organizations are based on an environment of continuous learning and vibrant cultures where teamwork thrives. Dr. Dave Williams will discuss how controlling risk is critical for success in the aerospace and healthcare sectors where he learned lessons from data-driven decision making, speaking up, and working collaboratively benefits many other sectors. The best way to predict the future is to shape it though knowledge and embrace it with agility. Learn from the experiences of award-winning CEO, Dr. Dave Williams, who has experienced first-hand and successfully led large organizations to thrive in high-stakes environments.

As the industry emerges from the pandemic, sustainability within live events is becoming a hot topic and a top priority with meeting professionals. As we look at the future of in-person meetings, site visits and more, how will this change the way we do business? Panelists will discuss: - How are venues adapting to this trend? - Will it become a mandate? - Will planners look at destination selection through a new lens with a focus on environmentally friendly and sustainable events? - How can a venue or DMO ensure they are staying abreast of this emerging trend? - How can sustainability be financially feasible for both planners and suppliers? After covering these questions, the panelists will have an open Q&A. Be sure to join to get your questions answered!

Learn from a panel of industry peers on impactful experiences that set them up to lead, how collaboration and partnerships have helped them succeed in their job path, and tips for leadership skill development that can be implemented at any stage of your career.

When it comes to selecting meeting menus, the choices meeting planners and their catering partners make are vital to the well-being of their attendees, budget and the planet. Sustainable food & beverage requires much more than calculating your carbon footprint. In lies a responsibility for making healthy and safe food choices for a large number of people while also maximizing budgets and minimizing waste. And while the COVID-19 pandemic enabled a return to more single use packaging and plastic in the short term, sustainability is still an achievable goal to maintain and improve your events. From incorporating organic products, minimizing transportation, minimizing waste and utilizing registration systems (and even more!), this session will provide key considerations for creating sustainable food and beverage programs for your events as well as resources to assist you.