8:15 - 9 a.m.
Getting Ahead in Business: Straight Talk from Top Female Executives
(Conference program registrants only)
Location: Room 305
Female business executives share their views on the decision-making process needed to make it in the business. Hear the presenters discuss how to define strategy, manage conflict, and handle difficult situations that will put you on the career path to success.
Moderator: Wendy Kallergis, President and CEO, Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association
Panelists:
Jennifer Behar, Owner, Jennifer's Homemade
Kelly Murphy, President/General Manager, Panache A Classic Party Rentals Co.
Maria Elena Rubio, General Manager, Mondrian Hotel
Demystifying RFIs, RFPs, and the Proposal to Win Business
(Conference program registrants only)
Location: Room 304
Hear from a panel of experts as they uncover the mysteries behind great proposal writing. Learn how to decipher proposals to avoid surprises down the road. You’ll leave this session with greater confidence to tackle your next RFI, RFP, or proposal.
Moderator: Mark Wells, Vice President, Creative Services, Hello Florida!
Panelists:
Dahlton Bennington, CMP, CMM Director of Business Meeting Services for SFN Group (formerly named Spherion Corporation)
Paula Kramer, CMP- Meeting & Event Manager, Experient
Connie Riley, CSEP, CMP, Vice President of Event Operations T. Skorman Productions, Inc.
9:15 - 10 a.m.
Don't Let This Happen to You: War Stories From Event Veterans
(Conference program registrants only)
Location: Room 305
Hear unbelievable and real stories from the front lines about event disasters and how they were averted in the field. Learn from their experiences.
Moderator: Mona Meretsky, CSEP, President, COMCOR Event and Meeting Production, Inc. / COMCOR Consulting Services, Inc.
Panelists:
Sean DeFreitas, Owner, Designs by Sean
Bill Hansen, President, Bill Hansen Catering
Tracy Wallach, Senior Meetings and Special Events Planner, Southeast Toyota Distributors
Greg Zalkin, Founder and CEO, Room Service Rentals
Catering Trends: A Comprehensive View of Current Trends in the Event Industry
(Conference program registrants only)
Location: Room 304
This session will cover everything about the latest catering trends you want to know about, including menu design, creative themes, service, beverages, and adding those special touches that are even more important in the current economy.
Moderator: Kimberley Baker, Event Planner, Tech Data Corporation
Panelists:
Lauren Balden, President and Owner, Catering by Design
Keith Blauschild, Owner, Parkland Chef Catering
Warren Dietel, President and Owner, Puff 'N Stuff Catering
Bonnie Fimiano, Founder and Owner, Cafe Ala Carte
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
General Session
2010 BizBash Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (All attendees)
Morning Keynote Presentation:
The Importance of Customer Service and Bringing Greater Value to Today's Events
(All attendees)
Enjoy a showcase of Colin's most recent and incredible work, as he discusses the role of customer service in creating unforgettable events.
Speaker:
Colin Cowie, C.E.O., Colin Cowie Lifestyle Event Design and Production
Keynote presentation sponsored by KARLA Conceptual Event Experiences
11:15 am
Trade Show Floor Opens (All attendees)
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Brand Me Luncheon - Your Tool Kit for Branding Success
(Conference program registrants only)
Join the discussion with fellow planners in this interactive lunch that will help you enhance your personal or corporate Brand IQ, from establishing your strategy to successfully raising brand awareness.
Speakers:
Dr. Joanna Leoni, Ed.D., Department Chair, College of Business, Johnson & Wales University
Dr. Maureen Lloyd-James, Ed.S., PhD., Professor, College of Business, Johnson & Wales University
1:30 - 3:50 p.m.
Mini-Sessions (All attendees)
Don't miss these sessions on the show floor that give you access to the latest tools and tips quickly and effectively, including:
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Million Dollar Menus...On A Budget
Hear ideas from the masters on taming the catering challenges for your mid-price events and how to sell lesser priced menus.
Speakers: Joy Wallace, CEO/President, A Joy Wallace Catering Production and Neil Borden, Corporate Sales, A Joy Wallace Catering Production
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Invitation Trends: Affordable Luxury in 2010
Tips for designing and deploying invitations that work.
Speaker: Steve Paster, President and CEO, Alpine Creative Group -
Entertainment Booking Tips & Caveats
What you need to know to book entertainment acts with confidence before your next event.
Speaker: Connie Riley, CSEP, CMP, Vice President of Event Operations T. Skorman Productions, Inc.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Keynote Presentation:
The Latest Trends In The Changing Events Landscape (All attendees)
Chad will share the latest ideas and key trends from across the event spectrum during this session.
Speakers:
Chad Kaydo, editor in chief, BizBash Media
Bruce Sutka, President, Sutka Productions International
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Industry Mash-Up (All attendees)
Mash-Up: Many sources joined together as one...
Join the experience in Florida's first Industry Mash-Up, where associations join together as one and share the benefits of building your business. So many contacts in one hour - join these following associations and chapters on our trade show floor for the ultimate in networking:
| ISES Orlando | NACE Orlando |
| ISES Southern Florida Caribbean | NACE Tampa Bay |
| Meetings & Hospitality Alliance of South Florida | NACE Southern Florida |
| MPI Greater Orlando | NAWP - Miami Dade and Broward Chapter |
| MPI South Florida | NAWP - Palm Beach Chapter |
| MPI Tampa Bay Area | Site Florida |
5:00 p.m.
Trade Show Floor Closes
5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Networking Cocktail Reception (All attendees)
All sessions and speakers are subject to cancellation or revision.
