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Registration & AccommodationsScheduleWednesday, March 23 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Optional Dinner Thursday, March 24 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Contracting Smart in an Uncertain Future Moving forward with in-person event contracts has been made even more complicated with the continuing pandemic, supply chain issues, and staffing shortages. How can we contract for future event, smartly? We will review four common contracting components and how to negotiate them to protect your interests.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Networking Lunch
Facilitators: Tiffany Brown, Virginia Tech and Rebecca Butler, MSW, CFRE, Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Planning events over the past two years can feel similar to learning a new dance...Am I getting this right? What IS this music? Let this idea sharing session put you on the path to a groovy year of planning. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Property Tour Enjoy the sights of the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterside Hotel as Denise Creasman showcases how this lovely property can work for your next in-person or hybrid event.
Facilitator: Pamela Flynn, Eisenman & Associates, Inc. You excel at planning a multitude of events for your organization or client, it's almost effortless. But how well can you think on your feet? Think outside the box? This challenging and fun activity will test your event planning skills.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Break 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Networking Reception 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Dinner 8:30 p.m. - After Dinner Fun (stay tuned for more information) Friday, March 25 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Power Walk on the Boardwalk with Denise 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Moderator: Megan Williams, CAE, CMP, Virginia Sheriff's Association Panelists:
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9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Beverage Refill Break KPI’s and metrics and spreadsheets, oh my! While data can seem scary, it can be put to profound use to measure much more than simply event success: it can help you proactively manage and improve your conference. In this session, we will provide you with tips and strategies on how to utilize data to personalize an experience, maximize attendee engagement, and ensure your event goes off without a hitch.
Session Objectives
10:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - Stretch Break Moderator: Rhea George, CAE, American Institute of Architects, Virginia This “flipped panel” lets us hear from you, our audience of planners, who are on the ground making things happen. If necessity is the mother of invention, what did YOU invent in 2021? Dazzle us with your creativity. What did you invent that resulted in your event being an unforgettable experience?
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Closing Remarks and Adjourn
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 a.m. Portsmouth Renaissance Tin Lunch Box to Go!
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