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2010 Program Dates

• EMCVenues MEET USA - Midwest 2010- Chicago, IL Area - June 3 & 4
• EMCVenues MEET USA - Mid-Atlantic 2010- Lansdowne Resort, VA– July 8 and 9
• EMCVenues MEET USA - East Coast 2010- Crowne Plaza in Fairfield, NJ- Thursday Oct. 28th & Friday Oct. 29th. Registration opens soon.
• EMCVenues MEET USA - West Coast 2010- San Francisco, CA Area - December 2 & 3 Registration opens soon.

Program Highlights

Meeting management training sessions are for the beginner- to advanced-level meeting and event professionals.

Day 1 (3:00pm – 7:30pm)

General Session & Keynote Speaker - Social Media Tips and Trends Facing Meeting Planners

The Color of Red Break

Speed Networking Session

Reception, Networking Mixer and Prize Drawings

Day 2 (7:00am – 3:00pm)

AM Continental Connection Breakfast

The Color of Blue Break

16 Educational Sessions (AM)

Team Networking Session with Meeting Planners

Supplier Showcase and Prize Drawings

Who Should Attend: Qualifiers and Conditions

You will benefit from attending this event if you are a meeting or event planner, meeting management professional, or your key responsibilities relate to the meeting industry in some way, such as:

• Meeting Planning, Operations, Services, Coordination, Development, Management
• Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing
• Event, Trade Show and Conference Management
• Executive Coordinator/Administration
• Travel Management
• Human Resources, Training
• Independent Meeting Planning Company

Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend

EMCVenues’ MEET USA 2010 promises to be an exceptional and unique experience for you, featuring:

1. Timely General Session "Hot" Topics

2. Top-Notch Educational Sessions

3. Two Showcases with Prominent Meeting Suppliers

4. Quality Networking Opportunities

5. Fabulous Food and Beverage Functions

6. Special Entertainment

7. Prizes and Drawings

8. A Great Example of a "Green" and “Healthy” Meeting

9. Speed-Networking Mixer

10. EMCVenues MEET USA - The Premier Meeting and Education Conference in America

Experience this premier event for yourself.

Planner Event Registration: Package Overview and Fees

* MEET USA 2010 is complimentary for all qualified meeting and event planners and their qualified guest(s)! Special thanks to Gilman Performance Group, Rick Bloom Audiovisual, Turning Technologies, On-Time Promotions and all of our meeting supplier exhibitors for their support.

• ONE or TWO DAY EMCVENUES MEET USA Package
  • Day 1 includes an optional hotel tour and lunch, opening general session, educational session, supplier showcase, speed networking mixer, ending with an exceptional networking reception and prize drawings.
  • Day 2 includes morning and afternoon educational sessions, networking luncheon and general session, supplier showcase, prize drawings and access to all presentation materials.

* Note: If your company requires you to pay due to occupational requirements, there are fee-based admission items.

Planner Testimonials

"What a fantastic event! I enjoy networking with fellow meeting planners and learning what's new in our business - from contracting to "hot" properties to driving attendees to the events. What an educational uplift!"
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

"Thank you for giving me an opportunity to meet other meeting planning professionals in a relaxed setting, where networking and interaction was encouraged. There was a positive creative energy to the group discussions."
- Speaker Resource Center

"MEET was one of the most well-rounded conferences I have ever attended. They provided the perfect balance of fun, education and networking opportunities. Definitely a conference to put on your ‘must attend’ list."
- American Express

"This is the perfect opportunity to personally meet and talk with the venues you are looking at. A face-to-face can bring new light to the web pages you were looking at. It is also a great time to learn about trends in the industry as well as discuss the same with vendors present."
- Cleinman Performance Partners

Click here to watch a testimonial video on You Tube.

For assistance with your event-planning needs, click here to request meeting services or contact us.

EMCVenues MEET USA Exhibitor Information:

If you are a meeting supplier and interested in attending or exhibiting at EMCVenues MEET USA please click here to learn more about MEET USA Statistics, Fees, and Sponsorship Opportunities.