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ABOUT THE EVENT
MEET (Meeting Education Event & Tradeshow) is an interactive meeting education event and tradeshow offering comprehensive educational tracks, training and networking opportunities for people who plan and manage meetings and events. Join us for our 24-hour program, a full-day program, or a half-day including general session, luncheon and tradeshow. Whatever your schedule allows, you will be connected to more than 125 exhibitors, some of the most influential speakers, prominent sponsors, plus worthwhile education and general sessions. Registration is complimentary for qualified meeting and event planners.
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REGISTRATION/PROGRAM DATES 2008:
MEET – New Jersey 2008 – October 29 & 30 – The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset, NJ
Click Here for more information and to register.
MEET – San Francisco 2008 – December 3 & 4 – The Hilton Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Click Here for more information and to register.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (2008 MEET Events):
- Opening Session: Successful Meeting Methods Forum
- Dynamic General Session Speaker - A Kick in the Attitude - Sam Glenn
- Move Between Five Comprehensive Tracks:
- The Future of the Meetings' Industry
- Meeting Planning 101
- Advanced Meeting Management
- Meeting Technology
- Professional Development & Career
- Over 125 Exhibitors Representing the Most Prominent Venues and Suppliers in the Nation
- Tea-cup Auction with over 150 Fabulous Prizes from Gift Baskets, Gift Cards to Weekend Get-a-Ways
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
You will benefit from attending this event if you are a meeting or event planner, meeting management professional, or your key responsibilities related to the meeting industry:
- 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
WHY ATTEND?
Learn the basics, enhance your skills and educate others about the contributions of meeting planners and the importance of meetings to achieving an organization's strategic goals.
Curriculum is presented in multi-tiered individual tracks geared toward the novice professional, experienced pro and professionals and levels in between. Explore a Supplier Showcase featuring national and local venues, conference centers, CVB's, and meeting service providers.
Attendees receive valuable credit toward industry-recognized certifications:
- Certified Meeting Professional - 1.25 contact hours/points per session attended
- Certified Account Executive - 6 continuing education Units (CEU) for attending all sessions
PLANNER TESTIMONIALS
"What a fantastic event! I enjoy networking with fellow meeting planners and learning what's new in our line of business - from contracting to "hot" properties to driving attendees to the events. What an educational uplift!"
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
"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
"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
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PLANNER EVENT REGISTRATION PACKAGE OVERVIEW AND FEES
Join us for a full conference package, one day admission or a half-day, whatever your schedule will allow. Don't forget to bring a guest or colleague with you for FREE. This year admission for all qualified meeting and event planners is complimentary thanks to our strategic partners. Please register your guest(s) in the online guest information section. Packages include:
- Two-day Conference Package (Wednesday and Thursday):
- Package includes all events on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday begins with optional tour of the hosting venue at Somerset Park, PM break, Successful Meeting Methods Forum, Reception and Show. Thursday includes continental breakfast, AM and PM educational tracks, opening and closing general sessions, exhibitor showcase, tea-cup auction, networking luncheon, and access to all presentation materials.
- Full-day Conference Package (Thursday):
- Package begins on Thursday morning and includes continental breakfast, AM and PM educational tracks, opening and closing sessions, exhibitor showcase, tea-cup auction, networking luncheon and access to all presentation materials.
- Half-day Conference Packages (Wednesday or Thursday):
- Wednesday: Package includes optional venue tour, PM break, Successful Meeting Methods Forum and Reception and Show.
- Thursday: Package begins at 10:30 am with the opening general session, exhibitor showcase, tea-cup auction, networking luncheon and access to all presentation materials.
MEET JOURNAL
MEET Journal is published four times a year and provides timely topics from our MEET Events, Calendar of Events and new information available in our Resource & Education Center.
Coming Soon: Our MEET Journal Spring 2008.
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