Global Meetings Industry Day Calgary

“Global Industry. Local Impact”

“Research into the impact of international conferences on a city’s economic development has evolved beyond easily measurable tourism-related metrics, like direct spend on hotels and restaurants. Today, there’s growing focus on the long-term benefits following a conference, both for local business and academic communities, as well as for visiting professionals and their organizations.” – Greg Oates. Skift.com. October 2016.

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) brings together leaders from across the meetings and events industry to showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, business and communities. Meeting professionals across the world participate in the international day of advocacy, with more than 120 events held across 6 continents in 2018.

Come join the conversation with our host, Dave Kelly, and a panel of local experts including Amy Johnson, Mark Starratt and Miki Reeder on the importance of the meetings industry and the power it has to drive positive business outcomes, build strong communities and create valuable personal connections.

• Host: Dave Kelly, Celebrity Host & Emcee
• Panelists:
  Amy Johnson, General Manager Hyatt Regency Calgary and Chair Calgary Hotel Association
  Mark Starratt, Co-Chair, Host Organizing Committee, 2025 Rotary International Convention Director, Wealth Management and Portfolio Manager with Richardson GMP Ltd.
  Miki Reeder, President & CEO, The Connect Group & President & General Manager, Canadian Energy Chamber of Commerce

Schedule:

3:00PM – 3:30PM: Registration and Networking
3:30PM – 3:45PM: Welcome Remarks
3:45PM – 4:45PM: Panel Discussion with Q&A
4:45PM – 6:00PM: Networking Reception

Event website: http://mpi-gcc.org/meetinginfo.php?id=41&ts=1520290631

Tickets:

$45.00 MPI-GCC – Member Registration
$65.00 Non Member/Guest Registration
$25.00 MPI-GCC – Student Member Registration
$45.00 PCMA Canada West – Member Registration