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SUMMARY:Selling Vancouver: Delivering the Attendee Experience
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 14\, 2026 \nWe’re beyond excited and incredibly proud to be hosting PCMA Canada West Chapter’s “Selling Vancouver: Delivering the Attendee Experience” Lunch & Learn on September 14 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel! \nJoin industry peers for an inspiring afternoon of insights\, networking\, and conversation. \nRegister now to hear from our experienced panelists. This is shaping up to be a must attend event for the meetings and events community! \n📅 September 14\, 2026\n🕓 11:30AM – 1:30PM\n📍 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel\, Ambleside 1 Room (4th Meeting Room Floor) \n  \nRegister here!
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/selling-vancouver-delivering-the-attendee-experience/
LOCATION:Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel\, 1128 Hastings St W\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:PCMA CW Educational Series: Experts @ Work presents Beth Surmont
DESCRIPTION:PCMA CW Educational Series: Experts @ Work presents Beth Surmont \nDate: Wednesday\, October 30\, 2024 \nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm PST | 12:30pm – 2:00pm MST \nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to you after registering) \nPCMA Canada West is excited to invite Beth Surmont\, FASAE\, CMP-Fellow\, CAE\, VP of Business Event Strategy and co-founder of SocialOffset for our Educational Series: Experts @ Work. \n” A New Approach for Event Design” \nIn our current models\, events are designed for consumption. We tend to squeeze as much content as we can into the schedule\, leaving attendees feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.\nThey are inspired with ideas but frustrated at how to connect the dots and bring them forward. What would it mean to shift from the all-you-can-eat buffet to a meaningful and intentional menu of content that includes hands-on application\, collaborative conversations\, and time to absorb and reflect. With small shifts to our approach\, we can create space for our audiences to translate ideas into knowledge and wish lists into action plans.\nIn this session\, you will learn a simple framework that can take your events to the next level. With recommendations on fresh formats and constructs for how to approach audience-centered design\, you will leave filled with ideas that you can implement for your next event. \nLearning Outcomes: \n1. How to use a simple framework to infuse more intention to your events\n2. How to bring more joy into your event design\n3. How to create space for audiences to reflect\, connect\, and have fun \nBeth Surmont\, VP of Business Event Strategy & Design at 360 Live Media\, is celebrated for her transformative approach to event planning and her advocacy for social impact. With over 20 years of experience\, she has developed innovative event solutions for associations and non-profits. Recently\, she co-founded SocialOffset\, a platform enabling event organizers to counterbalance socially contentious issues in event destinations by supporting local charities. This changemaking venture\, alongside her contributions as an A.I. innovator and advocate for mental health resilience\, solidifies her status as a visionary in the events industry. \nThis event is 1.5 CMP hours
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/pcma-cw-educational-series-experts-work-presents-beth-surmont/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Spark! 2021
DESCRIPTION:Spark! 2021\nPCMA Canada West is excited to bring back our signature event – Spark! in November. This event will be in a fully virtual format. \n \nBest in Class Speaker at Spark! this November!\n  \nEvent Agenda\n\n9:30 AM Opening Remark\nJeromy Gilchrist\, President\, PCMA Canada West \n9:45 AM Reimaging the Audience Journey\nJustin Boone\, Untitled Future \nThis primarily centers around a journey-building framework that he developed and uses with a lot of his clients to explore different ways we can approach mapping out audience journeys for events. \nThis session is sponsored by Tourism Richmond. \n10:30 AM Break & GreenHat Game \n10:45 AM PCMA Canada West Board Fireside Chat\nStephanie Lynch\, Explore Edmonton\nOwen Chiu\, Destination Vancouver \nThe event will be moderated by Roger Haskett\, Engagement Unlimited  \n* Agenda listed in Pacific Time (PT)\n** Agenda is subject to change \nSpeakers\n\nJustin Boone\nFounder\nUntitled FutureJustin Boone is a researcher\, strategist and designer that has built a career working with some of the most notable and disruptive brands in modern history. His work includes narrative and experience architecture development\, campaign strategy\, creative direction and content development for a wide range of applications.In 2020\, Justin founded Untitled Future\, a story-driven strategic marketing agency. The name Untitled Future stems from a direct acknowledgement that we don’t know what tomorrow will bring. We can only control how we address today in hopes that our decisions will result in a positive impact on the world of tomorrow. The agency centers its work around exploring how brands\, their products and services\, make us feel\, think and act—and finding new ways to imbue stronger meaning around those attributes through rich\, compelling storytelling and experiences.\nRoger Haskett\nPresident\nEngagement UnlimitedRoger Haskett is an award-winning international speaker and president of Engagement Unlimited. With his highly successful keynotes\, workshops and innovative emcee services\, he ignites positive transformational change in teams and individuals across North America and beyond.Roger’s keynotes center around internal and external engagement and include high performance under stress\, the power of play\, effective communication/networking skills and the “Age of Engage” within companies and culture at large.Roger has an impressive background in acting and education. He holds a BFA in Acting\, and a Master of Arts in Education\, and has appeared in over 175 films\, TV shows\, and commercials. You may have been seen him in shows like the X-Files\, Supernatural\, Stargate\, iRobot\, iZombie\, Wayward Pines or You Me Her.\n\nSponsors\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/spark-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T173000
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SUMMARY:Sippin’ With Students
DESCRIPTION:You never know when a casual coffee chat could change the course of your career. Networking is one of the best ways to find a new job\, but it’s also an effective and exciting way to keep expanding your connections\, even when you’re not job hunting.  \nPlease join us on Tuesday\, September 21\, at 4pm PST\, for Sippin with Students\, hosted by the Southwest & Pacific Chapter of PCMA. Register now to gain tips and valuable advice in an informal setting from a group of successful event professionals while collaborating with other PCMA student members.  \n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 21\, 2021\nTime: 4pm – 5:30pm PST\nWho: Students\nWhat: Sippin’ with Students\nWhere: Zoom Meetings (Call-in details will be provided to you upon registration)\nCost: Complimentary\n\nQuestions? Please contact Adrien Aloi\, Board Member\, adrien.aloi@gmail.com \nSession Objectives \n\nSecure answers to your questions by a group of seasoned event professionals\nLearn about different sectors of the events industry\nCollaborate with other PCMA Student Members\n\nMeet the Panelists \n\n\n\n\nLisa Lewis\nLisa has over 28 years of experience in the luxury hotel market including on-property and in global sales. She is involved with Sunbelt MPI and AZSAE as well as a Board Member for the PCMA Southwest Pacific Chapter. She was awarded top Global Sales Manager by Global Cynergies and various awards at ALHI.\n\n\n\nTodd Hester\nTodd Hester\, Regional Vice President of Venues for Encore\, has been in the live events / hospitality industry for 24 years and brings a diverse background through working closely with multiple market segments\, hotel chains and ownership groups from the Rockies to the Hawaiian Islands. He has held roles in his organization from Technician to Venue Director to Divisional Leadership. In his current role\, he supports Encore’s venue operations in Los Angeles and Hawaii.\n\n\n\nCasey Shields\nCasey Shields has been a professional in the Meetings and Events industry for over 20 years. Beginning her career at The Venetian Hotel Resort & Casino\, Casey transitioned to a medium-sized General Contractor before spending ten years with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. She now leads the group sales efforts for Las Vegas’s newest attraction Meow Wolf. Casey sits on the board for PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter as well as the Las Vegas Hospitality Association.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/sippin-with-students/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:PCMA Canada West Student Information Panel
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, August 26\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 12:30pm PST/ 12:30pm – 1:30pm MST\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to you after registering)\n\nAre you a student that excited about a career in events and hospitality\, but worried about the pandemic’s impact on the industry? PCMA Canada West is pleased to host a virtual student information panel that will feature some of the local industry’s top experts who will share their insights and experience and answer your questions! \nTopics to be covered: \n\nHow they started out their careers in the event industry\nWhat they wish they knew when they started out\nIndustry dos and don’ts they’ve learned throughout the years\nHow Covid changed their business and how they’ve adapted to that\nHow the industry has evolved over their career\n\nMeet our Panelist:  \n \n  \n\nLeanne Calderwood CMP ConferenceDirect Associate\, and Hospitality Industry Trainer\n\n \nLeanne Calderwood\, CMP believes developing a personal brand is the key to setting yourself apart in the hospitality industry.   Serving as a ConferenceDirect site selection associate for the past 14 years\,  Leanne used the industry’s hiatus in 2020 to help other sales professionals to find their voice and create a brand that attracts business and opportunities.   Through this work\, her true passion was ignited and now Leanne serves her community through her blog\, videos\, online courses and consulting services around LinkedIn and personal branding.   \nWhen she’s not talking shop\, you can find Leanne drinking tea\, making jam and gardening at her home in Kelowna\, BC with her husband\, 2 teenage sons\, and her dog\, Farls Barkley. \n  \n  \n\nDarren Dreger\, CESP DES Director of Sales & Events\, BC Event Management\n\nDarren embarked on his career in the special event and technical production industry over twenty years ago\, volunteering at the Music West Conference & Festival. Darren’s energy and passion for the industry helped propel him to the position of Production Manager of the festival and conference. \nIn 2004\, Darren joined BC Event Management\, Western Canada’s leading Event Company in producing international award-winning productions. Darren’s role as Director of Sales and Events allows him to maximize his event production and technical skills. Darren is an active member in the special events industry\, he is a past board member of the International Live Events Association (ILEA) and is currently the VP of Education & Events for Meetings Professionals International BC Chapter. \n  \n  \n\nStephanie Lynch Manager\, Partnership and Projects\, Explore Edmonton\n\nStephanie Lynch is Manager\, Partnerships and Projects with the Business Events team at Explore Edmonton.  With over 18 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry in bringing meetings and conventions of all sizes to Edmonton. \nFrom executing an escape room for planners to learn more about Edmonton\, to hosting her own video series called “Stephanie’s Diaries\,” to leading a snowball fight in summer\, Stephanie loves to find ways to engage with clients while also having a bit of fun too! \nBeing a part of industry associations like PCMA is tremendously valuable to her to gain a global perspective and collaboration with peers. Outside of the office\, she has recently started golfing. \n  \n  \n\nHelen Koutsandreas Director\, US and International Sales\, Fairmont Hotels\, Vancouver\n\nHaving graduated from the Hospitality and Tourism Program at BCIT  in 1988\, Helen worked in several hotels and catering venues before settling in with Fairmont Hotels in 1995. \nShe has worked in many positions to include Catering Manager\, Conference Service Manager\, Sales Manager\, and finally Director of International and US Sales. \nShe’s had the pleasure of working at and being on the opening team of several properties in the lower mainland and is currently representing the Fairmont Waterfront\, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, and Fairmont Pacific Rim in downtown Vancouver. \n  \n  \n  \n\nEmma C. Parston\, CMP Partner\, ConnectSeven Group\n\nWith an emphasis on relationship building and project management\, Emma’s desired goal is to work with her client to help them realize their vision and produce the most effective event for their unique purpose. \nEmma co-founded ConnectSeven Group in 2015. Operating around the world from Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada\, ConnectSeven is a boutique consulting and event management firm focused on destination and community development. They are the only firm to combine award-winning event expertise with global tourism and community development consultants. \n  \n  \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/pcma-canada-west-student-panel-save-the-date/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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SUMMARY:Experts @ Work - Natasha Hilliard
DESCRIPTION:PCMA CW Educational Series: Experts @ Work\npresents Natasha Hilliard\nDate: May 27\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 12:30pm PST | 12:30pm – 1:30pm MST\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to registrants 3 days prior to the event) \nPCMA Canada West is excited to invite Natasha Hilliard; Director Institutional Division at MCI Group Canada to lead our 2021 Educational Series: Experts @ Work this month. \n“Facts & Stats Around Virtual Events”\nIn a world shaped by uncertainty and fast innovation\, many organizations have had the need to quickly adapt to stay relevant through the transition of their in-person events to a virtual platform. \n \nMCI globally has been working with clients around the world through this shift to virtual and if there is one thing this past year has taught us\, is that data is King!  Join Natasha Hilliard\, Director\, Institutional Division with  MCI Canada on May 27th to learn some interesting data behind virtual events and behind-the-scenes engagement statistics.  \nThe session will be moderated by Stephanie Johnson from the Vancouver Convention Centre. \nGet to Know the Speaker: Natasha Hilliard!\n \n \nJoined MCI in 2007 and with 20+ years of experience\, Natasha is responsible for working with our Association clients through strategic business development\, helping clients navigate today’s challenge and implements a client centric approach to account management.  \nNatasha is additionally responsible for supporting the team to ensure they are equipped with the resources needed to deliver innovative association solutions and healthy revenue streams across all of our client virtual and in-person events. \nDuring her 14 years with MCI\, Natasha has continued to strengthen her industry experience and connections by actively participating in associations such as IAPCO\, PCMA\, MPI\, and CSAE. \nGet to Know the Moderator: Stephanie Johnson \n \nStephanie Johnson is an accomplished sales professional with over 11 years of experience in hospitality sales for leisure\, corporate\, and Convention industries. \nAs International Sales Manager for the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre\, Stephanie is responsible for securing large international congresses for Vancouver. She collaborates with professionals from the academic\, corporate and medical sectors to bring citywide congresses to the city\, resulting in millions of dollars in economic impact to Vancouver annually. \nThrough bringing these large conferences to Vancouver\, Stephanie hopes to promote the achievements of Canadians on a world stage while bringing the best and brightest minds from around the world to With an intimate knowledge of large-scale conferences\, incentive events and hotel ROI\, Stephanie’s goal is to repeatedly make Vancouver the #1 City in North America for international meetings; a distinction Vancouver has won almost annually for the last seven years.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/mayeducation/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T133000
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2021 - Canada
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: Thursday\, April 8\, 2021\nEvent Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT\nEvent Format: Online\nCost: FREE\n\n\nWE’RE READY\nMMBC is celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (April 8\, 2021) with an interactive\, 90-minute virtual event. Industry leaders across Canada will address these important topics: \n\nThe current state of business travel\nHow provinces are re-opening to meetings and business events\nThe return of international events\nState-of-the-art readiness plans and safety protocols\nHow the industry will help rebuild Canada’s economy\n\nProvincial Roundtables:\nMMBC vice-chair Laura Pallotta will moderate a panel on how provincial industry groups are working to re-open meetings and business events in their respective regions. \nWho should attend?\nMeetings & event industry professionals\nGovernment decision-makers\nAdvocates for reopening the visitor economy\nMedia and industry influencers \nQuestions?\nContact us at info@meetingsmeanbusiness.ca
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-gmid-2021-canada/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T103000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2021 - BC
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, April 8th\, 2021\nTime: 9:00am – 10:30am (PST)\nWhere: Virtual Event\nTopic: Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID): Meet Safe\nCost: Members – $10.00 | Non-Members – $20.00 | Students – No Charge | Not currently working – No Charge \n\n  \nPivot\, fluid\, unprecedented\, new normal – anyone else sick and tired of hearing these all too familiar tropes? Well\, we’ve got great news – the good ol’ business buzzwords of the past are making a come back! \nThere’s a light at the end of the tunnel and as an industry\, it’s time to take a future forward look at where we go from here. \nJoin MPI BC\, FVEPA\, ILEA and PCMA West for Global Meetings Industry Day where we’ll be broadcasting a very timely conversation on how we can proactively plan for and contribute to the restart of the industry in BC.\n— \nHIGHLIGHTS \nHear an esteemed list of presenters speak to: \n•    A summary of the actions that were taken to sustain business during a pandemic and the learnings we can carry with us into the future \n•    Advocacy and policy work that is being done at an association and government level to re-start meetings and events \n•    Timelines and expectations of the Provincial Health Authority of our industry \n•    How we can contribute as a collective and individuals to restart meeting and events \n•    Getting clients on board with this vision – what we should be communicating and creative ideas to do so \n—\nSPEAKERS\nWalt Judas\, CEO\, TIABC\nNorman Stowe\, Managing Partner\, PACE Group  \nLet’s celebrate how far we’ve come as an industry and how much further we can go as a result of the ingenuity of the past year.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-gmid-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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SUMMARY:Register Today
DESCRIPTION:PCMA Canada East Presents: \nBRAIN FITNESS: Change your Brain\, Change your Results! \nTime: 11:30AM – 12:30PM EST\nNetworking Time: 12:30PM – 1:00PM EST\nDate: April 01\, 2021\nFee: Complimentary to all PCMA Members | Non-Members: $25.00\nDescription: \nDaily life stressors are not going to vanish anytime soon. How can a person cope\, let alone thrive? \nIt is possible; YOU CAN outsmart common workplace and daily life challenges by creating your Fit Brain! \nDiscover how to strategically implement user-friendly Brain Fitness strategies so you become more resilient\, mentally agile\, confident\, focused\, energized\, and able to think\, learn and feel at your best. \nThese strategies are based on latest neuroscience concepts and presented in relatable and common-sense ways\, so you can apply them easily and efficiently. \nBe amongst leaders on the planet who are a positive force of change by moving from reactivity to responsiveness\, stress to balance and confusion to clarity – anywhere\, anytime. \nMost of all\, invest into your own wellness and self care for immediate and long-term brain and life gains\, both personally and professionally. \nSpeaker: Jill Hewlett\, Brain Fitness Expert & Wellness Authority \n \nJill Hewlett is a nationally recognized speaker\, author\, Brain Fitness Expert & Wellness Authority. \nCombining user-friendly neuroscience and inspired common sense strategies\, Jill draws out the natural leadership\, resources and resilience in individuals and organizations to support them in achieving greater levels of productivity\, wellness\, and success. \nYou may have seen Jill as a featured guest expert on various TV and radio stations across Canada\, giving real-life examples and real-life solutions to the mental health and wellness issues that are on the rise today. \nJill is the author of two books\, “Common Sense…Uncommonly Practiced” and “Uncommon Sense…Put into Practise”; highly inspiring and readable reflections on how others might identify and apply everyday awareness and wisdom to their life path. \nFor a decade\, Jill produced and hosted her own Wellness TV series which began as a grassroots project and moved to Rogers TV\, achieving a viewership of one million people. \nFilling a call for wellness education in her community\, sixteen years ago Jill founded the Women’s Wellness Circles. This initiative has grown into multiple locations that she trains and mentors nationwide. \nGet ready to turn on your brain power\, as you will be equipped with information\, motivation\, and tools\, to proactively build your Fit Brain & Fit Life! \nSponsored by:
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/register-today/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T130000
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SUMMARY:Contracts and Negotiations in a Post COVID-19 World
DESCRIPTION:PCMA CW Educational Series:\nExperts @ Work presents Tyra Warner\nDate: Thursday\, March 25\, 2021\nTime: 11:30am – 1:00pm PST | 12:30pm – 2:00pm MST\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to registrants 3 days prior to the event) \n*CMP Submission: 1 CE/Clock Hour* \nPCMA Canada West is excited to invite Tyra Warner\, PhD\, Esq\, CMP to lead our first 2021 Educational Series: Experts @ Work. \n  \n“Contracts and Negotiations in a Post COVID-19 World”. \nCOVID-19 is novel in more than just a medical sense.  It has made us consider whether and how to modify force majeure and cancellation clauses.  Foreseeability is the new buzzword with regard to force majeure and insurance.  New issues regarding cleanliness\, service\, and safety call for new contract language.  Where we used to want clarity\, now we need flexibility.  In this session\, we will discuss how to negotiate the best contracts for existing meetings and for future meetings\, all with the spectre of COVID-19 and an unclear future. \nLearning Outcomes:  \n\nAnalyze force majeure clauses in the context of COVID-19\, and the uncertain timeline for meetings recovery.\nPrepare to negotiate for new issues in a post-COVID-19 event setting.\nUnderstand how the concept of foreseeability affects the grey area between force majeure and cancellation.\n\n  \nGet to Know Tyra Warner!  \n​Tyra Warner\, PhD\, Esq\, CMP is an attorney and professor whose expertise is in legal and crisis preparedness issues for the meetings\, events\, and hospitality industries.  \nTyra teaches hospitality and business courses at the College of Coastal Georgia.  She is published and widely quoted on legal and crisis management issues in academic and trade publications. \nHonored for professional achievement as an Educator by the Professional Convention Management Association\, Tyra has also received national recognition for her contributions to best practices initiatives with the Events Industry Council and Meeting Professionals International.   \nHer 25-year meetings industry career has included management roles in hotels\, travel\, destination marketing\, associations\, catering\, law\, and academia.  She is one of only two people in the world who is a practicing attorney\, has a PhD in Hospitality\, and has earned the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation. \n  \nThis event is supported by
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/contracts-and-negotiations-in-a-post-covid-19-world/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T140000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20210213T003556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T175929Z
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SUMMARY:BC Meetings & Events COVID-19 Safe Restart Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our review of the BC Meetings & Events Safe Restart Guidelines. Come with questions for our safety panel as we discuss best practices and protocols in post-COVID meeting design. \n\nThe event is In collaboration with MPI BC\, ILEA Vancouver\, and FVEPA\, \n—\nTHE PANEL INCLUDES:  \nJennifer Burton\, Pacific Destination Services\nEmma Parston\, Connect Seven Group\nJames Thornley\, The Peake of Catering\nDavid Tikkanen\, BCIT \nZOOM MODERATOR & ENTERTAINMENT \nMike Cavers\, Mike Cavers Event Entertainment \n— \nAGENDA \n12:45pm – 1:00pm\nMike Cavers Game Show \n1:00pm – 1:15pm\nOverview of the BC Safe Restart Guidelines \n1:15pm – 1:30pm\nFood & Beverage Protocols \n1:30pm – 1:45pm\nBCIT Microcredential Course on Safer Events \n1:45pm – 2:00pm\nQuestions \nWe hope to see you at this engaging event and look forward to connecting with industry professionals across all associations. \nEVENT DETAILS When: February 18\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST\nWhere: Zoom\nTopic: BC Meetings & Events COVID-19 Restart Guidelines\nCost: Free for Association Members
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/bc-meetings-events-covid-19-safe-restart-guidelines/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210120T173000
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CREATED:20210110T183605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T183605Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Cold Drinks\, Hot Topics - Jumpstarting 2021
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Cold Drinks\, Hot Topics – Jumpstarting 2021 \n\nDate: Wednesday\, January 20\, 2021\nTime: 16:30 PST/ 17:30 MT\nLocation: Via Zoom (link will be emailed to you after registering)\n\nPCMA Canada West is excited to jumpstart the year for our members and community by getting back to our original Cold Drinks\, Hot Topics format. Join us as we discuss the future of the events industry in 2021\, recap highlights from PCMA’s Convening Leaders\, and play a fun trivia game! \nAgenda \n\nPCMA Canada West AGM\nConvening Leaders Recap\n2021 Forecasts & Trends\nHot Topic Discussion\nTrivia!\n\nThis event will be hosted by PCMA CW president Jeromy Gilchrist\, supported by board directors Owen Chiu and Yvonne Sharpe.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/virtual-cold-drinks-hot-topics-jumpstarting-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210116
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T185520Z
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SUMMARY:2021 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Recovery is coming. We all want to get back to the business of connecting people\, ideas\, and opportunities. We also know that you want answers and insights on what the future holds for your careers and businesses. \nConvening Leaders 2021 will be your community design lab for what business events will look like in a post-pandemic world. \nWe get it… money is tight. We are committed to making Convening Leaders 2021 affordable for anyone who wants to participate with a lead price of $295 USD. Because this is your future and the future of an industry that you built from invisible to invincible. \nMaking connections is a cornerstone of Convening Leaders. By offering a combination of streaming broadcast TV (with a live studio audience in some locations) and face-to-face experiences through our official network partners\, Convening Leaders 2021 will connect with you where\, how\, and when you want to participate. \nWe know the industry has been disrupted and has accelerated trends in ways we didn’t see coming. It’s time to embrace the change in order to thrive in the future. \nWe are here to explore a way forward and collaborate to build solutions. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/2021-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T233000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20201201T004712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T004712Z
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SUMMARY:REIMAGINE: PCMA Chapter Presidents Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:All organizations are having to rethink and transition into new working models. Why not re-imagine what the future looks like together? The purpose of this program is to bring all PCMA Chapters and PCMA HQ together on one day to provide updates to our communities around a centralized theme as we prepare to re-imagine our traditional ways of operating into 2021. \nThis will be a town hall format with a moderated discussion among all PCMA chapters and PCMA Headquarters.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/reimagine-pcma-chapter-presidents-virtual-town-hall/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200708T140000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20200621T044252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T044252Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Find the Right Resources For Your Business Continuity Network
DESCRIPTION:As organizations around the world are ramping up business continuity planning to respond to the immediate and long-term business effects of the COVID-19 pandemic\, workforce reduction considerations such as layoffs and furloughs have become a reality. This time of uncertainty is difficult for both retained and displaced employees as we re-imagine the future of meetings and events. \nFreelance networks are great way for companies to resource their events on an as needed basis and to leverage experts with the specific expertise\, skills\, and strengths needed to navigate through change. At this same time\, these networks provide a soft landing pad for displaced employees to access community\, education\, and work opportunities as they figure out what is next for their career. \n\n\nLearner Outcomes: \n\nIdentify personal strengths and transferable skills to understand your value in today’s workplace\nLearn about tools and resources to find freelancers or to grow your freelance career\nUnderstand how to prepare your organization to effectively manage a variable workforce\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Tracy Judge\nTracy Judge is the Founder & Chief Connecter of Soundings Connect\, an innovative company that matches organizations with freelance talent. Soundings Connect creates powerful connections based on a people-first ethos that leads to synergistic work partnerships. The Soundings Connect network is a supportive community designed to help freelancers thrive. \nPrior to launching Soundings Connect\, Tracy worked with Maritz Global Events where she held positions in operations\, meeting planning\, sourcing\, and proposal development. She later became the Senior Director of Meetings & Incentives for Cadence Travel. \nTracy is actively involved in the Meetings & Events industry and has held volunteer roles with PCMA and MPI. She is currently serving on the International Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/webinar-find-the-right-resources-for-your-business-continuity-network/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200624T180000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20200623T015326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T015326Z
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SUMMARY:ILEA Calgary - Inspire Resilience\, Empower Possibility
DESCRIPTION:ILEA Calgary is extending an invite to their final chapter event of the year on Wednesday\, June 24th (4-6pm MT)\, to all PCMA Canada West members.  Join them to hear acclaimed filmmaker and keynote speaker Brett Culp t for an interactive session\, “Inspire Resilience\, Empower Possibility”. He will discuss his inspiring perspective on leadership and achievement in an ever-changing world. You will learn how to see change as an opportunity for innovation and impact. This uplifting presentation will empower and equip you to face your fears about change and move forward with confidence and optimism.  \n  \nIf you have never seen Brett Culp speak\, now is your chance.   Register now: bit.ly/3eUfUXJ
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/ilea-calgary-inspire-resilience-empower-possibility/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200624T133000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T165334Z
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SUMMARY:Chat & Learn: Not Your Grandad’s Webcast
DESCRIPTION:PCMA’s Chat & Learn series transforms attendees to live participants in learning during the 30-minute session. Our speakers will address the top three questions entered at registration in the beginning of the session before moving into their key insights. Keep the questions coming\, our presenters will stay on the line for another half hour to answer as many as possible entered during the session. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Pete Erickson and Dan Noake for a no holds barred\, no questions off the table\, interactive Q&A featuring everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you didn’t want to know) about the world of virtual events. We promise not to use the words ‘COVID’ or ‘pivot’. The duo will talk about how they took Google from live event to live stream in the space of 4 weeks\, what mistakes they made along the way\, and ultimately how they are developing new ways of connecting communities whilst COVID remains a concern (sorry\, the copywriter made us use that word…). \nYou’ll be able to call in live\, join us on screen with your questions\, and keep our video team busy by posting your questions to #AskModev.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/chat-learn-not-your-grandads-webcast/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200609T140000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20200602T164118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T164118Z
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SUMMARY:CL20 REBROADCAST: Inspire Social Change Through Brand Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Marketing trailblazer Bozoma Saint John has changed how brands like Apple Music and Pepsi reach their audiences and impact communities using one key element – empathy. Bozoma will share her insights on the changing consumer engagement landscape and why empathy is a powerful brand storytelling and marketing tool that motivates people to make a difference. \nSpeaker: Bozoma Saint John\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Endeavor \n1.0 Clock Hour\nDomain I: Marketing \n\n\nBrought to you by:
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/cl20-rebroadcast-inspire-social-change-through-brand-storytelling/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200603T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20200602T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T162822Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Digital Experience Institute Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PCMA Digital Experience Institute Office Hours on Wednesday\, June 3rd at 11:00am CT. (Session will be recorded) \nWe will be discussing the digital event resources that are available and sharing ideas for taking more events digital in the wake of the COVID-19. \nParticipants will be able to submit their questions on the quick decisions being made in order to still host events\, as opposed to a full cancellation and all things digital events. \n** Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed during this session are those of the individuals and do not represent the organizations they are affiliated with. \nFounding Sponsor of Digital Experience Institute
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/webinar-digital-experience-institute-office-hours/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190206T140000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20190129T154925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T154925Z
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SUMMARY:CL19 Rebroadcast: Main Stage | Transforming Experiences Into a Positive Force for Change
DESCRIPTION:This video contains language which may be offensive to some viewers. \nTwo remarkable people will tell their stories of grit and resilience\, proving that life experiences can uniquely position all of us to change the world for the better. \nSteve Pemberton’s journey has taken him from being an orphan in foster care to a trail-blazing corporate executive\, author\, and philanthropist. At Monster\, Walgreens and in his current role as Globoforce Chief Human Resources Officer\, he changed the diversity conversation from classifying people by visible characteristics to focusing on who they are and the life experiences they bring. Steve will share how any organization can shift their paradigm by getting the most out of their teams to increase customer engagement\, company morale\, and revenue. \nNadya Okamoto personifies the idea of “being the change.” Ever since she was a young girl in Portland\, Oregon\, her inquisitive nature has inspired her to find solutions to unaddressed problems. At the age of 16 she hopped on Google and figured out how to start her nonprofit\, PERIOD\, which provides menstrual hygiene products to the homeless. Four years later\, Nadya has galvanized multiple generations using social media to garner support and PERIOD now has more than 150 chapters across the U.S. Nadya will explain how she overcame adversity and turned her experiences into a platform for advocacy and women’s empowerment. \n1.0 Clock Hour\nDomain E: Human Resources
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/nadya-okamoto-steve-pemberton-transforming-experiences-positive-force-change/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T170000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20190129T155512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190129T155558Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Convening Leaders Rebroadcast
DESCRIPTION:The PCMA Digital Experience Institute will rebroadcast the most discussed sessions from “Disrupt + Deliver” in Pittsburgh. Earn up to 5 Clock Hours (EIC approval pending) from this full day of online education and global networking.
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/2019-convening-leaders-rebroadcast/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20170718T164138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T192428Z
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SUMMARY:2018 PCMA Convening Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The definitive annual event for the business events industry.\nWe’re cranking up the volume at 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders. The engagement factor is the most critical piece of connecting with your audience. But we’ve entered the new school of engagement — one where you must navigate around digital distractions and satisfy increased attendee expectations at every turn. At Convening Leaders\, you’ll learn how to electrify your experience. And what better place to bring that supercharged sound and feeling than Music City. Plug in and discover the Grand Ole Land of Innovation and Opportunities. Join more than 4\,200 of your colleagues in Nashville this January.​ \nPriority registration now open for PCMA Members. \nQuestions? Contact events@pcma.org
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/2018-pcma-convening-leaders/
LOCATION:Nashville Music City Center\, 201 Fifth Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Industry Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171018T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20170918T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T191251Z
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SUMMARY:PCMA Spark! – Canada West Half Day Education and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:On October 18th\, join PCMA Canada West for our most impactful event yet – 4 exciting sessions spanning Event Design\, Technology\, CSR\, and The Power of Industry Involvement. \nTaking place at Vancouver Convention Centre\, this half day of innovative education will feature iconic event professionals\, networking and updates on must-know industry and chapter information.  Cap off the morning with a networking lunch that celebrates our growing chapter’s biggest supporters as well as our Annual General Meeting. \nOnly the first 25 planners to book attend FREE\, courtesy of Freeman Audio Visual! REGISTER NOW to secure your complimentary ticket. \n\n\n\n  \nAGENDA\n8:00am – Registration\, Networking\, Light Breakfast\n8:45am – Spark Talks #1\n9:15am – Deep Dives \n\nIntentional Event Design: Our Professional Opportunity – Tahira Endean\, BC Tech Summit\nLeave Your Organization’s Legacy at Your Next Meeting and Make a Difference – Rachael Riggs\, Tourism Vancouver\n\n10:15am – Brain Break\n10:30am – Spark Talks #2\n11:00am – Deep Dives \n\nHave You Heard the News? Event Apps in 2018 – Jason Philipchuk\, Quick Mobile & Vlad Polikhun\, Attendify & Jo-Anne Rockwood\, UBC & Shannon DeSouza\, Conference Software Solutions\nThe Power of Industry Involvement – Roger Haskett\, Engagement Unlimited\n\n12:00pm – AGM and Celebration Lunch \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nTahira Endean – Biography\nRachael Riggs – Biography\nVlad Polikhun – Biography\nRoger Haskett – Biography \n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\n\nThe first 25 Planner registrants attend FREE courtesy of Freeman Audio Visual! \nPCMA MEMBER RATES:\nProfessional Planner $75\nSupplier $125\nStudent $45 \nNON MEMBER RATES:\nProfessional Planner $100\nSupplier $150\nStudent $65\n\nLUNCH ONLY: $75 \n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPARK SPONSORS \n                \nTHANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS \n         \n                
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/pcma-spark-agm/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Chapters,Education,Industry Calendar,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170504T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170504T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004547
CREATED:20170329T042726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T033400Z
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SUMMARY:The Disaster Experience: Quickfire for Meeting and Event Planners
DESCRIPTION:Chances are that while you read this\, an unexpected disaster is causing a meeting planner stress and confusion and is affecting their ability to successfully produce an event. Are they prepared to handle it? Will they be able to recover? Disasters of every shape\, size\, look and feel happen all the time\, affecting businesses\, people’s jobs\, lives and families.\nOn May 4th\, join PCMA Canada West for breakfast at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver where keynote\, Bob Mellinger\, President\, Attainium Corp\, will lead you through an interactive and informative session on disaster preparedness.\n  \n\nAGENDA\n8:30am – 9:00am – Registration\, Networking and Breakfast\n9:00am – 9:15am – Welcome Address\n9:15am – 10:50am – Disaster Experience Program with Bob Mellinger\n10:50am – 11:30am – Networking and Breakfast Continued\n \n  \n \nKEYNOTE: Bob Mellinger\, President\, Attainium Corp \nBob Mellinger\, CBCV (Certified Business Continuity Vendor)\, is the Founder and President of Attainium Corp\, which delivers business continuity\, emergency preparedness and crisis management services to commercial enterprises and associations. For more than 30 years\, Bob has provided business solutions and strategic guidance to these entities. \nBob is a frequent speaker on the topics of business continuity\, contingency planning\, emergency preparedness and crisis management. He delivers sessions ranging from The Basics of Continuity Planning to the Impact of Today’s Threats and Hazards\, as well as customized\, interactive mock-disaster tabletop exercises known as the Disaster Experience. He has been a guest lecturer at the graduate level on business continuity and emergency preparedness at George Washington University\, Florida Atlantic University\, Massachusetts Maritime Academy\, Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Delaware. \n  \nTHE DISASTER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM\nParticipants\, in small groups\, will work through a disaster scenario. The story unfolds with the presentation of multiple incidents in rapid succession. Each group prepares its responses to the questions provided. A table is then selected to present their results and a second table chosen to provide further insight. The scenario then pickups where it left off and the process is repeated for time remaining. This session is highly interactive and very fast-paced.\n \nLEARNER OUTCOMES\n• Understand the principles of disaster management and how they apply to meeting and event continuity planning and effective risk management.\n• Improve your crisis communications and decision-making skills.\n• Share personal experiences regarding event challenges and disruptions they’ve experienced. \n\nTICKETS\n\nPCMA Members: $40                          Student Members: $25                             Non Members: $50\n \n\nCOMMUNITY PARTNER \n \nIn support of PCMA Canada West’s community partnership with WISH Vancouver\, we invite all attendees to bring toiletries\, gently used clothing and/or financial donations for the WISH Society to any of our 2017 events. \n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS \n  \n         \n                
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/the-disaster-experience/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver\, 791  W  Georgia  Street \, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C  2T4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Networking
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SUMMARY:Global Meetings Industry Day  - Canada West Chapter
DESCRIPTION:On April 6\, 2017\, leaders from across the meetings and events industry will come together to support the second annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). GMID events will be held across the globe to demonstrate the measurable impact that meetings have on businesses\, economies and communities. Join PCMA Canada West\, MPI BC Chapter\, and ILEA Vancouver for breakfast at the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver where keynote\, Dee Byrnes from the Disney Institute\, will discuss creating extraordinary experiences.\n\nAGENDA\n8.00am – 8.30am – Registration & Networking\n8.30am – 9.00am – Breakfast Buffet\n9.00am – 9.15am – Welcome Address\n9.15am – 10.45am – Disney Institute Program\, Keynote Dee Byrnes \n10.45am – 11.00am – Closing Remarks \n \n  \nKEYNOTE: Dee Byrnes \nDee began working for Disney in 1977 as a merchandise sales hostess on Main Street U.S.A. at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista\, Fla. Dee also worked in WDWR Human Resource and\, in 1989\, joined the Euro Disney Opening Team as Manager. Her sunset role with the Disney organization was as a leader in the creation of the Walt Disney World Human Resources Organization Development department. She was also a key member of the\nDisney team that developed and implemented the leadership culture known as “Performance Excellence.” \nClick here to read Dee’s full bio \n  \n  \nLEARNER OUTCOMES\n• Shape your organization’s culture based on desired employee behaviors\, and select people who are a right-fit for your culture.\n• Adapt training strategies that ensure employees are confident in their roles by creating a holistic plan that drives employee engagement.\n• Develop high-quality communication that strengthens your organization’s culture and engages your employees.\n• Create a supportive environment through genuine care\, including employee recognition and the elimination of workplace hassles \nABOUT DISNEY INSTITUTE\nDisney Institute uses business insights and time-tested examples from Disney parks and resorts worldwide to provide relevant illustrations and engaging stories that help organizations develop the customer experience culture they are capable of delivering.\nFor nearly three decades\, Disney Institute has helped professionals discover ways to positively impact their organizations and the customer they serve through immersion in leadership\, service and employee engagement. \nDisney’s Approach to Employee Engagement: Planners and suppliers alike succeed when they develop an organizational culture that enables extraordinary experiences for employees\, clients and attendees. How can you find and nurture great talent\, while fostering an environment of outstanding teamwork and effective communication? Whether you’re an individual business owner\, a corporate planner or work with a team of two or two thousand\, this session offers practical takeaways that can help you and your team work more effectively and exceed expectations. \n\nTICKETS\n\nMPI\, ILEA & PCMA Members: $45                          Student Members: $40                             Non Members: $65\n \n  \nCOMING FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND? SPECIAL RATES ON HELIJET FLIGHTS AVAILABLE!\nJay Minter\, Director of Marketing\nHelijet International Inc.\n604.231.3509\njayminter@helijet.com \n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS \n  \n                        \n  \n              \n  \n                       
URL:https://canadawest.pcma.org/event/global-meetings-industry-day-2017/
LOCATION:Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, 900 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver \, British Columbia\, V6C 2W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Networking
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