The 11th Annual MPI MidAmerica Education Conference will be held in Louisville, KY. Join your colleagues and friends at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau from March 27-29, 2011.
The 2011 MPI MidAmerica Educational Conference (MAC) promises to be the best ever - exceptional networking, and the richest roster of experts in the meetings and events industry, along with top-tier keynote presenters from around the globe:
* One of the events industry's giants and an MPI "Platinum" speaker, BizBash Media's CEO Richard Aaron will dazzle us with the latest in making every event successful. (www.bizbash.com)
* "Platinum" speaker James Hogg, PhD, will share the latest technologies for meeting planners and professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve in planning events.
* We are privileged to also host Eric Rozenberg, the current Chairman of the MPI International Board of Directors, who joins us from his headquarters in Europe, and brings us an update of all that is going on in the industry and the MPI world.
* Colleen Francis, sales and negotiation phenomenon, whose Engage Selling Solutions Newsletter and sales systems have captured the heart of companies internationally, will bring her expertise in both keynote and breakout sessions (www.engageselling.com).
Be watching the website www.mpimidamericaconference.com for our educational sessions, and additions to this illustrious roster. And register!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Eric Rozenberg, CMP, CMM, MPI Chairman
PLATINUM SPEAKERS:
Richard Aaron, BizBash Media
James Hogg, Ph.D. - Emergent Technologies for Meeting Professionals
CONFERENCE EMCEE:
Jon Petz
LOCATION/CONFERENCE HOTEL:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Hotel Room Rates are $129 plus tax. You must reserve your room by February 22, 2011 to receive the discounted rate. Book your reservation by either following this link https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=2471913 or call 888-233-9527 for Group Reservations (group code is MAC MPI).
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Dear MPI Meeting Planners:
MPI Ohio and Kentucky Chapters are asking planners for their support of the MPI MidAmerica Education Conference by completing a quick planner profile. To complete this short survey please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G7QK8WW
We need all planners to complete the survey -even if you are not attending the conference. However, we hope that you will attend the conference and benefit from the exciting lineup of education programs, as well as the opportunity to network with other planners and suppliers. If you would like more information about the conference, visit: www.mpimidamerica.com
Thank you in advance for completing the planner profile.
MPI MidAmerica Conference Committee
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FEES:
Early Bird Rate - Before February 22, 2011:
Member (Early) $200.00
Non-Member (Early) $225.00
Late Rate - After February 22, 2010:
Member (Late) $225.00
Non-Member (Late) $250.00
Multiple Registration Discount - Three or More from Same Company/Organization:
Early Registration - Before February 22, 2011
Member (Early) $150.00
Non-Member (Early) $175.00
Late Rate - After February 12, 2011:
Member (Late) $175.00
Non-Member (Late) $200.00
Day Rate (Monday Only):
Early (Before February 22, 2011) $125.00
Late (After February 22, 2011) $150.00
Student Member Rate: $50.00
Guest/Spouse Rate:
Guest/Spouse - Evening Events ONLY $75.00
Bourbon Trail Tour:
$10.00
Registration Deadline(s):
Register by February 22, 2011 to receive the Early Bird discounted rate.
Final Deadline to Register: March 20, 2011
Payment:
Pay online with VISA, MC, or American Express or mail check to:
MPI MidAmerica Conference
4010 Executive Park Drive, Suite 100
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
A full refund, less $25.00 administration fee will be given to all cancellations received by February 22, 2011. Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the conference. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER FEBRUARY 22, 2011 NOR WILL THEY BE GIVEN FOR NO-SHOWS. Please email lauren.estness@associationconnection.net with any questions.
