Event Summary and Editorial by Lacey Spalitta, CMP
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the KCMIC Educational Conference at the Kansas City Convention Center. The conference was very beneficial to me as a meeting planner, as well as someone renewing her CMP.
The day started with some great speakers who talked about the G Generation, networking and right-brain brainstorming, as well as Chris Meyer who spoke on hybrid meetings. I know most planners have been getting more questions about hybrid meetings as our industry is introducing new technology.
As the day went on, we were able to visit with vendors in the exhibit hall and attend breakouts ranging from "How to Green Your Conference" to learning more about iPads and other technology tools for planners.
As an attendee, we were also invited to the KC Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting and Luncheon, where we heard Nan Beauvois speak from the U.S. Travel Association. The day wrapped up with a very strong Closing Keynote by Lethia Owens, who spoke on building an influential leadership brand.
The Meeting Industry Council did a fantastic job pulling together this conference and choosing speakers who provided information on what planners and vendors need to know now.
KCMPI's past presidents take a break from the conference to pose for a group photo!