WHAT TO EXPECT AT A SMART MEETINGS VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
SPEAKERS
The Great Restart Panel Discussion – This dynamic panel will share insights for rebooting the meeting experience post-COVID. Reinventing events is a team sport. That is why we are bringing together destination, hotel, event tech and planner leaders to talk about how they are preparing for whatever comes next. The purpose of this fast-paced tutorial is to help you take off in the new year. So, send your questions about the biggest challenges you have around pushing the start button and we will put some of the best minds in the industry to the test.
Jason Dunn - Group Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cincinnati, USA
Will Curran - Founder and Chief Event Einstein, Endless Events and host of Event Brew
Kristin Hostman - Senior Director, Salesforce and 2020 Smart Meetings Planner of the Year
Kelly Knowlen, Executive Director, Sales Engagement and Special Events, Commercial Services, Hilton
AGENDA
Day 1 /Thursday/ January 21, 2021 - All Times Pacific Standard Time
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Virtual Check-In |
| 8:30 am – 9:45 am | Welcome Remarks & Keynote Speaker: The Great Restart Panel Discussion |
| 9:45 am – 10:55 am | 1-on-1 Business Appointments |
| 10:55 am – 11:05 am | 10-minute Break |
| 11:05 am – 12:25 pm | 1-on-1 Business Appointments continued |
| 12:25pm – 12:50 pm | Networking Activity |
| 12:50 pm – 1:00 pm | Wrap up and Give-A-Ways |
FAQS
Smart Meeting events are 100% complimentary for qualified meeting planners. Hotels and destinations, please contact your sales rep at salesteam@smartmeetings.com for your best available rate.
We use a sophisticated software to custom match our planners with premier properties that fit your region, budget and venue preferences. As the event nears, planners and suppliers will have the opportunity to select their appointment preferences to ensure their highest attendee satisfaction.
Yes! Planners are welcome to attend one regional event and one national event each year. Hotels and destinations may attend unlimited events.
