Name of session and presenter

Don't Just Have a Meeting, Create a Moment

Nigel S. Richardson, Writer, Filmmaker, Experience Curator

Core Competency

Facilities & Services

Take-Aways from the session

1

Event Planning vs. Curating Experiences.

2

Using Storytelling as the Foundation for Creating Impactful Meetings/Events.

3

Creating Space for Entertainment, Engagement, and Empathy Meetings/Events.

Name of session and presenter

What's New & Tips for eVA Supplier Accounts

Kim Pritchett, eVA Marketing & Outreach Manager

Core Competency

Financial & Contract Management

Take-Aways from the session

1

What’s new and improved for the supplier side of eVA.

2

Knowing eVA’s publicly accessible features.

3

Tips to help make the most of eVA’s website and suppliers accounts.

Name of session and presenter

Emergency Preparedness, Personal and Professional

Suzi Silverstein, Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness, Virginia Department of Health

Aaron Kesecker, Exercise Coordinator, Virginia Department of Health

Core Competency

Logistics

Take-Aways from the session

1

Apply basic principles of emergency preparedness in their personal and professional lives.

2

Understand the national standards for emergency preparedness.

3

How to be prepared in an emergency.

Name of session and presenter

Leadership and Relationship Building – two critical aspects of event planning.

Micah Bam Bamm White II, Entertainer, Philanthropist, Executive Producer

Core Competency

Personal and Professional Development

Take-Aways from the session

1

The importance of forming long lasting partnerships between supplier and planner.

2

Strategies and Tips for making successful relationships for everyone.

3

Leadership strategies for better relationships and management.

Name of session and presenter

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Events and You

Chris Bunting, CGMP

Core Competency

Technology

Take-Aways from the session

1

Attendees will obtain an understanding of how AI is already part of their life.

2

Attendees will learn a few tips on using AI to make their job tasks easier.

3

Attendees will learn from each other practical ideas on the use of AI.

4

Attendees will learn some pitfalls of AI.

Name of session and presenter

Signature Team Building

Greg Huber, Owner, Signature Team Building

Core Competency

Personal and Professional Development

Take-Aways from the session

1

Learning to problem solve as a team.

2

Building Relationship through teamwork.

3

How to solve problems by thinking differently with your team.