MPI-NJ Chapter Tech Forum 2012 - "Where Technology Multiplies the Value of F2F"

Our Tech Forum Strategic Partner

The Chapter’s Tech Forum- 2012, is made possible with the assistance of the MPI Foundation grant.

Agenda:

07:45 AM to 09:15 AM Registration
08:30 AM to 09:00 AM Breakfast & Registration
09:00 AM to 09:05 AM Welcome & General Session
09:05 AM to 09:10 AM Host Venue - Welcome & Overview
09:10 AM to 09:15 AM Program Sponsor - Welcome & Overview
09:15 AM to 10:45 AM Face to Face vs. Social Media, Who Will Win?
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Networking Break
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM #United We Social: Leveraging Social Media for Real Business Results
Smart Phones . . . Smarter Meetings
12:00 PM to 01:00 PM Round Tables: A/V Budgeting for Planners AND Twitter - A How to Approach
01:00 PM Conference Adjourns

BREAKING NEWS! The political power is heating up in the state of New Jersey LIVE; observe the debates between political candidates Deborah Gardner (traditional communications) and James Spellos (social media) as the two parties state their viewpoints for the caucus (you) to decide.

In this highly 3 repeated rated program for MPI-WEC Annual Conferences, you will voice your opinions and participate in this “hot” debate. Listen to how people use these tools effectively, or blame technology, while offering real-life scenarios that could affect you and your next encounter with your boss, co-worker, customer, family or friends. Does face to face matter anymore in our businesses? Will technology cause trouble for your privacy, reputation or rudeness? As a hospitality professional, think, share and decide which side is right. Who would you vote for?

At the conclusion of this debate, the caucus will:

• Identify your true viewpoints to enhance your everyday business.
• Fully participate and debate the facts discussed in this high-energy and interactive session.
• Learn the principles behind deciding to use technology or the basics when dealing with others.

#United We Social: Leveraging Social Media for Real Business Results

You learn all the social media channels and gadgets, you’re trying desperately to stay up with the technology trends but one important piece of the puzzle is missing … how to get real business results! Is the Social Media craze hurting or helping you? Social media’s main purpose is to gain exposure for your products, services and brands. Where are you and your intellectual capital in this all-important process? Heading in the wrong direction or worse, hurt your online persona than to help you secure business. Forget the fancy landing pages, technology know how and discover how to receive business now.

Join in on the conversation with Deborah to increase your worth when working with customers, attendees and chapter memberships too. Get #UNITED for real business results that increase performance.

Outcomes:

• Identify how businesses are using technology to enhance their bank accounts
• Find out the top 3 things that will help your job or business do that big businesses can not
• Enable to connect , engage and build your brand while creating strong revenue streams

Smart Phones . . . Smarter Meetings

Have you unlocked all of the killer tools from your smart phones? Are you really using your iPad (or other tablet) to help with your event management and customer interaction? This interactive session will provide you with ideas for learning what these smart devices can do for your meetings, as well as for all of your business needs. Attendees are encouraged to bring their devices & share their best practices with their favorite mobile tools and apps.

After attending this session, the attendee will be able to:

• Identify meeting industry smart phone and iPad/tablet applications
• Use mobile marketplaces to add apps and enhance productivity
• Identify why and how your web presence should be optimized for mobile devices.

About Deborah

AWARDED TOP 5 MOST REQUESTED SPEAKER BY MPI.

Deborah Gardner, CMP … is the owner of DG INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a consultant, sales trainer, a vibrant International speaker, a competitive performance expert and recognized as “The Voice of Business Meetings.” Deborah is a member of National Speakers Association, Past President for the Arizona Sunbelt MPI Chapter and previous Project Director and on-line trainer for Arizona State University MPI/CMP study guide.

Deborah is a Certified Meeting Professional recipient and only 1 of 5 CMP’s in the speaking profession worldwide to earn this honor. Due to Deborah's 27 year veteran career in the hospitality industry, understanding her client needs and interests are a natural. Her clients such as Marriott Hotels, Sun Radiology, Sheraton Hotels, Crowne Plaza Hotels, InterContinental Hotels, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Meeting Professionals International and Chapters, Non-Ferrous Society, American Express, Hinton & Grusich, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Assn., University of Mexico, see immediate results through the customized programs that she creates. She has a bi-monthly radio show called, THE GARDNER REPORT which features small business success stories and coming soon, she will be the host for a weekly hospitality television show called … “WHAT’S HOT ARIZONA”. She is the author of “How to Sell to Men Without Wearing a Low-Cut Dress” with raving reviews.

About Jim

AWARDED TOP 4 MOST REQUESTED SPEAKER BY MPI.

James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., a company specializing in helping people become more productive and comfortable with technology. Jim is certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). He is a recognized expert in the field of technology for business professionals, delivering nearly 200 seminars annually on how to become more productive and efficient using technology applications. He is a faculty member at New York University, teaching in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies since 1990.

Jim joined the undergraduate faculty in 2002. Through Meeting U., Jim publishes a monthly technology e-letter named Techniques.

The Wilshire Grand is offering a reduced rate of $109 + Tax for MPI-NJ Members for the night of April 19^th.  Please make reservations with the Wilshire directly.