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Chicago's Finest Breakout Sessions

Wednesday, June 12

3:45-5:00 p.m.

Technology Solutions

Artificial Intelligence in Action: Use Cases for Event Professionals

Areas of Interest: Technology Solutions
CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning
 

In this session, you will learn how to leverage different AI tools to maximize your productivity and allow more time for creativity when planning your meetings and events. The presenter will dive into AI platforms commonly used by event professionals, and you’ll walk away with actionable items and tools to implement immediately.

 

Strategic Thinking and Impact

Tracking Important Sustainability and DEI Initiatives

Areas of Interest: Strategic Thinking & Impact
CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Strategic Planning
 

Have you been asked to present metrics on your sustainability and DEI initiatives but are not sure where to start? Hear from the presenters on how they have successfully partnered together to track these imperative initiatives. You’ll walk away with a framework on how to get started on your dashboard journey.

 

Strategic Thinking and Impact

Session Coming Soon

Areas of Interest: TBD
CMP-IS Domain TBD
 

Additional session information coming soon!

 

Thursday, June 13

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Playing To Our Strengths: Leverage Your Partners to Maximize Values

Areas of Interest: Meeting Planning Trends & Solutions
CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
 

From venue selection and local expertise to vendor relationships and partnerships, DMOs/CVBs, DMCs and hotels all play a different role in adding value to your events. In this session, you will determine why, how and when to leverage each partner to bring your stakeholder’s vision come to life for your next event. Leave armed with new ideas to bolster your strategic partnerships, as they are key to your success.

 

Navigating Generational Diversity in the Workplace

Areas of Interest: Strategic Thinking & Impact ; Professional Growth & Personal Development
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources 
 

With more generations in the industry than ever, it is important to understand different workstyles and preferences to allow for collaboration as a team and partners more effectively. 

 

Striking a Personal Balance: Striving for Greatness Without Sacrificing Collaboration or Self-Care

Areas of Interest: Professional Growth & Personal Development
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources
 

From stacks of RFPs to traveling across the country for a site visit, our workload can feel more than ever. In this session, you’ll discover how practicing self-care can not only enhance your productivity but also promote overall well-being within the workplace.

 

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Preparing for the Unexpected: Lessons from Event Professionals on Crisis Navigation

Areas of Interest: Meeting Planning Trends & Solutions
CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning
 

How can travel advisories, strikes, and extreme weather affect your upcoming event – and are you prepared? Hear from fellow FICP meetings professionals and hospitality partners on how they navigated various crises. The presenters will share insights on how to plan for the future and identify non-negotiables for your team to discuss prior to any onsite.

 

Strengths Unveiled: Charting Your Career Path

Areas of Interest: Professional Growth & Personal Development
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources 
 

Join us for an insightful session on career pathing, where we'll delve into the art of identifying your strengths and weaknesses to carve out a successful professional journey.

 

FICP Chat LIVE! Enhancing Your Events in a Meaningful Manner

Areas of Interest: Meeting Planning Trends & Solutions
CMP-IS Domain G: Meeting or Event Design 
 

From small value adds to a complete event redesign, everyone strives to find new and innovative ways to enrich their events. In this FICP Chat session, you will have the opportunity to engage with other meetings professionals and hospitality partners on unique ways to enhance your events. Discussion topics may include unique CSR activities, incorporating cultural elements, how to generate stakeholder buy-in, and more. At the conclusion of this session, each group will report their top takeaways to share ideas to incorporate into your next event.

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