#CEC24

Agenda

Day 1
03 Mar 2024

Opening Keynote Sponsored by Engaging Virtual Meetings – The Magic of Empathetic Leadership : Communication Techniques to Lead with Empathy

People are the heartbeat of your organization. In the meetings & events industry where stress can run high, where talent retention can be a challenge, are your people feeling supported?...
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Nash Fung

Board and First-Timer Reception

First time attendees join MPI Oregon and Washington State Chapter board members to welcome you to your first Cascadia Educational Conference!

Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Salishan Coastal Lodge and Visit Central Oregon

Food and beverage hosted by Salishan Coastal Lodge   Reception sponsored by Visit Central Oregon   We look forward to seeing you at the Welcome Reception!  Seeing old friends, and...
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Jim Cacabelos, CMP Memorial Poker Tournament Sponsored by The Party Team and See Monterey

Poker registration is not included in your conference registration. If you want to join in the fun – you can register onsite at the registration desk or prior to Poker...
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Day 2
04 Mar 2024

Keynote Breakfast Sponsored by HPN Global – Working Across Generations Panel Discussion

Our expert panelists, representing each generation, will share their experiences, challenges, and success stories, offering valuable insights into fostering a harmonious work environment. From embracing technology to managing different communication...
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Jackie Baker
Alex Springberg
Tara Liaschenko, CMM, QAS
Mary Davidson, MBA
Logan Clements
10:30 am-11:00 am

Break and .5K Run Sponsored by Seattle Center

Be The Spark of Magic: How to Support Others Through Empathy

Have you ever noticed a colleague is struggling with emotional stress; but you hesitated to reach out because you don’t know what to say, you don’t know how to “solve...
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Nash Fung

Communications Techniques & Executional Tweeks: What You Can Do to Increase Leads – Sponsored by Travel Lane County

You likely know the frustration of investing in a marketing event/booth and handing leads off to your sales team, only to learn that no action has been taken. You just...
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Tey Young, CMP

Do I Dare? Incorporating New Event Technologies and Thriving – Sponsored by Visit Salt Lake

Change is scary. The idea of using new technology or, heaven forbid, switching up your registration technology platform is even scarier. Event apps, gamification, badge printing kiosks, scanning technology… all...
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Connie Schwing, CMP

The Magic of Hybrid

Do you think hybrid is too complicated? Do you think hybrid is too expensive? Do you want to increase the number of your attendees at your next event? Do you...
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John Chen

Keynote Lunch Sponsored by Seattle Convention Center – Everything You Need to Know About AI…But Didn’t Know to Ask

It’s been over a year since ChatGPT and the desktop AI revolution became an everyday reality. Generative Artificial Intelligence’s impact has been enormous to all industries, including hospitality. While many...
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James Spellos

Unlock Your Genius – Love What You Do

There are new skills to learn, old skills to hone, and many challenges along the way. This actually happens to be good news! Imagine producing your best work, collaboration happens...
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Diane Allen

Building Stronger Connections

Creating a Connection Mindset: Get in the right mindset as you prepare to prospect or meet with customers, vendors or colleagues. This requires agreements with yourself that will enable you...
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Sharon Andrade

Dance Cams, Mascots, and Fan Magic: What Your Event Can Learn from Live Sports

Sporting events are all about creating memories – from dollar dog nights and kiss cams, to proposals, mascots and team chants. Your favorite memory could be with the Mariners, Seattle...
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Logan Clements

AI Marketing to Drive Your Top-Line Growth

Generative AI tools and technologies are poised to change the way we grow our top line revenue. How do marketing leaders determine what options to use? Join us as we...
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John Nee
3:00 pm-3:15 pm

Break

From Awareness to Action: The Role of Education in Ending Human Trafficking

This dynamic presentation is not just a conversation; it’s a call to action. Human trafficking is the world’s second-largest and fastest growing criminal enterprise, impacting every community across the nation....
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Josh Loaiza

Engage Expand Energize – Photography that Makes an Impact

There’s more to photography than meets the eye. Engaging photographs touch our emotions, capture our attention, and influence our behavior. It’s time to rethink the value of photography, and understand...
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Adam Bacher

AI’s Top 40: Navigating the New Wave of Business Tools

Curious about how AI can help your business hit the high notes of efficiency and cost-saving? “AI’s Top 40” charts a course through over 40 AI tools, to show you...
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James Spellos

Making A Run of Show

Let’s generate a run of show for Tony’s session (just kidding, no but really…) In this fun and interactive session, workshop a real life Run of Show for the very...
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Tony Gavilanes
4:15 pm-4:30 pm

Break

Fireside Chat – What About “Difficult People?”

This is an opportunity to discuss strategies for connecting with and building better relationships with those you perceive to be “difficult.” Fireside Chat Learning Objectives: Learn a few tips to...
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Sharon Andrade

Fireside Chat – ROI Speedwagon – Measuring Your Event Investment

There is no reason an event-based business shouldn’t be thriving at this time. Learn how to leverage what you have to offer to become fully booked & thriving through 2023...
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John Nee

Fireside Chat – Come Ask Your Questions to MPI Chapter Presidents

Three heads are better than one!  OR, WA and BC Chapter Presidents want to hear from you on what you want most out of your membership.  How do you see...
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Jana Heinrichs, CERP
Greg Heinze, CMP

BINGO Sponsored by The Party Team

BINGO registration is not included in your conference registration.  If you want to join in the fun – you can register onsite at the registration desk or prior to BINGO...
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Day 3
05 Mar 2024

CMP 101

This casual session is to help you understand the CMP and what is required. We will walk through what you need to do to be able to register and answer...
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Greg Heinze, CMP
Carole Astley, CMP
Juanita Metzler, CMP

Power of Play

Two dimensional problem-solving (zoom solving) is SO 2020.  We are on to bigger, better things – and all we are asking you to do is meet us on the playground. ...
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Tara Liaschenko, CMM, QAS

The Magic of Lighting

Experience the captivating session, “The Magic of Lighting,” led by lighting designers Kevin Nash and Dave Jungck from Bellevue Lighting. Discover the profound impact of color on design and perception...
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Kevin Nash
Dave Jungck

Power of Personal Culture

Personal Culture is the transformative process of leading oneself first, so we can best lead our teams, companies, customers, and family effectively. It’s the art and science of balancing the...
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Cletus Coffey

Keynote Closing Brunch – Unlock Your Flow and Exceed Your Potential

Are you crazy busy and feel overwhelmed? Do you struggle to maintain your creative edge? Are you worried about burning out? What if the key to tapping into unlimited creativity,...
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Diane Allen