Aug 27, 2019

MPI explores the themes of imagination and inclusion during Smart Monday.

Smart Monday powered by MPI will feature the theme “What If…” that focuses on the dual roles of imagination and inclusion. The program will host 18 sessions covering topics such as diversity, meeting and event contract disputes, marketing, budgeting, leadership, international events and incentives. The MPI keynote on Monday will be Phil Hansen’s “Embrace the Shake: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities” from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Below is a list of booth education and times during Smart Monday.

10-11 a.m.		Inclusion: Beyond the Law for Meeting Professionals
		AV Smackdown: Third-Party vs In-House
		Meeting and Event Contract Disputes: You are the Jury! Part 1
		CEIR Head of Marketing Study Research Findings
		Leading a High Converting Sales Team: Win and Attract More Leads
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.		Stop Selling Sponsorships: Using Effective Relationship Marketing
		Meeting and Event Contract Disputes: You Are the Jury! Part 2
		Break Bias: Create an Inclusive Culture
		Stop Selling! A Brainstorming Session
		Deceptive Practices, Consumer Fraud and Scams
1:45-3 p.m.		We Are Way Over Budget, and Something Must Go. But What?
		To Catch More MICE Use the Right Traps
		Why Can’t They Just Do what I Tell Them to Do?
		Incentive Travel Industry Index
3:30-4:30 p.m.		International Travel Contingency Planning for Planners
		Put Lead Generation in Your Comfort Zone
		IACC 2019 Meeting Room of the Future Global Trends
		Events as Conservers, Creators and Catalysts for the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Among the educational opportunities taking place during Smart Monday, there will be two certificate programs. The Crisis Communications Certificate will take place from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the Event Marketing Certificate will be from 1 p.m.-5 p.m.