S G M P O L D D O M I N I O N IGNITE + 2 0 1 9 C h a p t e r E d u c a t i o n C o n f e r e n c e M a r c h 5-6 C h e s a p e a k e V A
About the Conference Creative ideas bring a fresh approach to meetings. Join us for a two-day conference designed to ignite innovation and inspire action for your government meetings. As a conference attendee you will participate in sessions that are engaging, interactive and forward-thinking while hearing from industry professionals. Share your own creative ideas, network, and learn fresh approaches to government meetings. Meet Our Conference Speakers Jessie States, CMP, CMM Head of Meeting Innovation Meeting Professionals International Jessie States, CMP, CMM, is the head of meeting innovation for Meeting Professionals International and oversees learning design and delivery for the MPI Academy across delivery channels from live events and webinars to online learning and chapter programs. She acts as an educational advocate for MPI, designing, creating and sourcing education for MPI and its partners and chapters. She also manages and executes MPI s overall chapter education strategy and acts as the educational and MPI Academy liaison for MPI partner associations and companies. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D. Director VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Ann Buhl Senior Manager, Meeting & Event Planning The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Janeé Pelletier Vice President of Communications & Events MdBio Foundation
IGNITE + March 5-6, 2019 Chesapeake, VA Registration Information Conference registration includes all educational sessions, a reception on March 5, breakfast and chapter luncheon on March 6. All participants must be registered by February 25, 2019 via the SGMP Old Dominion chapter website at www.olddominionsgmp.org. Payment is due at the time of registration. Fees: $25 Planner members/retired members $80 Guest planners (includes $55 membership) $125 Member suppliers $175 Non-member suppliers $50 students/educators (includes $25 membership fee) Hotel Information Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 523-1500 $94+/night Rate: $94+ taxes and fees Hotel reservations must be made by: February 18. 2019 To make a reservation: Call (888) 245-2617. You must reference SGMP Education Conference when making reservations to receive the group rate.
IGNITE + Chesapeake, VA March 5-6, 2019 Day 1 - Delta by Marriott Schedule of Events 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Board Meeting 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Registration 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Opening Remarks 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Session #1 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Session #2 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Reception 7:00 PM On your own or join fellow SGMP members in the hotel lobby at 6:45 PM Day 2 - Chesapeake Conference Center 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration/Breakfast 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM Chapter Welcome/Speaker Introduction 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Keynote Session (Session #3) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Session #4 11:05 AM 12:15 PM Session #5 12:15 PM - 1:25 PM Lunch/Live Auction 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Break Out Sessions (#6a, #6b) 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Session #7 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks & Conference Adjourns Schedule is subject to change. Please visit www.olddominionsgmp.org for the latest schedule.
Sponsorship Opportunities Support our conference - become a sponsor today! To provide the best educational program for our members and help keep our registration costs down, we are looking for sponsorships. Sponsors receive many benefits depending on their level of support. Please contact Joyce Fogg at Joyce.Fogg@vec.virginia.gov for more information. DIAMOND SPONSOR $400: Opening Welcome Sponsor (1 available) Up to 4 minutes of podium time to promote facility/location/company during opening session Introduce the speaker for Day 1 opening session Sponsor may display 1 pop-up promotional banner during Day 1 educational sessions Sponsor may provide printed materials, collateral, and promo items on attendee tables on Day 1 GOLD SPONSOR - $300: Keynote Speaker Sponsor (1 available) Up to 3 minutes of podium time to promote facility/location/company during keynote session Introduce the keynote speaker for the Chapter Education Conference on Day 2 Sponsor may provide printed materials, collateral, and promo items on attendee tables on Day 2 SILVER SPONSOR - $225: Reception Sponsor (1 available) Up to 2 minutes of podium time to promote your facility/location/company during reception Sponsor may display 1 Pop-up Banner in reception area BRONZE SPONSOR - $100 : Resource Table Sponsor Provide printed materials, collateral, and/or promo items on shared resource table Company logo on chapter website and conference agenda