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Virtual Meetings and Tradeshows
Improving Business Productivity 

Learn the pros and cons of using on-line collaboration, teleconferencing, web conferencing, and web broadcasting in this information packed session.  Virtual meetings can be another tool in the meeting planners’ arsenal. This course will show you ways to improve business communications, reduce "time to market," build customer relations, extend the life of your meeting/tradeshow, and take a peek into the future of how meetings will change by creative use of technology.  This fast moving, content-rich presentation will show some of latest technology available and what is around the corner as well.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES:

In this session, you will:

• Discuss a wide variety of web-based collaboration, teleconferencing, web conferencing and web broadcasting tools – many are available now for free.
• Compare the differences in the applications and when to use the right tool for the job.
• Identify how to build meeting and tradeshow attendance by integrating virtual meeting tools.
• Discuss how to extend the life of your meeting and tradeshow with after-meeting web casts.
• Receive a great overview of this topic and a good understanding of how to apply the tools to your meeting and business needs.

AUDIENCE REVIEWS:
Thank you Corbin!  The presentation was great – Full of relevant info with ideas that I want to expand my business on. Thank you! -- Lisa Bell, President, Global Connections Speakers Bureau

This was a great presentation. I learned more in a little over an hour than I could have in hours of reading manuals or watching a training video. -- David Glomp, CAE, President, Cutting Edge Resources, Inc.

This was great. It really helps to see the various options available live. I like that you had participants share their experiences so we could better understand how people are applying virtual meeting to their client programs. -- Sheryl Sookman, CMP, Principal, The Meeting Connection

Very informative. A real eye-opener. It was fascinating to see the movement towards webcasting and virtual tradeshows. -- Joseph Herzberg, Event Manager, Kaiser Permanente

Wonderful session. Paid for my trip. --Mary Adams-Wiley, Senior Marketing Program Manager, Sun Microsystems

Thanks to attending your presentations, I have become the office "web guru!" The live demos added a dynamic atmosphere - I highly recommend this session to any and all ASAE and MPI Chapters! (Great for planners and suppliers alike!) -- Marcia Morse, Convention Sales Manager, Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center

Wow! I thought I was pretty "up" on computer technology. Corbin and David's presentation opened my eyes to what I'm missing out on! - Randy Prasse, Marketing Director, Racine County CVB

Very interesting presentation; presented in an easy, informative manner. Great illustration having the second presenter conferenced in. Corbin's relaxed style makes an intimidating subject appealing. --
Morag Donald, Product Services Director, Maritz Canada Inc.

Excellent presentation. Good overview of products on market! Good education to association staff. -- Heather Dyer, Senior Systems Consultant, Jupiter Computer Consulting, Inc.

Virtual meetings are becoming a part of our daily work schedule. Understanding and knowing your options as well as the various capabilities can take its toll on you. Corbin presented and demonstrated many of these and I found it intriguing to view the many options out there.
Joanne Tomasone, Events Manager, AT&T Canada

I like how you allowed participation from the audience from people who had experience with the products discussed. -- Cassie Davie, Conference Manager, NACE International

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