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Hot Web and Wireless Trends for Meeting Professionals

Identify, compare and discuss some of the newest tools and trends that are on the cutting edge of online technology for meeting professionals. This session will cover how Web is being used in nearly every function of the meeting planning process including: virtual site inspections, 3rd generation meeting room booking, online room diagramming, 3rd generation web registration/marketing, housing, trade show building, meeting promotion, educational content management, on-line surveys and more. Related wireless technology will also be examined covering the variety of emerging wireless and palm applications for networking, meeting management, messaging, meeting scheduling, and hotel management.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES:

In this session, you will:

  • Identify the array of emerging online and wireless meeting industry tools that can help you become more efficient and provide better service.
  • Discuss web-based options for site inspections, registration, housing, meeting promotion and more.
  • Peek into the future with technology trends that will transform our industry and our society in general including privacy, security, and other issues.

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AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
 This was far and away the most informative presentation I've gone to in more than two years.
Ildiko Moran, VP Public Affairs and Development, Central European University

In one word "WOW"! What I learned in 2 hours, will save days of phone calls and waiting. I would like to see this as a return topic next year. -- Darlene Young, Event Director, M. Nan Keken & Associates Ltd.

Very informative, Interesting and, at the same time, a real eye-opener on how much information is available. Very enjoyable! --Matt Wilson, Manager, Rentals & Staging – Vancouver, Sharp’s Audio Visual Ltd.

Effective, useful, simple for both the high-end user and the first-time beginner. Well done! -- Sheri Moore, Communications Officer, MCC Planners

Great information! From the fantastic to the cutting edge to the scary – you covered it all! Thanks for the insight! -- Richard Smith, National Sales Manager, Meetings & Conventions, Tourism Winnipeg

Wow! I can see light bulbs going off above peoples’ heads all over the office! I’m going to rush out, buy a laptop and start taking classes! -- Pamela Miller, CMP, CFRE, Special Events Coordinator, HSBC Securities, Inc.

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