The EEA and ICEE have developed new customizable webinars and live on-location events to provide intensive training on Enterprise Engagement and ISO 10018 Quality People Management standards and preparation for certification.
The program will be introduced June 15, 5 pm on a live webinar. To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UE0vV99qQMSmSPk30KQx3Q
April 30 - May 1, 2012
A unique opportunity for rewards and recognition suppliers to meet with top incentive and recognition buyers in an intimate, relaxed environment, and to tap into the expanding recognition marketplace. Co-located with the Recognition Professionals International Annual Conference, April 29-May 2, 2012
Phone: 914-591-7600
Website: www.rewardsandrecognitionexpo.com
December 1-3 2009
EIBTM is the second largest incentive travel exhibition in the world. Although held in Europe, it is attended by many U.S. incentive travel buyers who use foreign destinations. Executives at major companies that use incentive travel might qualify for a special hosted buyer program that helps defray some of the travel costs. Attracting nearly 3,000 international suppliers and 6,000 other visitors, this event is a great networking opportunity for those in the incentive travel and meetings industry.
Phone: +44 (0)121 252 4043
Website: http://www.eibtm.com/
The Human Capital Institute's 5th Annual National Human Capital Summit is where business meets talent strategy. It's a must-attend event for progressive talent leaders from the Fortune 1000, fast-growth SMB, academia, and government. Attendees will gain insight from innovative leaders and industry experts on the most effective strategies and programs that will engage even the most challenging workforce and drive top line growth and business results.
Phone: 866-538-1909
Website: www.hci.org
March 21-24, 2010
A key show in event marketing that attracts a diverse group of participants. Speakers are sponsorship industry leaders and marketing executives from major corporations. Educational sessions cater to the needs of the most inexperienced and the most advanced attendees.
Phone: 800-834-4850 or 312-944-1727
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May 25-27, 2010
IMEX is the essential worldwide exhibition for meetings and incentive travel. Every year, thousands of exhibitors from 150 countries represent national and regional tourist offices, major hotel groups, airlines, destination management companies, service providers, trade associations, and more.
Phone: +44 1273 22 7311
Website: http://www.imex-frankfurt.com/
The Incentive Manufacturers and Representatives Alliance (IMRA), a strategic initiative group of the Incentive Marketing Association IMA, will hold its 40th annual IMRA Marketing Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, on March 7-10. This year’s event will offer networking, golf, and a smaller version of the Brand Pavilion. It will also include manufacturer sales meetings, education, break-out sessions, and networking business and social functions dedicated to advancing and improving the incentive marketplace.
Website: www.imraonline.com
2010 Dates - TBD
Held each year by the In-Store Marketing Instutute, the In-Store Marketing Expo focuses on designers and builders of displays but also includes some manufacturers, brokers, and promotion agencies. The exhibition includes nearly 200 suppliers each with their own marketing strategies. There is also a long list of seminars presented by industry experts with topics ranging from competing with private labels to accountability in retail media.
Phone: 847-675-7400
Website: http://www.instorexpo.com/expo/
January 7-10, 2010
This conference is a great way to gain knowledge about the latest in consumer electronics technology. In a 2005 survey conducted by Burson-Marsteller it was ranked as one of the top ten most desired speaking opportunities by CEOs. The show also has 2,700 exhibitors which cover the entire consumer electronics market, from digital imaging to wireless technology. Also included are two awards programs, the International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards and CNET's Best of CES Awards.
Phone: (703) 907-7605 or (866) 233-7968
Website: http://www.cesweb.org
One of the prestige incentive industry events of the year aims to increase understanding and use of incentive merchandise and travel. The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) will hold its 17th annual Incentive Invitational in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on May 19-23, 2010, at The Broadmoor. The event is known for bringing together top incentive buyers and corporate decision makers, along with incentive professionals from leading travel organizations around the world, for business networking events and educational seminars. The goal of the event is to increase the understanding, effective use and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives and others interested in improved performance.
Website: www.theirf.org
October 5-7, 2010
This double event includes the IT&CMA (Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia) meetings and incentive travel show, and CTW (Corporate Travel World) Asia-Pacific for corporate travel managers, travel agencies, and suppliers to meet and discuss the impact of global and regional issues on the development of business travel into and out of the region. It includes a hosted program for qualified incentive travel and meetings buyers and attracts more than 1,500 attendees from over 39 countries. There are educational session for both suppliers and buyers, and seminars which provide a great opportunity to network with industry professionals. The exposition includes companies involved in things like convention & exhibition venues, golf courses, and travel management.
Phone: (65) 6395-7595
Website: http://www.itcma.com.sg
Looking for great ideas for your incentive travel programs? Then don't miss the sixth-annual Las Vegas Incentive Marketplace, December 6-9, 2009, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Hosted program for qualified buyers includes airfare, hotel accommodations, all sponsored events, meetings with suppliers of your choice, and educational programs.
Website: www.incentivemag.com/marketplace
June 8-10, 2010
Licensed products have a major role in premium programs. This show, sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandiser's Association (LIMA), is the major event for the licensing industry, with exhibits and an education program covering all aspects of the industry.
Phone: (888) 644-2022; (218) 723-9130; or (212) 951-6731
Website: www.licensingshow.com
Loyalty Expo will include more interactive sessions and peer group discussion as hundreds of professionals will gather to learn best practices in customer, client, and employee cultivation, including reducing attrition, improving profitability and navigating through challenging economic times.
Phone: 513-545-5612
Website: http://www.loyaltyexpo.com/
February 16-18, 2010
More than 1,500 companies exhibit, and corporate sales personnel from every major U.S. apparel manufacturer are on hand. Exhibitors represent every major category in the industry, from streetwear to sporting wear, to designer clothing. Runs concurrently with WWDMAGIC (for women), MAGIC Kids (for children), and Sourcing at MAGIC (the largest sourcing event in North America).
Phone: 818-593-5000
Website: http://www.magiconline.com
Business executives from across the nation will gather for the 7th Annual Multicultural Marketing Summit in order to gain firsthand knowledge of how Hispanics, African Americans, and Asian Americans contribute to the increasingly diverse richness of the population. During the three-day conference, presenters will provide knowledge and insights on groundbreaking research, professional experiences, and techniques specific to ethnic marketing, media and distribution.
Phone: 1-888-309-2005
Website: www.multiculturalmarketingsummit.com
April 17-20, 2010
Hosted by the National Association for Retail Marketing Services (NARMS), this event includes educational sessions and roundtable discussions which are a great way to learn strategies of other members of the retail marketing industry. The event also includes an exhibition hall on the first day.
Phone: 715) 342-0948
Website: http://www.narms.com
The Promotion Marketing Association's digital marketing summit will look at innovations that are likely to spur consumer demand in the years to come. At Fast Forward 2001, PMA will be looking ahead for the killer digital innovations that will drive consumer demand in 2011. Clara Shih, author of "The Facebook Era: Tapping Online Social Networks to Build Better Products, Reach New Audiences, Sell More Stuff," will provide the keynote address.
Website: http://www.pmalink.org/?digital
March 23-24, 2010
Hosted by the Promotion Marketing Association, Inc. (PMA) this event covers all aspects of integrated marketing and is a must for anybody trying to get to know the field. Brands from all over the world attend and provide their own unique feedback. Provides a means of networking with peers and learning new and innovative strategies from leading companies.
Phone: (212) 420-1100
Website: http://www.pmalink.org
Chicago: May 12-13, 2010; NY: June 9-10, 2010.
Basics is the internationally acclaimed two-day seminar designed to develop your skills in all aspects of promotion marketing, including promotion strategy, law and all tactical elements of promotion. Marketing professionals who are beginning a career in promotion or integrated marketing, switching careers to promotion or integrated marketing, and are ready for more responsibility, bigger challenges and greater achievement in all aspects of promotion marketing should defiantly attend this seminar.
Phone: 212-420-1100 Ext. 237
Website: http://www.pmalink.org
Annual promotional products conference and expo will feature a new component focusing on promotional equipment. The theme that the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) has planned for PPAI Expo 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, January 11-15, is “Find Your [X] Factor.” And one of the X factors for the show itself is a show within a show. PPAI will launch DECORATE: A Promotional Equipment Show at this year’s Expo. For the first time in PPAI show history, design equipment (screen printing, embroidery and digital machinery) will be allowed on the show floor as part of a new promotional equipment showcase, DECORATE. “As a new component of The PPAI Expo 2010, DECORATE is a show within a show, bringing the best in screen printing, embroidery and digital technology directly to the show floor,” said Darel Cook, PPAI director of expositions. “DECORATE promises to deliver incredible potential and incredible possibility for suppliers and distributors alike.” To register for the PPAI Expo 2010 online, visit www.theppaiexpo.org. For more information about PPAI or promotional products in general, visit the PPAI website at www.ppai.org.
Website: www.theppaiexpo.org
4-5 times per year
The Promotion Marketing Association (PMA) seminar is taught several times a year at different locations. This is a well-rounded introduction taught by senior marketing executives and marketing law attorneys, with the focus primarily on consumer promotions. The conference is internationally acclaimed, and attracts a diverse group of attendees.
Phone: (212) 420-1100 ext 237
Website: http://www.pmalink.org/
Going on its fifth year, the Purpose Summit brings together leaders in all areas of management seeking to make their organizations a better place to work and do business with, and to make life better for the customers, employees, or other stakeholders they serve. Many companies bring multiple managers to help foster alignment, according to the organizers.
The economics of talent engagement are widely accepted, but the investment begins with how leaders engage their teams. When leaders shift their mindset from ROI to Return on Value, they energize innovation, collaboration, and discretionary effort. This webcast - scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, from 2 - 3 p.m. EST - focuses on the economic reasons to engage talent and goes beyond leaders who believe in ROI, to what leaders can do to create value from talent engagement. You'll learn examples of leaders and organizations that excel at engagement and gain insight to achieving high levels of engagement in your organization. Presenters include Rodger Stotz, chief research officer for the Incentive Research Foundation, and Jim Dittman, president of Dittman Incentive Marketing.
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