Fall Symposium

AGENDA

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM - Registration & Networking

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Session I – Back to Basics

Learn the best practices for writing a Request for Proposal (RFP), crafting a compelling proposal, and understanding the basics of event budgeting. These skills will greatly contribute to your success in the industry if you are a planner or supplier! Learn how to apply the event canvas methodology and templates to visually articulate the value of an event.

11:30 AM - 11:45 PM - Networking Break

11:45 AM -1:00 PM - Event Design Lab

This workshop is for change-makers who want an introduction to a new and different hands-on approach to understanding, designing, and delivering events that matter. The Event Canvas ™️ is being used by leading organizations like the UN, International Olympic Committee, and Google as a visual strategic management template for developing new innovations. We’ve adapted this process, based on stakeholder needs to develop and document successful event and conference models. The canvas enables teams within organizations to align their activities and get leadership aligned with the intended outcomes of the event. Building a thorough Event Canvas is achieved through a sequential, 10-stop methodology that employs a range of visual thinking techniques, including empathy mapping, experience journey, and instructional design modeling.

1:00 PM -1:30 PM - Lunch & Networking

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Session II - Negotiations, Contracts and Community Partnerships

Sit down with planner and supplier colleagues to discuss the latest in contract negotiation best practices, share insights on the current state of contract clauses, and working together to minimize risk on both sides of the table.

ARUBA FREEZE FUNDRAISER

Don't let your taste buds miss out! ARUBA Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream is available: $10 for a flight of ice cream! Cash or credit at the door, all proceeds to benefit your MPI Michigan Chapter.

You can also pre-purchase your flight here.

PRICING

	Early Bird	After September 5th
MPI Member Planner	$35	$45
MPI Member Supplier (or staff of Member Supplier)	$60	$70
Non-Members	$90	$110
ILEA or NACE Member	$70	$85
Student	$30	$40

CMP CLOCK HOURS

This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit with the EIC.

ROOM BLOCK

Our room block at St. John's Resort is full!  Looking for another great place to stay?  Check out one the hotels listed below (all are within a 2-5 minute drive):

Hilton Garden Inn
14600 Sheldon Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170•(734) 354-0001

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Plymouth
15100 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170•(734) 969-8100

Home2 Suites by Hilton Northville Detroit
47450 Five Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168•(734) 264-9500