T H U R S D A Y | 2 4 F E B R U A R Y
You 'ADMEI' at Hello (for first-timers)
Thursday, 24 February 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Speakers
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Jeff Nelke DMCP - Access Destination Management - South Florida
Summary
First time attendees to an ADMEI conference are invited to participate in this casual but informative session on how to make the most of your time during the conference. Meet seasoned ADMEI members who will show you the way!
DMCP Club Social
Thursday, 24 February 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Summary
HOSTED BY: Pat Owings, DMCP, CAB Chair and Michelle Castady Orlando, DMCP, Cab Chair Elect.
All DMCPs are invited to attend this first-ever networking social for individuals credentialed in the Destination Management industry.
BCE JUMPSTART
Thursday, 24 February 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Summary
Are you READY?! As a nod to the classic and world renown Boston Marathon, attendees will engage in 26 quick and fun mini-challenges designed to celebrate the community that is the ADMEI family of DMC professionals!
This energizing session will springboard you into the world of missions, trivia, and fun activities while incorporating some exciting networking opportunities for meaningful mingling and engagement! BCE will utilize the latest in iPad team building technology, experience a little magic and perhaps even “Escape The Office”!!
Fun prizes, medals and bragging rights included! Looking forward to seeing you there!
ADMEI Winter Festival
Thursday, 24 February 6:30 pm -
Summary
Sponsored by the Boston Park Plaza, join us for celebratory drinks, fun, and heavy hors d'oeuvres as we reunite for the first time in two years!
F R I D A Y | 2 5 F E B R U A R Y
BREAKFAST
Friday, 25 February 8:00 am - 9:00 am
KEYNOTE: Defining Moments
Friday, 25 February 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Speakers
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Dave McGillivray - DMSE Sports
Summary
Dave McGillivray translates his extraordinary life journeys and athletic achievements into life lessons that leave each audience wanting more. For nearly 40 years and more than 1,800 appearances, McGillivray has inspired and motivated audiences in nearly every major U.S. city and has traveled abroad to various countries including Canada, Denmark, England, France, Poland, Sweden, in addition to Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
KEYNOTE: DMC Client Panel
Friday, 25 February 10:45 am - 12:00 noon
Speakers
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Bethany Murphy CMP - Drift
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Lindsay Maloni-Kuntz - DMC Network
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Lonise Carey DMCP - Island Destination Services
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Lori Allen - MetLife
Summary
Back by popular demand, hear from a cross section of industry clients on what planners really need and want from DMCs. Together we will discuss how companies are readying themselves for in person meetings (local and international programs) and how DMCs can best support them. The processes of prospecting, site inspections, proposal expectations, program execution, and post program wants will all be covered. This is an intimate conversation that will help us ready ourselves for a deeper connection with our clients.
Moderated by ADMEI board member, Lonise, Carey, DMCP, Island Destination Services
LUNCH
Friday, 25 February 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
KEYNOTE: Diversity and Inclusion: Just Be Better, Events Industry
Friday, 25 February 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Speakers
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Chase Brunson, CMP - Big Reputation Events
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Faith Morris - National Civil Rights Museum
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Jon Brown, DMCP CMP - Leo Events
Summary
Event professionals are uniquely positioned to influence the global discussion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and today’s climate presents the perfect backdrop to raise and move awareness into action. Using a few case studies, our moderator Faith Morris will lead Jon Brown (LEO Events) and Chase Brunson (Owner of Big Reputation Events, a wedding planning and event management firm based in Texas) into a deep dive of the challenges the industry faces and what must be done to support the future of diversity in meetings and events. Using the National Civil Rights Museum guidelines for behavior changes needed in 2022, Faith will help guide discussions that will lead to equitable and sustainable changes that need to be made from the planner, supplier and customer perspectives.
KEYNOTE: Leading the Way | Identifying DMC Value Industry-Wide
Friday, 25 February 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Speakers
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Aoife Delaney - Past President, SITE
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Lorenzo Pignatti DMCP - President, ADMEI
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Sherrif Karamat, CMP - CEO and President, PCMA
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Steve Bova CAE - Executive Director, FICP
Summary
Three iconic industry leaders will come together to share the scope and values of their association members and their perspective on the valuable role the DMC plays in the MICE industry. Moderated by ADMEI President Lorenzo Pigantti, DMCP, attendees will hear from PCMA CEO, Sherrif Karamat, CMP; FICP Executive Director, Steve Bova, CAE; and Site Immediate Past President, Aoife Delaney, CIS CITP. This powerhouse line-up of thought leaders will also share trends and visions for the future of MICE industry.
BREAKOUT: Sales / Creative Solution Room
Friday, 25 February 3:45 PM -5:00 PM
Speakers
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David Rome DMCP, CMP - Access New Orleans
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Julie Krull DMCP - Destination St. Louis, a DMC Network Company
BREAKOUT: Operations Solution Room
Friday, 25 February 3:45 PM -5:00 PM
Speakers
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Daniel Linskey - Kroll
BREAKOUT: Owners / GMs Solution Room
Friday, 25 February 3:45 PM -5:00 PM
Speakers
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Melissa Murray DMCP - Mosaix Group
DINE AROUND BOSTON
Friday, 25 February 6:00 pm
Summary
Copy and paste this link for Dine Around information (pdf download). https://www.admei.org/conference/
Networking Nightcap
Friday, 25 8:30 pm
Summary
Meet back in the hotel lobby a nightcap and networking! Bring your badge for a complimentary dessert.sponsored by Agenda USA!
S A T U R D A Y | 2 6 F E B R U A R Y
BREAKFAST
Saturday, 26 February 8:00 am - 9:00 am
ADMEI Annual Business Meeting
Saturday, 26 February 9:00 - 9:30 am
KEYNOTE: Hotel Partnerships Panel
Saturday, 26 February 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Speakers
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Laura Ward - Intercontinental Boston
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Linda Pond Rindos, CMP, CASE - Boston Park Plaza
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Michael Dominguez CHSE - ALHI
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Rachelle Boudreau - The Langham, Boston
Summary
Moderated by Michael Dominguez, ALHI, hear from esteemed hotel partners on how to strengthen relationships and improve best practices.
TEAM BUILDING: Ice Sculpting Challenge
Saturday, 10:45 am - 12:00 noon
Summary
We will bring people together through the power of ice! Ice sculpting is fun, fast-paced and totally unique and a great test of teamwork and skill. Let’s make one thing clear – teams will not be using chainsaws to create masterpieces out of solid ice blocks. You will use gloves, chisels, cooperation and lots of laughter. The results can be pretty impressive. Some ambitious teams even do company logos and other branding elements.
LUNCH
Saturday, 26 February 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
KEYNOTE: Inspiring Brand Loyalty
February 26 2022 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Speakers
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Johnny Earle - Johnny Cupcakes
Summary
Building Brand Loyalty, Creating Memorable Experiences, and Inspiring Innovation. Reinventing Oneself and Finding a Way.
FREEDOM TRAIL TOUR - $25 (OPTIONAL)
Sasturday, 26 February 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Summary
Boston!!!! What is it about Boston you ask that makes it so special? It is the birthplace of the nation, the birthplace of American innovation, home to sports fanatics, home to TV shows and movies we all know. This afternoon you will hear tidbits of it all as you travel the famous Freedom Trail – literally a red line traveling 2.5 miles around our glorious and compact city! Sometimes the line is made of bricks and other times it is just painted on the sidewalk. Today you won’t have to walk being February and all, we will have a coach, but we will get off and walk a bit here and there so you can get up close an personal with some of the sites. You will learn of Paul Revere, see his house, recall Longfellow’s poem – you will learn about the Boston Tea Party that started at Old South Meeting House, step on the hallowed ground of The Granary Burying Ground that entombs John Hancock and so very much more. Come along for this light afternoon of fun.
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM TOUR - $25 (Optional)
Sasturday, 26 February 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Summary
A museum like none other in the world! Your jaw will drop as you enter the original museum created by the eclectic and wonderful Mrs. Gardner. The Italian Palazzo style architecture features an indoor courtyard that will leave you in awe! That is really just the frosting on the cake of a museum in which every single column and floor tile are part of the collection, where the real collection hangs on the walls. There are great artists that even non-art-enthusiasts will recognize and some that they won’t, but not to worry! A museum docent will take you through this acclaimed museum and tell you the stories about the collection and the art within that will make you fall in love with this very special spot.
And if the art doesn’t entice you enough, the Gardner Museum is also the subject of recent show on Netflix called This Is a Robbery: The World’s Greatest Art Heist. This is based on the true story of what really happened. On the tour you will see the empty frames that hang to this day 31 years later! Come along, Jill Tate, owner of Corinthian Events will tell you stories on the way to the museum where a museum docent will take over.
ADMEI Awards Reception and Gala Dinner
Saturday, 26 February 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Summary
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Reception | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Dinner
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