Join MPI KBC as we Explore Paristown! On Thursday, April 8th, in celebration of Global Meeting Industry Day, we are thrilled to welcome Cleo Battle and Nicole Twigg of Louisville Tourism. Cleo will share information on the State of the Industry, Post-Covid trends, and helpful tips for meeting planners and Nicole will discuss how we can’t go back to business as usual through the lens of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 

After the speaker presentations, attendees will break into small groups and enjoy behind the scenes experiences at Hopewell Labs, Stoneware & Co, Old Forester's Paristown Hall, and Christy's Garden. A southern inspired box lunch will be provided by The Café.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover how to identify internal and external stakeholder expectations in a post-covid world.

2. Learn how to communicate event goals through the lens of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion.

3. Consider critical practices for hosting safe events in the future.

1 Clock Hour/Domain F: Stakeholder Management (pending EIC approval)

The timeline for the day is as follows:
 
10:30 am - Registration Open

11:00 am - Lunch provided by The Café

11:15 am - Welcome
 
11:30 am - State of the Industry & Post-Covid trends presented by Cleo Battle, Executive Vice President
 
12:00 pm - “We can’t go back to business as usual - A Louisville Tourism Case study through the lens of DEI” presented by Nicole Twigg, Vice President of Tourism 

12:45 pm - Virtual Program Concludes

12:45 pm - Immersive Experiences in Paristown!  Breakout groups will visit Hopewell Labs, Stoneware & Co, Old Forester's Paristown Hall, and Christy's Garden

3:00 pm - Join us for an optional Cocktail Reception with a cash bar after the event concludes

Please plan to wear a mask and observe recommended social distancing guidelines as we celebrate and support our industry together! Registration is limited to 50 people.
 

Fees:

Registration - In Person: $60 member/$70 non-member

Registration - Virtual: $25 member/$30 non-member

Thank you to our sponsors...

 

Registration

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