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Seats may be available onsite on a first come,
first served basis the day of the event.
Events that engage all five senses can be more memorable and captivating. Join Meeting Professionals International Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter on November 15th at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington. 21c is an 88-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, cultural center and home to Lockbox restaurant.
We will learn from industry experts on how engaging sight, sound, smell, taste and touch creates an experience that connects with participants and inspires them to use the information they've gathered.
Learner Objectives:
1. Understand the role of the 5 senses and how the impactive the success of meetings and events.
2. Gain insight into strategic planning and use of timing, placement, agenda format, meeting and event enhancers, production and design components.
3. Participant in sensory exercises to awaken you to the importance of experiences.
Agenda (start and end times final, remainder of agenda is subject to change):
1:00pm - Registration
1:15pm - Welcome Remarks
1:20pm - Lunch Served
1:50pm - Panel
Panelists to be finalized soon!
2:20pm - Interactive Activities with Panel
3:00pm - BRAVO! Award Ceremony
3:30pm - 2025 Board Induction
3:50pm - Raffle and Closing Remarks
4:00pm - Networking in Lockbox
5:00pm - Art Exhibit Grand Opening Party Begins
-Join 21C Lexington for bites, beverages, live music, and guest speakers to celebrate their newest art exhibit.
8:00pm - Art Exhibit Grand Opening Party Concludes
Speakers:
Brian Walters Director of Food and Beverage at 21c Lexington
Accomplished hospitality expert with over 20 years of experience in enhancing performance through effective brand consistency and operational strategies. A leader focused on streamlining business processes, integrating financial plans, and promoting training and development. Committed to collaboration across teams to achieve common objectives, with a leadership approach that prioritizes active engagement and open, empathetic communication.
Katharine Erickson, Museum Manager at 21c Lexington
Katharine has a background in Art History and Museum Education. She has worked previously on educational public programs at the National Gallery of Art, Washington National Cathedral, LACMA and the Getty Museum.
Jason Thompson Director of Sales and Marketing at 21c Lexington
Experienced Director of Sales and former Director of Catering with a results driven history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Building and Maintaining Client Relationships, Sales, Delphi, Event Temple, Customer Relationship Management, Event Management, Teamwork. Strong operations and sales professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, with Emphasis in Event and Conference Management from the University of Kentucky.
 1.5 Hours - Meeting & Event Design |
21C Museum Hotel Lexington is generously offering attendees a discounted room rate of $129 per night in addition to breakfast for (2) and 50% off valet services. A link for booking can be found in your registration confirmation email.
Location Address:
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
167 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Registration Fee:
Member: $40 until October 29, 2024
Non-Member: $55 until October 29, 2024
Fees increase by $20 on October 30, 2024
