LIVE 2010 Dallas

Our theme for 2010 is “Everything you always wanted to know about meeting/event planning, but never had the chance to ask.” Inspired by the 2010 PYM Big Book of Answers and requests we’ve had from meeting planners across the country, we’ve redesigned our PYM LIVE Events to run shorter, faster and deliver more knowledge, peer-to-peer networking and real-life solutions for the challenges you’re facing now.

In just a few hours, you can gather destination research, make important contacts and learn how to work smarter, not harder. Plus, as your takeaway, you’ll receive a series of industry “best practices” whitepapers on topics ranging from managing your budget and planning green meetings to creative team-building and contract negotiation tips. If you’re working on gaining your certification, attending a PYM LIVE Event also will help you earn CEUs toward your CMP or CSEP designation.

Time is an important commodity and meeting planners are juggling more than ever, so if you need help justifying the time spent with us away from the office, we’ll be happy to provide you with a sheet of talking points and testimonials.

Our 2010 PYM LIVE Event will be on February 23 at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Like a “Choose Your Own Adventure” novel, you can come for the whole event, or just the parts you’re most interested in. Registration is only $35, and lunch is included. If you’re unable to attend, you can still register to meet with our local and out-of-town exhibitors as your schedule permits, by setting up an appointment here. If you can’t make it, but still would like a packet of best practices whitepapers, you can purchase them for $10 by clicking here.

View the complete event agenda.

Check out the list of exhibitors

Register for the event, and/or schedule outside appointments with the exhibitors by clicking here.

Your referral is our biggest compliment! If you feel others in your network could benefit from this event, please forward this information to them. We are rewarding you with a $5 rebate for each planner who attends our events as a result of your recommendation. Please ask your associates to place your name in the “referred by” box when they register.

At your service,

Lisa Kraus
Director of Marketing & Audience Development
Lisa.Kraus@PlanYourMeetings.com

EDUCATION SESSION

Town Hall Discussion

The educational theme for 2010 is “Everything you always wanted to know about meeting/event planning, but never had the chance to ask.” We’re creating a very special breakout session, town hall style, in which our meetings experts are prepared to tackle all of your questions and challenges. You will be able to ask your questions live, submit via Twitter (follow tweets with #pym2010), by text messaging, and/or when you register.

CMP Application Meeting Management: 1 hr/10 = .10 points
CMP Recertification Application: 1 hr = 1 point
CSEP = 1 Professional Industry Point

Jeffrey W. Rasco, CMP A multi-honored, veteran meeting professional with over a quarter century of experience, Jeff Rasco, CMP is president of Attendee Management, Inc., providing online registration solutions and housing, as well as travel, and e-marketing services. As an educator and speaker on how technology impacts meetings and benefits those who plan and support them, Jeff’s goal is to increase the quality of meetings, and elevate the strategic value of meeting professionals through the intelligent use of technology. He has written dozens of articles and columns on meeting technology, and is frequently quoted as an expert in the trade press. Contact Jeff at jrasco@attendeenet.com. Follow Jeff on Twitter,@JeffRasco.

Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP, CTA The President & creative force behind PeaPod Productions & Smashing Success Events, Marla began her career in film production and made the transition to behind the scenes, as a producer. But, as she states, event planning was in her blood, so she quickly moved full time into the meetings industry. As an educator and speaker, Marla is an expert on social networking and it’s benefits for meeting planners. She currently serves on the board of ISES Dallas, and is immediate Past President of TxACOM. She was on the board of Women in Film Dallas from 1998 – 2003, 2006- 2008, and is a member of WIF Dallas, AFI Dallas, Women in Film International. She is also the founding President of the Association of Event and Convention Professionals. Contact Marla at Marla@PeaPodGroup.com, and follow her on Twitter @ChickGeekGirl..

Education sponsored by San Marcos Convention & Visitors Bureau