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takes. The integration of technology coming from a variety of sources is as critical to success as the selection and implementation of the specific applications themselves. This session will include valuable insight into how the modern-day facility will become a key element in your event technology solutions, and further identify the concrete benefits and return on investment from the implementation of these solutions. This will be an interactive panel discussion and questions are welcomed. Webinars and Webcasts: Powerful Outreach Tools for Education and Information Barbara Taylor Carpender President & CEO Taylored Training Denver, Colorado NETWORKING LUNCHEON with the compliments of HSMAI Exhibit Hall 11:30 am – 12:30 pm EXPOSITION 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Prize Drawings at 3:00 pm Kelly Snyder, CMP Associate Director of Online Events CommPartners Elkridge, Maryland Do you want to know more about webinars and webcasts so that you can determine if they are right for your organization and/or client? This information-packed session will explore how these online learning experiences can work for you. Imagine the opportunities: just set up a meeting room, an LCD, high-speed Internet access, and a screen, and speakers from anywhere in the world can be a part of your event. A webinar producer and a webinar platform provider will help you get started. You’ll walk away from this session with what you need to know about the technology, the variety of platforms available, the ABCs of how to put on webinars and webcasts, and how to find and evaluate speakers who excel in this medium. You also will learn to incorporate these powerful tools into your meetings and communications arsenal. Seminars: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm The FUNdamentals of Creating Your Meeting Budget Bonnie Wallsh, CMP CMM , Chief Strategist Bonnie Wallsh Associates, LLC Charlotte, North Carolina Mention budget preparation to most meeting planners and their eyes glaze over with boredom and trepidation. Creating budgets is challenging work but extraordinarily important to the success of your meeting, and if you budget with confidence, it actually can be fun. In this dynamic seminar, you’ll be walked through the process of budgeting in an easy-to-understand manner. You’ll learn three key factors that are essential in preparing your budget – goals and objectives, profile of attendees, and meeting history – and you will discover how to avoid seven common mistakes, such as neglecting to include taxes and services charges, which can lead to budget over runs. You’ll leave this session with a light-hearted perspective, plus 36 money saving tips that are guaranteed to impress your management and an assurance that you will never fear budgeting again. For more information, contact: GLM, a dmg world media business Ten Bank Street, White Plains, NY 10606-1954 P: 914-421-3200 ext. 7777 • F: 914-948-6679 E: affordable_meetings@glmshows.com W: www.affordablemeetings.com Register online at www.affordablemeetings.com 17 http://www.affordablemeetings.com http://www.affordablemeetings.com

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