IAEE Holds Sold Out Women’s Leadership Forum
April 11, 2015
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events held a sold out Women's Leadership Forum April 8 at the Washington Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.
More than 150 attendees sold out this year's event which featured education sessions for women at all stages of their career.
"We understood the need for this type of program when we created it in 2013," said IAEE President & CEO David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA. "Nonetheless, the feedback we are receiving from attendees is really amazing, and we are very satisfied with the direction this program has taken."
Here are highlights from this year's event:
· Leadership Facilitator Valorie Burton, who is a bestselling author, speaker and life coach, addressed resiliency and finding that happy balance and place in life with a morning and afternoon session.
· Claire Shipman, who is a regular contributor to "Good Morning America" and other national broadcasts for ABC News, spoke to attendees on confidence and what that means in today's world.
· During lunch, the 2015 IAEE Woman of Achievement Award was presented to Karen Chupka, Senior Vice President, International CES and Corporate Business Strategy for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Lunch attendees were treated to an interview facilitated by Karen Gonzales, CMP, Senior Vice President of Membership & Operations of DMAI, with Capricia Penavic Marshall, who serves as Ambassador-in-Residence at the Adrienne Arsht Latin American Center at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C.
· The day ended with a power panel moderated by IAEE EVP & COO Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP and panelists Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group; Casandra Matej, Executive Director, San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau; and Megan Tanel, CEM, Vice President of Exhibitions & Events, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The panel covered several topics including how to achieve a healthy work/life balance, career advice and how to achieve all your goals.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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