National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals – 37th Annual Conference (NON-MEMBER)


AGENDA

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DateTimeEvent Name
Wednesday, November 18COLLABORATION: Events Industry Council (EIC) & National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP)
***Requires Separate Registration***
2:00pm - 3:00pm Opening Panel: Advocacy: (EIC) 
3:30pm - 4:30pm Breakout Session: Now that you know better how are you doing better, how are you doing better? (NCBMP/EIC)
6:30pm - 7:30pm Breakout Session: Intentional Design of Your Events (EIC) 
8:00pm - 9:00pm Keynote (EIC) 
Thursday, November 197:00am - 4:00pm Registration 
7:00am - 8:00amHealth is Wealth: President's Morning Workout
10:00am - 11:00am General Session: Derreck Kayongo (Events Industry Council)
11:00am-11:15am Sponsored: Break Experience: Visit Austin  
11:15am - 12:30pmBreakout #1: What's more important? Diversity, Inclusion or Allyship 
11:15am - 12:30pmBreakout #2: Ready, Set, Meet: Coronavirus Event Safety Strategies (MPI)
11:15am - 12:30pmBreakout #3: Industry tools to Manage a successful meeting: regmatch Introduction
12:30pm-12:45pm Sponsored: Break Experience 
12:45pm - 2:00pm General Session: How We Reflect, Recover and Rebound: NCBMP Elected and Appointed Officials Townhall
2:00 pm - 2:15 pmSponsored: Break Experience 
2:15 pm - 3:15 pmBreakout #4: Health is Wealth: Healthy Cooking and Life Balance with TV Personality Chef Gina Neely
2:15 pm - 3:15 pmBreakout #5: Health is Wealth: Healthy Meetings / Healthy Planner (MPI)
4:00pm - 5:30pm Engage: Client Destination Dine-Around   
Friday, November 207:00am - 12:00pm Registration 
7:00am - 8:00amHealth is Wealth: President's Morning Workout
9:00am - 9:45amBusiness Meeting: Where have we been and where are we going? (NCBMP Members Only)
9:45am-10:00am Sponsored: Break Experience  
10:00am - 11:00am General Session: Black Travel Study Results: Industry Launch
11:00am - 11:15am Sponsored: Refreshment Break 
11:30am - 1:30pm Business Expo: Pre-Registration Required
11:30am - 12:30pm Breakout #6: Empower Yourself and Your Career Post COVID-19
1:00pm - 2:00pm  Breakout #7: Contract Negotiation Post COVID: How Associations can Thrive, Survive and Stay Alive
1:00pm - 2:00pm Breakout #8: Navigating Industry Certifications (CMP, CAE, CMM) (EIC)
5:00pm - 6:30pm NCBMP Gala: Black Party

Welcome to the Virtual Experience, 2020 has been a year that has required each one of us to Pivot, Pause and Play in a different way and NCBMP is no different.  We were founded on the premise of igniting action and finding innovative strategies to position our members to be competitive within the hospitality industry. This year (more…)

7th Annual The State of Black Tourism


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DateTimeSessionSpeakers
September 17, 20209:45 AM (EST)The State of Black TourismJason Dunn, Sr., Chairman, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP)
PANELISTS
Levar M. Stoney, Mayor, Richmond, VA
Melissa Cherry, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Destinations International
Elliott L. Ferguson, II, President & CEO, Destination DC
Paul M. Van Deventer, President & CEO, MPI
Martinique Lewis, President, Black Travel Alliance
Danny Guerrero, VP, North American Strategy & Co-Chair, DEI Coucil, MMGY Global

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. (more…)

DDS Joint Annual Conference


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DateTimeSessions
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
8:00 AM - 5:00 PMBoard Meetings
Thursday, June 17, 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMOutreach Program
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMFaculty & Research Forum
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMFaculty & Research Forum Lunch (Colgate)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWellness & Ergonomics
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMOpening Session & Reception
Friday, June 18, 2021
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMLeadership for All (Town Hall Meeting)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMColgate (by invitation)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMCE Courses
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMAlumni Receptions
Saturday, June 19, 2021
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMSymposium (all attendees)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMWomen’s Luncheon
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMCE Courses
4:30 PM - 5:00 PMClosing Ceremony one hour (to attract students) followed by Gala for all attendees
Sunday, June 20, 2021
6:00 AM - 7:00 AMSunrise Service
7:30 AM - 9:00 AMBreakfast for the Soul (Town Hall Meeting)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMCivil Rights Luncheon
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMCE Courses

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The State of Black Culture


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DateEventTimeSpeakers
23-Jul-20The State of Black Culture1:00 PMCall to Action Speaker : Rev. Al Sharpton
Panelist: Dr. Dina M. Bennett
Panelist: Bishop Neil C. Ellis, CMG, DD, DHL, PhD
Panelist: Ako Kambon
Panelist: Melba R. Moore, MS, CPHA
Panelist: Dr. Andre Perry
Panelist: Evita Robinson

YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO ATTEND THE SESSION ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close at 10:00 AM (EST).   (more…)

Be Inspired Speakers Series : A Night at the Museum


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DateLocationTime
May 18thBirmingham Civil Rights Institute6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
May 19thNegro Leagues Baseball Museum6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
May 20thMuhammad Ali Center6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
May 21stNational Underground Railroad Freedom Center6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
May 22ndDexter King Memorial Baptist Church6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

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BE INSPIRED


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Tuesday, April 28, 2020EventTime
Welcome 3:00 PM
Introductionduction of NCBMP/MPI liaisons 3:02 PM
Introduction of Nancy Snowden, MPI3:04 PM
Introduction of Tammy R. Benett, Dinsmore & Shohl LLC 3:14 PM
Introduction of Martia Mestey, Diversity & Inclusion Partner Winner3:24 PM
Introduction of Dr. Tana Session, LinkenIn Learning Author3:34 PM
Q&A 3:44 PM
Close4:00 PM

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Let’s Chat!


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DateTimeEvent
SUPPLIERS ONLY
Thursday, April 23, 20208:00 AM (EST)Coffee
3:00 PM (CST)Afternoon Snack
PLANNERS ONLY
Friday, April 24, 20208:00 AM (EST)Coffee
3:00 PM (CST)Afternoon Snack

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING OUR NEXT EVENT! (more…)

National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals – 37th Annual Conference


Agenda

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DateTimeEvent Name
Wednesday, November 18COLLABORATION: Events Industry Council (EIC) & National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP)
***Requires Separate Registration***
2:00pm - 3:00pm Opening Panel: Advocacy: (EIC) 
3:30pm - 4:30pm Breakout Session: Now that you know better how are you doing better, how are you doing better? (NCBMP/EIC)
6:30pm - 7:30pm Breakout Session: Intentional Design of Your Events (EIC) 
8:00pm - 9:00pm Keynote (EIC) 
Thursday, November 197:00am - 4:00pm Registration 
7:00am - 8:00amHealth is Wealth: President's Morning Workout
10:00am - 11:00am General Session: Derreck Kayongo (Events Industry Council)
11:00am-11:15am Sponsored: Break Experience: Visit Austin  
11:15am - 12:30pmBreakout #1: What's more important? Diversity, Inclusion or Allyship 
11:15am - 12:30pmBreakout #2: Ready, Set, Meet: Coronavirus Event Safety Strategies (MPI)
11:15am - 12:30pmBreakout #3: Industry tools to Manage a successful meeting: regmatch Introduction
12:30pm-12:45pm Sponsored: Break Experience 
12:45pm - 2:00pm General Session: How We Reflect, Recover and Rebound: NCBMP Elected and Appointed Officials Townhall
2:00 pm - 2:15 pmSponsored: Break Experience 
2:15 pm - 3:15 pmBreakout #4: Health is Wealth: Healthy Cooking and Life Balance with TV Personality Chef Gina Neely
2:15 pm - 3:15 pmBreakout #5: Health is Wealth: Healthy Meetings / Healthy Planner (MPI)
4:00pm - 5:30pm Engage: Client Destination Dine-Around   
Friday, November 207:00am - 12:00pm Registration 
7:00am - 8:00amHealth is Wealth: President's Morning Workout
9:00am - 9:45amBusiness Meeting: Where have we been and where are we going? (NCBMP Members Only)
9:45am-10:00am Sponsored: Break Experience  
10:00am - 11:00am General Session: Black Travel Study Results: Industry Launch
11:00am - 11:15am Sponsored: Refreshment Break 
11:30am - 1:30pm Business Expo: Pre-Registration Required
11:30am - 12:30pm Breakout #6: Empower Yourself and Your Career Post COVID-19
1:00pm - 2:00pm  Breakout #7: Contract Negotiation Post COVID: How Associations can Thrive, Survive and Stay Alive
1:00pm - 2:00pm Breakout #8: Navigating Industry Certifications (CMP, CAE, CMM) (EIC)
5:00pm - 6:30pm NCBMP Gala: Black Party

Welcome to the Virtual Experience, 2020 has been a year that has required each one of us to Pivot, Pause and Play in a different way and NCBMP is no different.  We were founded on the premise of igniting action and finding innovative strategies to position our members to be competitive within the hospitality industry. This year (more…)

NCBMP-MPI UNITE: Crisis Communications (Webinar)


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TimeEventsSession DescriptionSpeaker
3:00 PM - 3:15 PMNCBMP-MPI Partnership OverviewOverview of partnership with Meeting Professionals International —including free education in many of today’s most relevant topics, like crisis communications, safety and security and risk identification and assessment. Discover the tools, education and opportunities available to you as part of the NCBMP/MPI partnership.NCBMP/MPI Leadership
3:15 PM - 3:45 PMNCBMP-MPI: Communications During CrisisAs meeting and event professionals, we have to be prepared. And while it may not seem easy, the steps necessary to develop a communications plan are less complicated than you think. Learn the basic steps to creating a crisis communications plan. • Understand the overriding strategy behind a crisis communications plan • Become a practitioner of a step-by-step approach • Learn to use multiple channels and their appropriate messagingDrew Holmgreen, VP of Brand Engagement @ MPI & Sophie L. Gibson, Founder & CEO @ VIVO360, Inc.
3:45 PM - 4:00 PMNCBMP-MPI: Q&ANCBMP/MPI Leadership

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.  KEEP CHECKING NCBMP’S FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS.   (more…)