Event
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Wed Nov 18, 2020 - Fri Jan 8, 2021
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 we focused on providing accredited sessions that will empower each attendee with sound tactics that can be used in their perspective organizations. The conference will feature national and international speakers that address current affairs in the industry and around the globe. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that you feel Focused and Empowered with the tools to positively impact you personally and professionally. For your convenience, below is an outline on how to best navigate the regmatch® registration site. Please review and let us know if you have questions.
Yours in hospitality,
NCBMP Board of Directors
REGISTRATION OVERVIEW:
NON-MEMBER:
Welcome aboard! We are excited that you are planning to participate in our Annual Conference. We hope one day you will join the NCBMP family by securing a future membership. If you are a meeting planner, supplier or industry professional and you would like to register for the conference, please go to the NON-MEMBER tab on the main page and input your information to register for the conference. A confirmation email will be forwarded to your attention. If you did not get your registration confirmation within 10 minutes of registering, please complete the CONTACT tab.
AGENDA
See the below scheduled sessions for this event.
| Date | Time | Event Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 18 | COLLABORATION: 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 19 | 7:00am - 4:00pm | Registration | |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Health 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 - 12:30pm | Breakout #1: What's more important? Diversity, Inclusion or Allyship | ||
| 11:15am - 12:30pm | Breakout #2: Ready, Set, Meet: Coronavirus Event Safety Strategies (MPI) | ||
| 11:15am - 12:30pm | Breakout #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 pm | Sponsored: Break Experience | ||
| 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Breakout #4: Health is Wealth: Healthy Cooking and Life Balance with TV Personality Chef Gina Neely | ||
| 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Breakout #5: Health is Wealth: Healthy Meetings / Healthy Planner (MPI) | ||
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Engage: Client Destination Dine-Around | ||
| Friday, November 20 | 7:00am - 12:00pm | Registration | |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Health is Wealth: President's Morning Workout | ||
| 9:00am - 9:45am | Business 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 |
EXPO
The NCBMP Business Expo
EXPO REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
FOCUSED & EMPOWERED
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals has elevated the supplier experience by enhancing the NCBMP Business Expo! We have turned the tables giving suppliers the opportunity to market their properties, destinations, and services directly to meeting planners. This unique engagement sells out every year and provides beneficial rewards for both the meeting professionals and suppliers. The NCBMP Business Expo integrates, supplier presentation, a reverse tradeshow, and a planner presentation. Our goal is to maximize exposure, increase ROI and exceed individual attendee’s objectives.
Pre-Event
Prior to the 37th Annual Conference, each registered supplier who paid for the NCBMP Business Expo will be sent a schedule of appointments, list of all the meeting planners and an information packet that will provide valuable insight regarding the planner’s history and needs. The information will help you determine how to make the most of your time. Note: This information is available exclusively to suppliers with valid fully paid NCBMP Business Expo registrations. Forwarding this information to non-exhibitors will render you exempt from future NCBMP Business Expos.
How does the appointment process work?
The NCBMP Business Expo allows industry leaders and friends to have valuable conversations through Zoom. Each Meeting Planner will have their own Zoom link which allows the Suppliers to meet one on one and have productive conversation. NCBMP has leveled the playing field by providing an appointment environment to ensure its partners equal access to opportunities. Your appointments are based upon how you respond to questions on the registration page. Each meeting will last only six minutes which is long enough for suppliers and planners to exchange key information.
Is there more to the Business Exchange?
Benefits of the NCBMP Business Expo/Reverse Trade Show Participation?
- Zoom Face-to-face networking with meeting planners
- You receive meeting planner profiles, so you can prepare before your meetings
- Confirmed appointments so you know who and when you are meeting
- Attendee Listings and Profiles: A benefit for exhibitors and sponsors only!
- PRIZES!
NCBMP Membership
If you are interested in becoming a member of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, click here. Once you have registered as an attendee, you may be eligible to receive discounted membership registration.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding your registration or need a receipt of payment, please complete the form below and your email will be answered within 24 hours.
If you need to reach out to NCBMP directly, please send an email to info@ncbmp.org.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, click here. Once you have registered as an attendee, you may receive membership registration pricing.