EMERGE 2024 Education

Written By Michael Novelli

RCMA's Emerge Conference offers industry-leading educational opportunities, including Education Sessions, Roundtables, and Learning Labs. Emerge offers four education slots during the conference, plus Tuesday’s Professional Development and Hands-On Hospitality sessions.

EDUCATION SESSIONS

Both planners and suppliers find education to be one of the most valued parts of EMERGE. Expert presenters aim to equip attendees with the latest industry insights, practical tools, and forward-thinking strategies, empowering them to excel in their respective fields. EMERGE 2024 will offer four education slots, including the following specialized tracks:

  • Legal

  • Planner Toolkit

  • Technology

  • Wellness

LEARNING LABS

Want to dive deeper and learn from vendors and their services? Join a Learning Lab during an EMERGE education slot! These sessions offer an insider's view of often-used but rarely-understood services. You'll learn the benefits, challenges, and a birds-eye view of the process, equipment, and steps needed to utilize services like:

  • Best Practices for Successful Registration – eShow / Raju Patel

  • Hiring a Production Company – TBA

  • Best Practices for Creating An Inviting Exhibit Space – Fern / Shelia LeMaster

  • Planning Creative F&B On A Budget – RK Catering

ROUNDTABLES

Are you looking for intentional discussions around current topics, trends, and categories? Join a Roundtable offered during each educational slot. You'll find facilitated discussions to align with your path, concerns, and interests. Over 20 relevant topics to choose from–engage with one for the entire time, or move on to others to learn and contribute to the dialogue.

  • Adding Exhibits to Your Event

  • Building the RCMA Community

  • Event Trends

  • Events Over 2,500 Attendees

  • Exhausted & Overworked

  • Help! I Do This All By Myself!

  • Hosting Student Events

  • How Have You Stretched Your Budget?

  • How Many Hats Are You Wearing?

  • I'm Planning My First Event! What Have I Gotten Myself Into…

  • Intergenerational Programming

  • Mentoring Your Replacement

  • Moving From the Ballroom to the Convention Center

  • Nearing Retirement

  • Our Industry's Future…

  • Planners Under 30

  • Reasonable Concessions & How to Get Them

  • Small Event Challenges

  • Staying Healthy On The Road

  • Successful Social Media Promotions

  • Using Non-Traditional Venues

  • Work/Life Balance

  • Working with an All-Volunteer Staff

  • Writing, Media & Social Interaction

Michael Novelli
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