EMERGE 2024 Education
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