IACC invites professional meeting planners to join us for an afternoon of education and networking in Philadelphia on Tuesday, April 17. 

Please join us for an interactive and engaging 90 minute General Session at the Franklin Institute facilitated by Laura Schwartz of Laura Schwartz Live. The General Session will explore the role food and beverage plays in creating a memorable conference experience and how to deliver culinary elements that will ensure ultimate attendee engagement. You can obtain CIC credits by attending this session.

Before the General Session, you won't want to miss the IACC Copper Skillet Global Competition--an exciting networking and culinary experience.

The fee to attend the General Session and the Copper Skillet Competition is $35 for MPI Planner members and $75 for non-members. Please complete this form and IACC will contact you with details about the April 17 events. Times and locations are listed below.

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Professional Designation (CMP, CHSP)

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* 4. Company

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* 5. I am a Meeting Planner member of the following:

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* 6. Email Address

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* 7. Telephone Number (including area code)

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I will attend the MPI General Session facilitated by Laura Schwartz on Tuesday, April 17, 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St.

This highly interactive General Session held at the Franklin Institute will explore the role food service plays in our conferences and how we can deliver culinary elements to help people engage onsite. Breakout sessions will tackle hot topics including company culture, the perfect site visit, addressing barriers to exceptional meetings experiences, and more!

Laura Schwartz will direct the discussion and your questions to an expert panel, comprised of: Felix Maietta, The Chase Center on the Riverfront; Cindy Novotny, MCA; Jesse States, MPI; and Ron Stoddard, Summit Executive Center who will teach you how to optimize the power of food at your next meeting or event.

Following your sessions, enjoy complimentary admission to the historic Franklin Institute, one of America's most celebrated museums and a renowned leader in science and technology.

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I will attend the Copper Skillet Competition on Tuesday, April 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.

Don't miss this exciting networking event when six chefs from the Americas, Europe and Australia Asia Pacific turn their passion and skills into a conference standard dish, which will be evaluated by top judges. 

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* 10. Do you require any special ADA needs, or any other special needs to make this a great meetings experience for you?

After submitting your answers to the questions above, please submit payment and complete your registration for the MPI Meetings Planner Seminar, by visiting the IACC store, online here. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 17 in Philadelphia. Should you wish to amend or cancel your event registration, please email Maggie McDonnell at conference@iacconline.org or at 312-224-2580.

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