IMEX Association Day - AMC Focused Education on Monday, May 15, 2017

In this session, AMC will explore innovative ways of enhancing your events; small things that make an impact in a meaningful and affordable way. There are a range of non-technical ideas that incorporate a variety themes. Walk away from this session with practical tips you can immediately incorporate into your next event.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to partner once again with IMEX to provide exclusive association management company focused education on IMEX Association Day. We have assembled a powerful lineup of thought leaders to facilitate the transfer of knowledge based on years of experience working in the association management company industry.” Tina Wehmeir, CMP, CAE // CEO, AMC Institute

10:00 – 10:50

Building Successful Relationships With Client Staff Members

Presenters: William Drohan, CAE, MBA, President, Drohan Management Group; Bob Lewis, Group Head of Association Management, Interel Association Management, AMC Institute Board Member; Fred Stringfellow, CAE, President, Stringfellow Management Group, Inc., AMC Institute 2017 Board Chair

Hybrid association management models that include internal/contracted staff members in conjunction with an AMC have become increasingly common. Whether the AMC provides all but a few key staff members, or they simply provide outsourced services, it is critical to build a respectful and trusting relationship. Learn techniques and activities that build communication and teamwork as well as the behaviors to avoid. Learn from others and share your experiences in this interactive session.

11:00 – 11:50

Data Protection – When Do You Need to Do This? NOW!

Presenters: JP Guilbault, President & CEO, YourMembership, AMC Institute Board Member; Paul Jordan, Managing Director Europe, International Association for Privacy Professionals, Jeanne Sheehy, MBA, Chief Marketing Officer, Bostrom, AMC Institute Board Treasurer

Data security and privacy are hot topics in today's world, but do you really know what they mean?

·      Are you aware of the danger behind unwanted actions of unauthorized users to your company, organization or association?

·      Do you understand the very high penalties and litigation risks around the new data privacy obligations imposed on employers and third-party vendors by regulators in the EU?

Team up with CEO of YourMembership, JP Guilbault, Paul Jordan, Managing Director Europe, International Association for Privacy Professionals, and Jeanne Sheehy, Chief Marketing Officer at Bostrom, to learn about the increased risks, new requirements, and what you can do to mitigate these high risk dangers.

What to expect:

·      What data security means for your association.

·      How it could affect your members & employees.

·      Tips and Tricks to keep your association safe and your members informed.

·      Data Privacy and what it means for your association.

12:00 – 12:50

Non-Technical Innovations

Presenters: Andre Cholewinski, CMP, Director of Meetings, Association Management Group (AMG); Keren Deront, CAE, Director, EU, Interel Association Management; Michael Payne, Executive Vice President, SmithBucklin, AMC Institute Board Chair-Elect

Registration for this event is FREE! To register to attend the AMC Focused Education, please click here. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Erin Carter, Associate Executive Director, at ecarter@amcinstitute.org.

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