Education & Networking

GENERAL SESSIONS & COPPER SKILLET Wednesday, March 23, 2011 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opening General Session -- Customer Panel The first step to... ...is getting feedback from customers.  The opening session will feature a panel discussion with metro DC customers moderated by IACC Pyramid Award winner, Joan Eisenstodt.  Audience participants will be able send comments and questions to the panel in real time via Twitter.   Set up your Twitter account and send your Tweets to @IACCcenters. Thursday, March 24, 2011 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.  Flawless Execution Keynote A Fighter Pilot's Secret to Business Success In this session your group will learn how Fighter Pilots attack their missions in both training and combat. This keynote includes both a Main Speaker and a Wingman Fighter Pilot and is highly customized to meet the needs of your audience. Plan — Learn how Fighter Pilots plan for a mission using the "Six Steps to Effective Combat Mission Planning". Brief — Communicate the plan to maximize the quality of front-line execution. Execute — Discover how Fighter Pilots ensure Flawless Execution in their missions by eliminating performance-draining Task Saturation. Debrief — Implement nameless/rankless feedback sessions in your squadron to guarantee maximum learning Website: www.afterburnerseminars.com/ Thursday, March 24, 2011 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. This year's Copper Skillet competition will take place at lunch and include a special treat.  The lunch items will be selected from menus submitted by the competing chefs!  IACC chefs representing 8 countries will vie for the title of 2011 Conference Centre Chef of the Year.  To view last year's winners, their winning plates and the competition requirements, CLICK HERE. Friday, March 25, 2011 10:30 a.m. - noon   General Session and TECHNOLOGY LEADERS TOWN HALL Meetings technology is changing rapidly.  This year's Town Hall will feature experts in virtual meetings, blended meetings, social networking and the news audio-visual equipment...and how it relates to your business. Panelists will include Mike Dickersbach, VP Information Technology, Thayer Lodging Group; Brian Lagestee, PSAV and Linda Mansouria CMP, CMM, Program Manager Global Events, Cisco Systems, Inc. Audience participants will be able send comments and questions to the panel in real time via Twitter.   Set up your Twitter account and send your Tweets to @IACCcenters.