GENERAL SESSIONS
.jpg) Wednesday, March 24, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
In the new format, the opening event of the 2010 Summit will be the International Copper Skillet competition. IACC chefs representing 8 countries will vie for the title of 2010 Conference Centre Chef of the Year. Join us for the opening festivities! To view last year's winners, their winning plates and the competition requirements, CLICK HERE.
 Thursday, March 25, 2010
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Jim Carroll -- keynote address
Achieving Growth! Why Innovators Will Rule in the Post-Recession Economy And How You Can Join Them!
Jim Carroll has been providing insight to organizations about trends, the future, innovation and creativity for 15 years. Since the economic meltdown began in late 2008, he has been keynoting events worldwide, rapidly adjusting the theme to one of "how you can innovate during a recession." He’s had the opportunity to see that very innovative strategies developed by CEOs and others across a wide variety of industries have helped them stay ahead despite rapidly changing circumstances. In this keynote, Jim outlines the key strategies that will take you forward into a growth-oriented future.
To learn more about Mr. Carroll, go to http://www.jimcarroll.com/
Friday, March 26, 2010
10:30 a.m. - noon
INDUSTRY LEADERS TOWN HALL
2009 Town Hall -- pictured left to right, Tom Cappucci (IACC-Americas President), Mark Woodworth (PKF Consulting), Burt Cabañas (Benchmark Hospitality International), JIm Dina (Pyramid Hotel Group), Andy Dolce (Dolce Hotels & Resorts) and Scott Shontz (ARAMARK).
A Conversation with Industry Leaders
Moderated by Jana Hesser, Principal, Quality Management Services
The members of this panel collectively operate dozens of conference centers and represent every sector of our industry: for-profit and not-for-profit; residential, non-residential and ancillary. They are the mother lode of knowledge about how our niche of the lodging industry is faring in the current economic climate. Join a casual and unhurried dialogue that will uncover the views of our industry leaders on the following:
- What is the difference between winning and losing organizations in the current economic environment?
- What are our biggest challenges?
- Are conference centers having an easier or tougher time of it than hotels?
- Will we see any improvement in 2010?
You won’t find any “talking heads” in this session! The dialogue will be highly interactive so don’t be shy about adding your own questions and comments.
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