ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Business & Technology
Event Overview
Event Pros Unplugged: Day in the Life of an Event Planner
www.eventprosunplugged.com
Award-Winning Experts in the Special Events Industry and Corporate Meetings & Events Industry Share Experiences and Tips
Thursday, November 5th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Zhou B Art Center | 1029 West 35th Street | Chicago, IL
Join us for a dynamic and educational networking event that will help you navigate through the meeting and event industry. The event will begin with a networking reception followed by an one-hour special events panel discussion and a one hour corporate meetings and events panel discussion. The moderated discussions bring together experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. The panelists will share how they got started in the industry, why they are passionate about their craft, tips for success and more. Build relationships with peers, local businesses, entrepreneurs, and career-minded professionals looking to share advice, resources, referrals, and leads to help you achieve your goals.
AGENDA
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking Reception: Networking, Zhou B Art Center Venue Tours & Vendor Displays
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Special Events Panel Discussion / Audience Q&A
Corporate Meetings & Events Panel Discussion / Audience Q&A
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Event Partner Flash Presentations
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Pro Plugs & Networking Wrap-Up
What to Bring
Be sure to bring your business cards and a notebook / Please dress in business casual attire
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
Registration Includes: Networking Reception, Sweets Treats, Small Bites, Gift Bag, Floral Photo Wall, Educational Presentations & More Surprises to be Announced!
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Latoya S. McCreary, CMP has a blended and dynamic background with more than 10 years of experience in corporate meetings, events, marketing and project management across a variety of industries. Outside of her day-to-day corporate event planning career, she plans weddings and social events through her small business, L’ Shanell Events. As a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Ms. McCreary has achieved a level of experience and education that represents the industry’s highest standard of professionalism. In 2015, Ms. McCreary was named as a top event industry leader under 40 on Collaborate magazine, “40 Under 40” list, which honors the top young event industry professionals. Ms. McCreary is a member of Meeting Professional International (MPI), Chicago Area Chapter and volunteers as a social media coordinator for the career ministry at Victory Cathedral Worship Center. Ms. McCreary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and a communications minor from Northern Illinois University as well as a professional meeting and event planning certificate from Harper College.