Why You Should Attend ISES Eventworld

Why Should You Attend ISES Eventworld 2009?
ISES Eventworld2009 An Institute for Professional Development is one of the foremost educational conferences for the special events industry.

Network with Peers, Gain Knowledge, Grow Professionally, Obtain Lead Referrals, Brand Your Business

Select from more than two dozen educational sessions offered in these new tracks geared by experience level: Novice Professionals, Skilled Professionals, and Seasoned Professionals. Follow one track all the way through the conference, or move around picking courses in several different tracks. Personalize your itinerary to meet your needs; this is your conference.
Education Highlights include distinguished practitioners, academics and thought leaders. This years speakers come together to share best practices, strategies, techniques and tactics to grow your skills and your performance. Please visit the ISES Eventworld website for more information.

Keynote Speaker: Simon T. Bailey will present, Release Your Brilliance: How to Reposition, Reconnect and Re-emerge in Times of Change.In times of change you will reach an internal fork in the road, where you are invited to redefine success on your terms, realign your behaviors and redesign your beliefs from the inside out. The result is a brilliant man and woman who re-emerges knowing how to think strategically and innovatively about ways to generate revenue, save money, and create efficiency. In this session you will re-equipped with tips, tools and techniques to prove that brilliant success is an inside job.

Featured Speaker: Steve Kemble will present, HOT and Sassy Trends. Be sure to check out his new blog for all of the session essentials at www.stevekemble.com/blog! Get ready for a session that you will never forget!

Networking opportunities and events throughout the conference allow you to mix and mingle with professionals from near and far. Kick off the conference at the ISES Eventworld Welcome Reception; catch a glimpse of ISES future at the ISES Annual General Meeting and Luncheon and celebrate the special events industry at the 2009 ISES Esprit Awards.

ISES Eventworld 2009 promises to stimulate your mind, elevate your understanding, and inspire you to continue to grow. Do not miss this unique opportunity for professional development uniquely designed for special event professionals.

Register now for one of the most dynamic educational and networking conferences in the special events industry! Early bird pricing ends on July 10th!

Stay, San Francisco StyleDiscover a beautiful downtown San Francisco hotel rising 39 stories high into the city skyline at the illustrious San Francisco Marriott. Just south of Market Street, the hotel is situated just steps away from the city's top attractions, including the historical Cable Cars, fine dining and world class shopping on Union Square. Whether in town for business or pleasure, experience San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott where you're sure to "leave your heart."

Hotel Accommodations:
San Francisco Marriott55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California 94103 USA
Phone: 1.888.575.8934, 1.415.896.1600

$219.00 Single/Double + tax Hotel ReservationsMust be made directly with the San Francisco Marriott. Call 1.888.575.8934 and ask for the discounted International Special Events Society (ISES) group rate or visit the ISES reservations web page. Rooms will be available at the discounted ISES group rate only until July 10, 2009 or until the block is sold out, so don't delay!

Call for Presentations for ISES Eventworld

In an effort to continue to provide education that enhances and improves ISES Eventworld® attendee experiences, ISES continuously searches for presenters from a broad range of backgrounds.

If you are interested in presenting at ISES Eventworld® 2009 please submit your presentation proposal on www.ises.com on or before January 5, 2009 .

CLICK HERE to begin!

Topics must be relevant to one of the following special events industry professional segments:

Evaluators - This group is comprised of business owners, partners, or those who hold an upper-level management position within their company. They seek advanced industry education as well as non-event training related to their business.

Executers - This group is comprised of event professionals with more than 5 years of experience who manage the day to day events operations. They seek technical and experiential training.

Knowledge Seekers - This group is made of individuals new to the events industry who are looking for a well-rounded education in the foundation of the industry, events experience, and to create a personal network.

Original presentations preferred; Presentations not given within the last six months may also be considered.

Proposals may be submitted by individuals or by groups of up to three presenters.

Questions? If you have questions about this Call for Presentations, please email info@ises.com.
We appreciate your support and encourage you to submit an abstract for ISES Eventworld® 2009!

The Special Event Conference & Tradeshow in SAN DIEGO!

Did you know that The Special Event Conference & Tradeshow will take place at the San Diego Convention Center January 28-30, 2009? The annual ISES leadership meetings will take place on Monday, January 26. Registration is now open! Log on to www.thespecialeventshow.com for more info!