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Agenda
| New York
| 8:30 AM |
Registration
and Coffee |
| 9:00 AM |
Welcome and
Introductions
Fran Brasseaux
Executive Vice President, HSMAI
Introduction of Program and Sponsors
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| 9:10 AM |
“Currency/Financial
Transactions”
One of the obstacles to conducting business internationally
is the challenge involved in working with foreign
currency. Without a plan to manage foreign-exchange
needs, planners/organizations are unnecessarily
exposing their bottom line to the unpredictable
nature of the foreign exchange market. The volatile
foreign exchange market is offsetting profits,
squeezing budgets and lowering earnings for organizations
that plan international events. While currency
volatility can’t be controlled, you can
take steps to protect your organization throughout
the year. Does your company have a plan to hedge
against currency risk? If not, come and learn
risk management strategies for planning your next
international event.
Provocateur:
Craig Fitzpatrick, Relationship
Manager, Ruesch International
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| 10:10 AM |
Group Feedback/Report
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| 10:35 AM |
5 Minute
Business Partner Table Presentations |
| 10:40 AM |
Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM |
“International
Protocol”
Back by popular demand - the top
rated topic of 2004 World Quest. When planning
international meetings, how can you explore appropriate
protocol and be prepared for expectations of a
different culture? What are good resources for
protocol in specific countries? How can one quickly
learn the essentials to provide appropriate protocol?
Provocateur:
Cynthia Lett, CPP, CTP, Director & CEO, The
Lett Group; Executive Director, International
Society of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals
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| 11:25 AM |
Roundtable Discussion |
| 11:50 AM |
Group Feedback |
| 12:15 PM |
5 Minute Business Partner
Table Presentations |
| 12:20 PM |
Luncheon & Networking Time |
| 1:20 PM |
“Freight Forwarding
and VAT Reimbursement”
With increased security in the 21st century, shipping
materials has become more complex. Forwarders
and Customs Brokers provide valuable assistance
and knowledge for shipping worldwide and assuring
speedy transit through Customs. How do you find
the right professional services and what should
you look for in the selection process? Value Added
Tax reimbursement can be a boost to your budget.
Learn how to plan ahead to assure receiving it.
Provocateur:
Paul Griggs, Director of Sales and Marketing,
Events on the Move Customs and Freight |
| 1:50 PM |
Roundtable Discussion |
| 2:15 PM |
Group Feedback |
| 2:40 PM |
5 Minute Business Partner
Table Presentations |
| 2:45 PM |
Afternoon Tea Break
Win fabulous international destination door prizes! |
| 3:15 PM |
“Latest Trends
in Planning International Meetings”
Prepare to anticipate the issues most likely to
face when planning international meetings. Resources
from the most recent surveys and reports will
be reviewed with copies available to all attendees.
Are you aware of these trends? Join us at HSMAI
World Quest for the answers.
Provocateur:
Betsy Bair, Editorial Director,
The Meetings Group Magazines and Beyond Borders
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| 3:40 PM |
Roundtable Discussion |
| 4:10 PM |
Group Feedback |
| 4:40 PM |
5 Minute Business Partner
Table Presentations |
| 4:45 PM |
Program Adjourns |
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DC / July 22, 2005 || New
York, NY / July 25, 2005
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