Conference and Meeting Management - VIRTUAL CLASS - 2/19/26
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This class will be conducted VIRTUALLY through Zoom on 2/19/26 from 8:30am - 2:30pm CST. There will be an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. Those that are recertifying, not taking the exam or taking the course as not part of the CEM program will end their day at 2:30pm CST.
You are required to read the workbook before class. It is located under the “Workbook & Schedule” tab.
You must have a webcam to take this class.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
While planning and managing exhibitions and meetings share some common aspects, competent planning and management of meetings requires special knowledge and skills. Exhibition managers may be called upon to work closely with their organization’s meeting and education manager and should be knowledgeable about the essential aspects of meetings in all of their various formats.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:
- Identify different types of events and meetings
- Compare education and programming formats
- Explain adult learning theory
- Select appropriate speakers for a program
- List common event space set-ups based on meeting type and size
- Describe basic requirements for conference related housing, travel and transportation
- Prepare Event Specification Guides and Function Set-up Orders
- Organize ADA- compliant and accessible meetings (U.S. only)
Donna Johnson, CEM-AP, CMP
Vice President, Operations, MCI USA
MCI USA
Donna Johnson, CEM-AP, CMP, utilizes over 30 years of experience as a professional event director in the U.S. and worldwide to bring together exhibitors and attendees with the goal of optimizing the journey for all stakeholders. She is an executive leader who implements the industry’s best practices to achieve the organization’s strategic goals, drive revenue and exceed expectations. Over the course of her executive career, Donna has formed solid business partnerships, led negotiations, managed multi-million-dollar budgets and produced innovative programs covering all facets of conference and expo operation, as well as sales and marketing activities. Donna’s strengths include streamlining staff efficiencies, strong negotiation skills that increase bottom-line revenue, and the ability to understand the evolving marketplace and adapt quickly to global changes. Her experience with organizing committees and leadership teams enables Donna to build and leverage relationships on behalf of the client.
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