As a career coach and leadership development professional, John Potterton provides guidance, advice and counsel to individuals seeking to transition within or outside their organization. His expertise includes creating results-oriented resumes, crafting impressive LinkedIn profiles, and preparing candidates for face-to-face and virtual interviews. By leveraging 30+ years of leadership experience, John challenges clients to discover

Are you excited about a career in events and hospitality, but worried about the current pandemic-instigated slowdown in the industry? The events business is still the place to be with many career paths you might not yet know about. Hospitality is the #5 employer of all major industries and is more than just wedding planning.

Join the award-winning author, radio host and three-time New York Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, as she connects the history of systemic racism to what is happening across the country in our cities, homes and businesses.

Job hunting is difficult no matter what skill level or trade. Throw in COVID-19 and how it’s affected the events industry and we now must rethink how we market ourselves. This Student Insight Series discusses how to take on these challenges via job hunting strategies and suggestions for the current Meetings & Events Industry job market.

Please join us on May 5th as we “Talk Hybrid” with Mike Zarski and Angela Stengel.   Mike Zarski is the Executive Director of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and recently hosted a successful hybrid event.     Angela Stengel is the Executive Director of American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain

Lisa Block will lead us through this seminar on different hybrid models, staffing and vendor relations, and budgeting for the next normal in hybrid events. Lisa Block, EVP, Conference Strategy & Design, joined Velvet Chainsaw Consulting (VCC) in April 2019 after spending nearly 30 years leading and growing the conference and events team and portfolio

Join your fellow GMC friends and colleagues at our first in person event of the year! You will be divided up into teams as you search for clues at our Lincoln Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt!

Kickoff Convening Leaders, the flagship event of the business events industry, and toast the start of 2022 in fabulous Las Vegas with all of your GMC friends! We will gather at the beautiful Otoro Restaurant, located inside The Mirage just across from the front desk!   Suppliers will be able to purchase registrations for planners

The 4 Es of Engagement: How to Create Content that Moves Your Audience to Action Whether you’re reaching a medical, corporate, or trade show audience, smart content marketing can build the credibility of your brand while gaining the loyalty of your audience. In an ever more saturated media landscape, your content needs to break through

Join us as we honor our GMC stars being recognized for their achievements throughout 2021! Schedule of Events: 2:00 PM - Registration Opens and VIP Reception for Current and Past Award Winners 3:00 PM - Awards Ceremony 4:15 PM  - Reception A rate of $169/night has been secured at the Fairmont for guests of this