Stay Connected:  
 
 




Share






Schedule-At-A-Glance
     
Conference Program
Special Events, Keynotes and Luncheons...

Don't miss these special events, hosted by the industry's leading trade associations and corporate sponsors...



Monday, September 28

SITE NITE – A Brand for All Season
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
$75 - online reservations at www.siteglobal.com under "Experience" tab

 Join us for a stylish evening of unparalleled networking with industry colleagues from all corners of the globe. It will be the leading social event of the week as well as a major fund raiser for the Site International Foundation, as it continues research and education for the global motivational events and incentive travel industry on behalf of its worldwide membership.


Tuesday, September 29

Morning Keynote – Finding Hidden Gold in Your Organization: Riding Out the Recession by Mining the Talent of Your People
8:30am – 9:45am
S105, Level 1, McCormick South
OPEN TO ALL SHOW REGISTRANTS

 Benefit from the dual power of innovative new insights from the Forum for People Performance Management coupled with “in the trenches” experiences to discover how to mine your organization’s talent so you can grow even in a tough economy. More

Jennifer Rosenzweig, CPT, Research Director,Forum for People Performance Management and Principal, Libera Consulting








Michelle Smith, Vice President, Business Development, O.C. Tanner Recognition Company








Luncheon Keynote – Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life
11:45am – 1:15pm
S105, Level 1, McCormick South
Early Bird: $45 by Sept. 8 ($55 after Sept. 8), advance registration required

New York Times bestselling author Rodd Wagner will discuss Gallup’s groundbreaking research on the eight elements that make for a powerful partnership and how you can use them to be a more successful collaborator. More



Rodd Wagner, Principal, Gallup Consulting and Co-Author of "Power of 2"






IMA Circle of Excellence Award Luncheon – Are Your Incentive Programs "Award Quality?"
11:45am – 1:15pm
S402B, Level 4, McCormick South
Early Bird: $45 by Sept. 8 ($55 after Sept. 8), advance registration required

 Benchmark your programs with the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award winners and learn about the inner workings of a sales campaign, an employee recognition program, a dealer-distributor program, and a consumer promotion. Each case study will serve as a blueprint for designing a results-oriented and cost-effective program. And these examples of incentive program best practices are sure to inspire you with new ideas to motivate your employees, your channel partners, your sales teams, and your customers. More


RPI Fall Summit Luncheon – Engineering Recognition to Your Corporate Culture
11:45am – 1:15pm
S402A, Level 4, McCormick South
Member Fee: $25 (must be an RPI member to attend) advance registration required at www.recognition.org

This presentation will be based on the IMA Recognition Council’s white paper The Time for Employee Recognition and Rewards Is Now published in April, 2009. Tom Miller, from The Miller Company and RPI immediate past president, will be highlighting major themes from that paper and include relevant information and data presented in the paper to support the themes. More



Tom Miller, CRP, President of The Miller Company and Immediate Past-President of RPI








IMA All-Industry Reception
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Grand Concourse, Level 3, McCormick South
OPEN TO ALL SHOW REGISTRANTS

 The Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) invites you to attend the largest incentive market networking reception in the world! Relax and enjoy light appetizers, complimentary cocktails and soft drinks with fellow attendees and exhibitors at the close of the exhibit hall.

Sponsored by:







Wednesday, September 30

GMC PCMA September Education Program - INSPIRING CREATIVITY - presented by the Disney Institute
7:30am – 10:30am
S404B, Level 4, McCormick South
Meeting Fees: $40 member/$50 non-member/ $10 student in advance, $50 member/$60 non-member/ $20 student at the door
Click here to register.

 In today's workplace, change is occurring at an ever-changing rate.  In order to be successful in a climate of change, organizations must be able to foster an environment where collaboration and new ideas are not only safe, but expected.  This program is designed to demonstrate the business case for creativity.  We will present the importance of a collaborative culture using your organizational identity as a guide to show you how to put systems in place that will bring new ideas to life.  Upon completion of this program, your organization can learn to thrive on a creative process and produce profitable products and services. More

Sponsored by:










SiteChicago IT&ME Educational Breakfast - Motivating People by Understanding Human Behavior
8:00am – 9:45am
S501A, Level 4, McCormick South
Early Bird: $45 member/$55 non-member by Sept. 8, ($50/$60 after Sept. 8)
Advance registration required at www.siteglobal.com under "Experience" tab

Fran & Bill Lytle are consumer behaviorists, brand strategists, published authors and international speakers. During this interactive session they will share insights into understanding human behavior, and the differences in how men and women make decisions. Using examples, attendees will have a chance to discuss why some brands do a better job of connecting than others. More

Fran & Bill Lytle, Co-founders, Brand Champs








Morning Keynote – Finding the Right Combination: How the Most Effective Companies Unlock Reward Effectiveness
8:30am – 9:45am
S105, Level 1, McCormick South
OPEN TO ALL SHOW REGISTRANTS

 Hay Group has partnered with Fortune magazine since 1997 to identify the World’s Most Admired Companies.  Their research identifies the business practices that make the Most Admired Companies both highly regarded and highly successful. This presentation examines how Most Admired Companies manage their investment in reward programs and what they do differently in terms of design and execution. More






Tom McMullen and Mark Royal, Hay Group





Sponsored by:






Luncheon Keynote – The Compelling Economics of Enterprise Engagement
11:45am – 1:15pm
S105, Level 1, McCormick South
Early Bird: $45 by Sept. 8 ($55 after Sept. 8), advance registration required

In today's volatile economic marketplace and in tomorrow's future, the competitive edge goes to companies that not only create a community of excellence, but those who deliver a superior customer experience around their brands, forging the loyalty of both employees and customers. More

Don Peppers, Co-founder, Peppers & Rogers Group and Co-Author of "Rules to Break & Laws to Follow"















MPI-CAC Industry Luncheon @ IT&ME – Plant Your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air: Thrive During Fast Change
11:45am – 1:15pm
Hyatt Ballroom, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Early Bird: $60 member/$80 non-member by Sept. 8 ($75/$95 after Sept. 8)

 Management is dead. Motivational leadership is passé. Every major system is in the process of a major shift. Leadership in this new era requires the ability to think and lead others in new ways. Drawing on her 25 years of pioneering work with international leaders and peak performers in all fields, Dr. Lapp will give you up-to-date information on new trends impacting your world. More

Dr. Janet Lapp, author of "Plant Your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air: Guidance Through Turbulent Change"and award winning speaker










Site Power Lunch
11:45am – 1:15pm
S403A, Level 4, McCormick South
Early Bird: $30 by Sept. 8 ($40 after Sept. 8)
Advance registration required at www.siteglobal.com under “Experience” tab

This “Power Lunch” will facilitate discussion among leading incentive practitioners on how incentives are designed and delivered as well as a focus on best practices on how to position your business for success.  The round table format includes lunch and the choice of two moderated discussions on topics affecting the motivational events and incentive travel industry today.