TSNN Webinar: Female Forward: How to Build Organizations & Careers that Advance Women in the Event Industry

October 20, 2017

Even in a predominantly female industry, women in events suffer from, among other challenges, a gender pay gap, lack of representation in the C-Suite, and dwindling end-of-career employment prospects. As part of TSNN’s complimentary webinar series, this webinar will focus on specific actions that women and men in leadership positions can take to create more opportunities for female employees. It will also offer advice to women working in the events industry on how to thrive during every phase of their careers.

When: Thursday, October 26, 2017, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Time

Cost: None - Thanks to Signature Boston, CadmiumCD and Onstream Media

Please Register HERE (Registered attendees will receive a recording; even if they cannot attend live).

Participants will learn:

  • Challenges that women working in the event industry face
  • Specific strategies that employers and industry leaders can implement to advance women
  • How women in all phases of their careers can find opportunities and fulfillment
  • Opportunities for women in event technology

Moderator: Michelle Bruno, President, Bruno Group Signature Services & Editor Event Tech Brief

Michelle is a former meeting planner and exhibition organizer who writes and blogs for leading meetings and exhibition industry publications. With experience in face-to-face meetings as a supplier, organizer, and professional writer, she has the experience and insight to chronicle emerging technologies and their impact on meetings, conferences and exhibitions. As a principal of Bruno Group Signature Events, she develops content marketing strategies and content that drives lead generation campaigns for live event organizers, suppliers, and technology companies.

Panelists:

Michelle Paetz Wyatt, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at CadmiumCD

Michelle left her promising career as a Sales Engineer at Somos to launch event software company CadmiumCD. Some of her first clients included events she exhibited at while at Somos and they still remain loyal customers, over 15 years later. As a founding partner at CadmiumCD, Michelle is responsible for the sales, marketing, accounting and HR functions at the company. She works with over 100 meeting planners a year regarding the goals and challenges in managing and distributing content for their meetings. Most importantly, Michelle is the mother of two boys and actively involved in Boy Scouts

Dawn Repoli, Executive Director and COO, WINiT

WINit is a network of women and men serving as a catalyst to drive change, provide support and educate the public about the benefits of career development, visibility and mobility of women in the travel, meeting, event and exhibition industries. Dawn is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the ten committees and over 200 volunteers in the WINiT organization. In collaboration with these committees and volunteers, Dawn is responsible for the strategic management of all programs and initiatives toward direct alignment with the WINiT mission. She manages the WINiT vendor relationships and contract negotiations, and in partnership with the Board of Directors and corporate accountant, oversees all financial activities and statements.

Donna Kastner, Founder & Chief Trailblazer at Retirepreneur

Through her consulting practice, Donna helps conference and trade show organizers harness the power of content marketing to amplify reach and transform casual attendees into raving fans. Now, with the launch of Retirepreneur.com, Donna's building a dynamic community for professionals age 50+ who are striving to make a smooth segue from full-time job to part-time consulting gig.

Johnnie White, MBA, CAE, CMP, Sr. Director, Global Education, Meetings and Strategic Partnerships at the American Academy of Otolaryngology

With more than 20 years of experience in the field of program development and meeting planning, Johnnie White is the Sr. Director, Global Education, Meetings and Strategic Partnerships at the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Prior to this position, he was the Executive Director of Center for Education at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). In this role, Johnnie was responsible for the strategic management and planning of the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Scientific Symposium, which attracts an attendance of 12,000 and is one of the most technologically advanced medical meetings in the industry, as well as more than 40 other educational programs. He was the 2013 Chair of the Board of Directors for the Professional Convention Management Association and is a Board Member for the Association of Women in Events.

Please Register HERE.

​​​​​​

Add new comment

Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact