Day 1, Wednesday, June 19

NOON-1:00 PM
Registration

1:00-1:30
Welcome and Faculty Introductions

1:30-2:30
Creating Memorable Special Events

2:45-3:45
Events Metrics: Measuring Success

4:00-5:00
"Plan for the Worst": A Case Study in Planning for the Unexpected

5:15-6:15
Networking Reception

6:15
Conference Adjourns for the Day
Dinner on your own

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Day 2, Thursday, June 20

8:00-9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:00
Working Within Your Budget: Creative and Cost Effective Events

10:15-11:30
Elective Sessions (choose one)

• New Ideas for the Seasoned Events Professional
• Reinvigorating Traditional and Annual Events
• Special Events for the University President

11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Lunch on your own

1:00-2:15
Elective Sessions (choose one)

• Repurposing Equipment/Resources in Effective Ways
• Lighting: Production Challenges
• Using Mobile Apps/Social Media

2:30-3:45
Elective Sessions (choose one)

• Etiquette and Protocol: A Guide For Campus Events
• Working with Students and Volunteers
• Campaign Events

4:00-5:00
Faculty Panel

5:00
Conference Adjourns for the Day
Dinner on your own

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Day 3, Friday, June 21

8:00-9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:00
Creating Buy-in for Your Events Across Campus

10:15-11:15
Special Events: Incorporating Social Responsibility

11:15 AM-12:15 PM 
Trends and Tools in Special Events: What's Next?

12:15
Conference Adjourns

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