MeetDifferent 2010 Cancun Schedule at a Glance

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Friday
February 19, 2010

Event

Location

8 a.m.-5 p.m./08.00-17.00 MPI's Train-the-Trainer Accreditation Program Galactic 8, Main Building, Level 2
10 a.m.-5 p.m./10.00-17.00 CMP Bootcamp Star 7, Main Building, Level 2
10 a.m.-1 a.m./10.00-01.00 The Official Vancouver and Whistler Olympic Viewing Lounge  Lobby Bar, Main Building 

 

Saturday
February 20, 2010

 

 

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00

Global Village and Registration

Main Building, Level 2

7:30 a.m. Shotgun start/07.30

MPI Foundation Golf Tournament

Moon Palace Golf Course

8 a.m.-Noon/08.00-12.00 MPI's Train-the-Trainer Accreditation Program

Galactic 8, Main Building, Level 2

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m./08.30-13.00

CMP Exam

Star 7, Main Building, Level 2

10 a.m.-1 a.m./10.00-01.00 The Official Vancouver and Whistler Olympic Viewing Lounge Lobby Bar, Main Building

Noon-5 p.m./12.00-17.00

MPI Chapter Leadership Forum (Invitation only) Room 5, Expo Center, Level 1

1-2 p.m./13.00-14.00

Compentency Standards for the Meeting and Business Event Industry: How Will They Impact Your Career? Galactic 8, Main Building, Level 2
1-2 p.m./13.00-14.00

CMP Exam Participants Luncheon 

Main Building 

1-5 p.m./13.00-17.00

Critical Excel Tools for the Meeting Professional  

Star 4, Main Building, Level 2

2-3 p.m./14.00-15.00

CMP Information Session Star 8, Main Building, Level 2
2-3 p.m./14.00-15.00  CMM Information Session Star 2, Main Building, Level 2

2-3 p.m./14.00-15.00

Advance Your Career Through Life-Long Learning with MPI Global Training

Galactic 8, Main Building, Level 2

5:00-6:30 p.m./17.00-18.30

Leadership Reception (Invitation Only)

Caribbean Terrace, Moon Grand 

5:30-6:30 p.m./17.30-18.30

Speed Networking

TBA

Prior to 7 p.m. or after 9 p.m

Open for satellite events

 

7-9 p.m./19.00-21.00

Welcome Reception

Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort  

 

 

 

Sunday
February 21, 2010

 

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00

Global Village and Registration

Main Building, Level 2

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00

Ideas Exchange Galactic 4&5, Main Building, Level 2

7-8:30 a.m./07.00-08.30

Your MPI (For new members or first-time attendees)

Barracuda Restaurant and Beach

9-10 a.m./09.00-10.00

General Session Day 1: New Rules = New Roles

Universal Ballroom, Expo Center, Level 2

10 a.m.-1 a.m./10.00-01.00

The Official Vancouver and Whistler Olympic Viewing Lounge

Lobby Bar, Main Building

10 a.m.-Noon/10.00-12.00

Faculty Forum

Room 4, Expo Center, Level 1  

10-10:30 a.m./10.00-10.30

White Space - Designated free time to reflect and network

 

10:30 - 11 a.m./10.30-11.00 Ask the Expert - Jeremy Gutsche     Galactic 4, Ideas Exchange

10:30 a.m.-Noon/10.30-12.00

Hosted Buyer Program Appointments

Galactic Ballroom 1, Main Building, Level 2

10:30-11:30 a.m. /10.30-11.30

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

Noon-1:30 p.m./12.00-13.30

Loews Hotels Iron Chef - Team Challenge

Universal Ballroom, Expo Center, Level 2

1:30-2:30 p.m./13.30-14.30

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

2:30-3 p.m./14.30-15.00

Break

 

3-5 p.m./15.00-17.00

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center  

5-6 p.m./17.00-18.00

Open for satellite events

 

6-8 p.m./18.00-20.00

Chapter Connection Receptions

Various Hotel Zone Hotels

8-11 p.m./20.00-23.00  MPI Foundation Rendezvous Cancun  Coco Bongo  

 

 

 

Monday
February 22, 2010

 

7:00am-8:00am/07.00-8.00

Wellness Wake Up Call

Lake Terrace Area

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00

Global Village and Registration

Main Building, Level 2

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00 Ideas Exchange Galactic 4&5, Main Building, Level 2

7:30-8:30 a.m./07.30-08.30

CMM/CMP Breakfast (invitation only)

Barracuda Restaurant 

7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m./07.30-15.30  Make a Difference Day- Community Service Project Expo Center Foyer, Level 1 

9-10 a.m./09.00-10.00

General Session Day 2: Opportunity in Disguise

Universal Ballroom, Expo Center, Level 2

10 a.m.-1 a.m./10.00-01.00

The Official Vancouver and Whistler Olympic Viewing Lounge

Lobby Bar, Main Building

10-10:30 a.m./10.00-10.30 

White Space - Designated free time to reflect and network

10:30 - 11 a.m./10.30-11.00  Ask The Expert - Monica Harrington  Galactic 4, Ideas Exchange

10:30 a.m.-Noon/10.30-12.00

Hosted Buyer Program Appointments

Galactic Ballroom 1, Main Building, Level 2

10:30 a.m.-Noon /10.30-12.00

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

Noon-1:15 p.m./12.00-13.15

Monday Lunch courtesy of IMEX-America and MPI

Universal Ballroom, Expo Center, Level 2

1:30-3 p.m./13.30-15.00

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

3-3:30 p.m./15.00-15.30

Break

 

3:30-5 p.m./15.30-17.00

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

5-6 p.m./17.00-18.00

Open for satellite events

 

6-9 p.m./18.00-21.00

TradeDifferent

Various locations Moon Palace
after 9 p.m. Open for satellite events  
9 p.m.-1 a.m./21.00-01.00 A Night at the Disco with Marriott & Renaissance Hotels Andromeda Disco – Sunrise Main Building, Level 1
     

Tuesday
February 23, 2010

 

7:00-8:30 a.m./07.30-08.30 Breakfast on the Beach
Presented by Tourisme Montreal
Lounge Bar Area, Sunrise Beach

7:30 a.m.-Noon/07.30-12.00

Registration

Main Building, Level 2

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00

Global Village

Main Building, Level 2

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m./07.30-18.00 

Ideas Exchange 

Galactic 4&5, Main Building, Level 2

9-10 a.m./09.00-10.00

General Session Day 3: Viva la Business Revolution

Universal Ballroom, Expo Center, Level 2

10 a.m.-1 a.m./10.00-01.00  The Official Vancouver and Whistler Olympic Viewing Lounge Lobby Bar, Main Building 

10-10:30 a.m./10.00-10.30 

White Space - Designated free time to reflect and network

 
10:30 - 11 a.m./10.30-11.00 Ask the Expert - Marty Neumeier  Galactic 4, Ideas Exchange

10:30 a.m.-Noon/10.30-12.00

Hosted Buyer Program Appointments

Galactic Ballroom 1, Main Building, Level 2

10:30 a.m. - Noon/ 10.30-12.00 

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

Noon-1:15 p.m./12.00-13.15

Lunch & Laughs with The Water Coolers

Universal Ballroom, Expo Center, Level 2

1:30-3 p.m./13.30-15.00

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center

3-3:30 p.m./15.00-15.30

Break

 

3:30-5 p.m./15.30-17.00

Knowledge Sessions

Various Meeting Rooms in Main Building & Expo Center  

5-7 p.m./17.00-19.00

Open for satellite events

 

7-10 p.m./19.00-22.00

Closing Night Reception

Moonlight Terrace