Getting your boss to say those 5 magic words:

Building a strong case for attendance is easier than you might think. First, identify the specific challenges of your particular workplace. Then, review WEC’s educational sessions and events and look for knowledge, ideas and connection opportunities that address your individual business needs.

Put your case in writing and propose your plan to your supervisor. Tell them how attending WEC knowledge sessions will help your company with specific issues or challenges. Tell them whom you are meeting with in the Expo Hall and how those connections will help the you and your organization keep up with the hottest trends in the industry.

Be sure to schedule a meeting after you return to share key takeaways with your supervisor and others on your team if they are unable to attend with you.

By attending, you will:

Increase your professionalism, advance your career, demonstrate value and build a network of collaboration.

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Utilize the latest trends to design innovative and successful meetings.

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Streamline and improve your work, your personal brand, your meeting design and attendee’s experience utilizing the latest learning methods and technology.

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Articulate the value of meetings and events to the C-suite, and demonstrate ROI. Learn from industry experts and the best thought-leaders in the business.

Facebook

Quick Steps to get you connected:

1. Log-in to your Facebook Account (or create one)
2. Click here to access the MPI WEC 2010 Event

LinkedIn

Quick steps to build your event network with LinkedIn:

1. Log-in to your LinkedIn Account (or create one)
2. Click here to access the MPI WEC 2010 Group

Foursquare

Quick steps to get you connected:

1. Log-in to your Foursquare account (or create one).
2. Click here to access the WEC event

Pathable

Quick steps to Attendee Connections with Pathable:

1.Click here to access Pathable
2.Once you're registered for WEC, your MPI user name and password will allow you to access the Pathable site..