GMID Corporate Social Responsibility - Our Industry’s Role in Addressing and Acting Against Human Trafficking

MPIGNY, PCMA and SITE Northeast Present Education and Engagement on
Global Meetings Industry Day

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Overview presented by Executive Director of ECPAT followed by a panel of our industry’s corporate leaders sharing stories of how they got involved, what their associates are doing, and how you can join the effort.   We will also hear from a survivor.  Full speaker panel will be announced shortly

3:00pm – Registration & Networking
3:30pm -  Presentation & Panel Discussion
4:45pm – CSR Activity & Networking Reception

 

• Understand the scope of the issue
• Recognize the signs of human trafficking
• Know how to report suspected trafficking

• What you can do within your company and in your own travels to combat this global issue
• Complete an activity that will benefit a local organization

Speakers

David Peckinpaugh – President, Maritz Global Events  
Carol Smolenski – Executive Director, ECPAT
Shanfia Bennett – Survivor and Mentor
Robin Carter – Consulting Advisor, Atlas Travel
Jessica Schultz -- Senior Manager of Community Engagement, Hyatt Hotels 

Pricing:
Planner Member: $35
Planner Non-Member: $45
Supplier Member: $60
Supplier Non-Member: $90 
Verified Student: $25

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Thank you to our sponsors



 

 

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