Social Networks for Meeting Professionals
Thursday 11 March 2010 - Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
Understand the value of social networking ?
Join MPI for a practical guide to Social Networks for Meeting Planners
Registration for this event now open
Please note that this event is a re-scheduling of the event on January 6th which was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. You must re-register for this event, even if you had successfully registered for the original event date.
As new generations come into the workforce and the internet further develop, it is crucial that meeting professionals understand and take full advantage of new technologies and user trends. Furthermore meeting professionals play an important role in providing up to date knowledge and motivation to client organisations.
The power and reach of social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter is undeniable and growing exponentially. It is no longer enough to know about these sites, meeting professionals must be fully engaged members of the online communities and understand the potential of social networks.
Who should attend?
All meeting professionals who would like to know more about social networks should attend this session. The session is aimed at beginner to intermediate users. Attendees will be able to learn:
• Details of each social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter)
• Which site should be used for which function
• How to find relevant content on each site
• How to create and maintain a following
• How to be part of the online communities, without it taking over your life...
Format
The event will start off with a short introduction to the topic of social networks and their growing relevance in the business world. This will be followed by a hands-on tutorial by three social networking experts on the three most popular platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter). To end the session we will have first hand information on social networking strategies and measurable results.
The Experts...
Miguel Neves – Generation Y
Meeting and Event Planner @ SYNAXIS Meetings & Events
MA Conference and Events Management
@miguelseven
Gioia Serra – Generation Y
Events Executive @ FT Global Conferences & Events
MA Conference and Events Management
@gioias
Matteo Starri – Generation Y
Analyst @ Lokku Ltd.
MA Digital Humanities
@palmamod
