Conference Program

8:15 - 9 a.m.

Getting Ahead in Business: Straight Talk from Top Female Executives

Female business executives share their views on the decision-making process needed to make it in the business. Hear the presenters discuss how to define strategy, manage conflict, and handle difficult situations that will put you on the career path to success.
Location: Room 111 (Conference program attendees only)
Moderator: Elisabeth Familian, President, BizBash Los Angeles and Chairman, BizBash Masterplanner
Panelists:
Jane Jelenko, Contributing Editor, Los Angeles Times Magazine
Joann Roth-Oseary, President, Someone's in the Kitchen
Heather Schuemaker, Director of Initiatives and Events, Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation

Demystifying RFIs, RFPs, and the Proposal to Win Business

Hear from a panel of experts as they uncover the mysteries behind great proposal writing. Learn how to decipher proposals to avoid surprises down the road. You'll leave this session with greater confidence to tackle your next RFI, RFP, or proposal.
Location: Room 111A (Conference program attendees only)
Moderator: Robb Thornsberry, President and Owner, Infinity Events
Panelists:
Charles Massey, Founder and CEO, SYNAXIS Meetings & Events, Inc.
Janine Miccuci, Executive Producer, Along Came Mary Events
Lenny Talarico, CSEP, Director of Events, MGM MIRAGE Events

9:15 - 10 a.m.

Don't Let This Happen to You: War Stories From Event Veterans

Hear unbelievable and real stories from the front lines about event disasters and how they were averted in the field. Learn from their experiences.
Location: Room 111A (Conference program attendees only)
Moderator: Hillary Harris, Director, Warner Bros. Studios Special Events
Panelists:
Andrea Michaels, President, Extraordinary Events
David Merrell, Owner/Creative Director, AOO Events, Inc.
Dave Smith, President and CEO, ShowPro

Catering Trends: A Comprehensive View of Current Trends in the Event Industry

This session will cover everything about the latest catering trends you want to know about, including menu design, creative themes, service, beverages, and adding those special touches that are even more important in the current economy.
Location: Room 111 (Conference program attendees only)
Moderator: Alice Dubin, Editor and Bureau Chief, BizBash Los Angeles
Panelists:
Melina Beckett, Director of Catering and Conference Services, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas
Stephanie Edens, National Director of Sales, Wolfgang Puck Catering
Bill Starbuck, Executive Chef, Along Came Mary Events
 

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Morning General Session

2010 BizBash Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Morning Keynote Presentation - Blending The Best Techniques From Corporate, Social, and Charitable Events

Learn from event and lifestyle expert Mindy Weiss what the latest event trends are and how her mastery of planning social, fund-raising, and corporate events has made her such an industry star.
Location: Main Stage (All Attendees)
Speaker: Mindy Weiss, Owner and Principal Planner/Designer, Mindy Weiss Party Consultants

11:00 a.m.

Trade Show Floor Opens

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Lunch and Learn: Events As Theater, Telling The Story

Every event allows you the opportunity to create a theatrical experience. What is a theatrical experience? A theatrical experience is one that primes the audience to receive a pre-determined message. Every event has a message: from a wedding to a corporate conference; from a black tie gala to the most important fundraiser. If the audience leaves “whistling the sets;” then you missed the message, the brand and that emotional, visceral experience that we all crave to feel alive.
Location: Expo Floor - Aisle 800 (Conference program attendees only)
Speaker: Dennis Cornell, Associate Senior Vice President, University Relations /
USC Chief of Protocol, University of Southern California

 

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Mini-Sessions

Don't miss these sessions on the show floor Mini Stage that give you access to the latest tools and tips quickly and effectively, including:

Why Twitter Matters In Branding Events
Two of Twitter's most outgoing personalities, Smaknews' Gina Mom and event planner Ana Vick, will be discussing the importance of being "social" in social media. Learn how branding your events via Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking opportunities can do wonders for your business & your event. Also, Tweet to your heart's content while in the BizBash Twitter Lounge; using hashtag #BizBash throughout the Expo can get you the BizBash Best Tweeter award!
Speakers: 
Gina Mom
Ana Vick, Owner/Principal Planner, Ana Vick Events

Reflections Of A Successful Wallflower
Join Andrea Michaels, the highly awarded event producer and author of the book, “Reflections of A Successful Wallflower” as she shares insights about her life experiences and lessons she learned in order to keep her career and personal life moving forward even with the face of adversity. A book signing to follow presentation.
Speaker:
Andrea Michaels, President, Extraordinary Events

Linen and Table Trends; From Colors to Textures to Green!
Join Michael Davis as he displays some of the newest ideas in linens for the totally dressed table.
Speaker:
Michael David, President, Cloth Connection

PLUS Entertainment Acts for Your Enjoyment and Your Events

 

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Afternoon General Session

Afternoon Keynote Presentation - Steve Kemble's Sassiest Secrets From The Red Carpet!
America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru, event planner Steve Kemble, presents an exclusive session covering his secrets from the Red Carpet, including best behind the scenes stories from Red Carpets he has covered including: the Oscars, The Golden Globes, The American Music Awards, The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Independent Spirit Awards, and the American Idol Finale.
Location: Main Stage
Speaker: Steve Kemble, America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru

5:00  p.m.

Trade Show Floor Closes

5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

Event Style Awards presentation

Toast the very best of L.A.'s event creativity as the winners of the 2010 Event Style Awards are announced.
Location: Main Stage

6 - 7 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

Mingle and relive the events of the day during this power hour of networking and cocktails with fellow attendees.
Location: Registration Lobby

7 - 8 p.m.

Expo Afterparty

Details to come

All sessions and speakers are subject to cancellation or revision.