Events

EXPO Programs

ISES EXPO Education Seminars
This years exciting education seminars are produced by the ISES Decades Committee.  Our long-term ISES members will be sharing what they have learned from their many years in the industry.


Working from Home
4-5pm
Whether you are just thinking or already telecommute or run your business from home, our panel of experts will give strategies to help you maximize the benefits and avoid the pitfalls.
Moderator: Carol Nissenson, NOW THIS! 
Panel: Ashleigh Dorfman CSEP, Posh Parties; Dave Edwards CSEP, Dave Edwards Events; Lori Hill, Lori Hill event productions.

Let There Be Light: Today's Magical Advances In Lighting
4-5pm
Discover what is new and exciting from three leaders in lighting excellence. From LED to computer-controlled environments, learn how their creative genius can work for you. See demonstrations of different effects now available.
Co-Moderators: Dale Harmon; Plants Alive Inc., Sidni Greenblat; Rave Reviews
Panel: Vincent DiGiorgio, Digital Lightning; John Farr, John Farr Lighting Design; Eric Hertsch, Frost Lighting, Inc.

Making The Team: How Planners Select Vendors
5-6pm
Your opportunity to find out what it takes to be selected by event planners to work on both large and small special events. Learn the best way to contact planners, how to make a great impression, and what not to do. And bring your questions. 
Moderator: Tracy Bloom Schwartz, CSEP Creative Parties, Ltd.
Panel: Terri L. Bergman, TLB Events LLC; Kelley Gillespie, GEM Event; Susan Lacz, Ridgewells Caterers; Nancy Shaffer, Bravo!  Events by Design

What's Haute/What's Not: Exciting Food For Trendy Events
5-6pm
How can your menu add excitement to your events? Learn the latest trends and get insider tips from the perspectives of three highly respected culinary experts: a celebrity chef; the co-owner of a top ranking DC caterer; and a nationally-recognized pastry chef.
Moderator: Bonnie Schwartz, Bonnie Schwartz & Company
Panel: Brian McBride, Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt; Eric Michael, Occasions Caterers; Leslie Goldman-Poyourow; Fancy Cakes by Leslie  

Current Trends in Entertainment: How To Customize Your Event
6-7pm

Entertainment can transform your event. Learn from these top professionals about what's hot in entertainment. Photographic and video footage will show you fabulous customized success stories from these award winning producers.

Moderator: Kevin Olivera, Olivera Music Entertainment
Panel: Ray Bialek, Bialek's Music; Pamela Burton, Cast of Thousands Entertainment Company Inc; Carol Nissenson, NOW THIS!

The Fast Track To Getting Your First Event Industry Job
6-7pm
Learn from Industry Professionals how to navigate your career path into the Events Industry.
Moderator: Marty Janis, Atlantic Services Group, Inc.
Panel: Chris Maulden; Atlantic Valet, Patrick Hardy; Bethesda North Marriott, Sidni Greenblat; Rave Reviews


 
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