Future Leaders Forum Warsaw 2008

Kreatywność i inwencja twórcza podczas FLF w Warszawie

Z ogromną przyjemnością zapraszamy na trzecią edycję konferencji
studenckiej dotyczącej turystyki biznesowej IMEX/MPI Future Leaders Forum in Warsaw.

W sumie w dotychczasowych spotkaniach w Warszawie wzięło udział ponad
300 studentów.
Tegoroczna edycja to kolejne możliwości rozwoju w obszarze przemysłu spotkań.

Dodatkową atrakcją i aktywnością przygotowaną dla Państwa, przyszłych liderów przemysłu spotkań na świecie jest przygotowanie wlasnego wydarzenia.
W tej edycji mamy zadania przygotowane specjalnie na FLF Warsaw przez organizatorow najwiekszych targow turystyki biznesowej na swiecie IMEX.

1 marca w ramach FLF Warsaw kazda z grup studentow, z trzech szkol
wyższych bedzie prezentowala swoje wyniki.
Komisja zebrana z ekspertow wybierze najlepsza grupe, ktora najbardziej w kreatywny i atrakcyjny sposob zaprezentuje swoją prace.

PROGRAM:

IMEX/MPI Future Leaders Forum in Warsaw
1st March 2008

10.30         Arrival of students and registration

11.00         Photo of group to be taken

11.15 – 11.30    Welcome and Introduction to Leadership  
Krzysztof Celuch, Project Manager, Warsaw Convention Bureau
Tom Hulton, Director International Relations, IMEX

11.30 – 12.15     Presentation: “The Meetings Industry – An Overview”
Rob Davidson - Senior Lecturer in Business Travel and Tourism, University of Westminster UK
Synopsis:  Rob is one of the most knowledgeable and respected professionals in the meetings industry and has lectured to thousands of students around the world .  
What is the meetings Industry?  How is this buoyant, valuable  and expanding industry viewed by its employers and employees around the world?  Is this an industry that you want to enter and enjoy as an exciting and worthwhile career?  Rob looks at developments and trends in the meetings industry

12.15 – 13.00  Presentation: “Career development and education for Meeting Professionals”
Miranda Van Brück, Chapter Business Manager, EMEA region
Synopsis: For many years, the meetings industry workforce has been made of professionals who "fell into it".
For many years, meeting jobs have been regarded by entrants as a "something temporary before I get something serious".
For many years, meeting professionals have not been able to identify "what's next".
For many years, employers have not been able to define the core skills and competencies needed by meeting professionals.

The development of meetings management curricula within academic institutions provides employers with more and more skilled young professionals who are deciding to work within the meetings industry. But do you know that there are actually career pathways within the meetings industry? If you decide to enter into the meetings industry, discover and explore the career opportunities lying in front of you!

13.00 – 14.00    Lunch

14.00 – 14.30    Presentation:  “Sustainability – The future of the event industry”
Fiona Pelham, Director Organise This

14.30 – 15.00    Presentation: "Marketing your Destination"
Severine Ougier, Business Marketing Manager, Visit London
Synopsis:  A successful Marketing Strategy has become one of the most important aspects of creating the Competitive Edge for a destination.  A successful Marketeer is one of the most highly respected individuals in any business.  Have you got what it takes to be one?  Severine will share with you her secrets of successful marketing and let you decide if this is the career for you  

15.00 – 15.30    Coffee Break

15.30 – 16.15  Presentation: “Yes, you can also find a job in Poland – media image of meetings industry!”
Katarzyna Sobierajska, Director, Polish Tourist Organization – Convention Bureau of Poland
Krzysztof Celuch, Project Manager, Warsaw Convention Bureau

16.15 – 17.15    Presentation: “Young, ambitious and full of energy – motivate yourself”
Jon Bradshaw, Senior Sales Manager, IMEX

17.15 – 17.45    Summary and close

17.45 – 18.00    Distribution of Certificates of Participation