Meetings Industry Page

Every day we hear about fake news. This session will be anything but fake. The reason: YOU drive the content. During this highly interactive program you will examine, deliberate, and discuss meetings industry issues such as: transportation, technology, safety and security, cyber-security, taxes, infrastructure, diversity/inclusion, and education. Then as a group we will prioritize and report out the key issues. 

This is an Experiential Interactive Program with Meetings Industry Issues Content Crowd-sourced by your Attendees. 

 What is the relevance of the today’s meetings industry? What issues help or hurt our ability to run meetings? What issues will affect how we do business in the future? Why does this matter to you? What is your key role in supporting a successful meetings industry?

This presentation informs one of today’s significant issues, peers into the crystal ball to forecast issues of tomorrow and raises your awareness to your important role as a meetings industry advocate. 

What are the 3 BIG Values of Meetings:

• The value of the meeting professional
• The value of meetings
• The value of the meetings industry

Roger makes the business case for the profitability and value of face-to-face gatherings by highlighting the important role meetings have in driving business success, creating jobs and generating economic value. 

It raises awareness and provides the tools needed to communicate with a strong, united voice. We are… One industry, One Voice.

"Roger and I have worked together many, many times during my tenure as CEO of the Event Industry Council (EIC). I have always found him to be the consummate professional. He knows advocacy. He knows how to engage and activate support for issues that affect your members. He is a fabulous keynote speaker, educator, and moderator. I have used his talents in all of these areas and more. He is an advocacy leader that I highly endorse. If you want to effect change and advance your influence – then call Roger." 

"Working with Roger is always a pleasure for a variety of reasons. From timeliness, professionalism, the way his message resonates with an audience and all the way up to his bowtie, Roger is a delight to partner with and we have booked him numerous times over the last few years. I always know he’ll deliver when we work together."  

* Worked with Angie when she was St. Director of Meetings & Events, Connect 

"I just returned from a fabulous MPI AZ monthly meeting. Thank you Roger for the excellent presentation and timely topic. This is an area we could spend a week of sessions on. It's meetings like this that get me reinvigorated for the industry, and it has been a while since I felt this way. Bravo!!!"

"The presentation was a great and refreshing departure from the conventional type.  Roger is very informed about our industry and it's strengths and weaknesses."

"We could have easily made this an all day workshop. Roger is an excellent facilitator!"

"Roger always does a great job! I loved the interaction with attendees..."

"Roger presents a great deal of information in a easy to understand manner."

 “I heard Roger speak and about did a back flip. I came out of the meeting with new information and the “story” of our industry and it’s positioning in the global market place. Thank you to Roger for getting the story out.”  

“Roger was the highest scoring speaker for our chapter in two years. He commands the power on stage and makes a strong, immediate impression. His impactful, focused message empowers participants to be successful influencers.”

“Roger, you are a fantastic speaker with a great presence!” 

“So many of us want to operate in the world you live in. Great inspiration!”

“Roger, first and foremost, is an outstanding advocate for important issues affecting the business community as well as citizens at large and he does it with class and integrity. Having an excellent skill set and knowledge of government affairs he is insightful and persuasive. Roger consistently demonstrates excellent communication skills and is strategic in the use of those abilities that enhances his success at every opportunity. I would always want him to wear the same uniform that I am wearing.”