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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Robert Sanchez, CMP

Smart Meetings

Sanchez currently works as the president and CEO of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce and is the co-founder of S3 Global Events. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC. Sanchez spoke to Smart Meetings about what inspired him to earn his CMP and where the certification has brought him.

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Meeting Professional Continuing Education: CMP Spotlights

Smart Meetings

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Top 6 Event Planning Certifications To Boost Your Career

Eventtia

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 between 2021 and 2028, according to Grand View Research. With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. Professional Credibility.

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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

I have found that the men at the event treat me differently once they’re under the influence—and it’s not a good difference,” in the words of Rachel Dobbs, director of global events at HelmsBriscoe. Serving food during a networking event or happy hour, even tapas-sized, is also a popular strategy.

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A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Events — and the World

Convene by PCMA

The conference, originally scheduled for last November in Glasgow, was canceled because of the pandemic — in May, the decision was made to hold the conference in person in 2021 as originally planned in Glasgow. It’s appropriate that, at one of the world’s most significant global events, the meetings industry would have a voice.

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The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

Introduction Whether you want to find new networking or professional development opportunities, learn about the latest industry trends, or connect better with clients, going to a few conferences every year is essential for just about every professional.