CenterStage Conference Overview

Conference and Event Program 2006

Enhance your knowledge in an industry where up-to-the-minute education is essential

Trends change and evolve rapidly in the event industry. We all rely on new techniques and creative ideas that come from educational opportunities and real-world examples of event ideas in action. TSE Center Stage offers educational sessions in Business Development, Wedding and Design Trends as well as an evening event showcasing a multitude of new ideas and techniques for planners and professionals. Take advantage of our top educational speakers and timely topics:

Wednesday, August 9

8:00am

Opening General Session

Business & Professional Development Track

9:15am

"But Are You Making Any Money?"

10:30am

Applying Profitable Strategies to Special Events

1:45pm

Preparing To Fail? Is Your Business Designed for a future?

3:00pm

"The Lawyer is in"

Design Track

9:15am

Wedding Emergencies: Just Breathe.... It will be OK!

10:30am

The Art of Space Planning

1:45pm

"Blended Weddings" - Knowing the Cultural Wedding Market

3:00pm

I Want To Be A Wedding Consultant/Planner! What Do I Do?

7:00pm

Wedding and Design Function Cocktail Hour

8:00pm

Wedding and Design Trends Showcasing Event, Belvedere Ballroom

Thursday, August 10

Business & Professional Development Track

9:00am

Selling the Experience

10:15am

“I Want Your Job…It Must Be So Much Fun!” – Breaking Into The World of Events”

Design Track

10:15am

The Taste of Design – Integrating the Catered Event into the Total Design

12:15pm

Wedding and Design Trends Showcasing Events Profile, Fenway Ballroom