AG E N DA MAY 26 2016

ATampT EXECUTIVE EDUCATION CONFERENCE CENTER

Several door prizes will be given away based on social interactions so tag your tweets pics and posts with YAYPYM and share thoughts and pictures on Topi

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Tours of the venue

Tours of the venue

Registration lunch nibbles and networking

PYM LIVE orientation

Welcome to PYM LIVE

Bite-sized education Top Event Trends

Speed-networking meetings

Bio break

Speed-networking meetings

Bio break

May the Tech be With You

How to Talk With Your AV and Tech Partners

Door prizes and goodbyes

Tours of the venue

SHARING = CARING

PYM Live PRODUCED BYPRESENTED BYHOSTED BY

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL

Austin

EDUCATION SPONSORSPEED MEETINGS SPONSORED BY

KRISTI CASEY SANDERS DES is an award-winning writer and creative director whorsquos covered the meeting industry since 2003 As director of digital strategy for Meeting Professionals International and Plan Your Meetings a free educational resource for meeting and event planners she works to empower educate and inspire the unsung heroes of the corporate world and help them find the resources ideas and technical knowledge they need to plan better meetings and events through PYMrsquos digital content social communities and PYM LIVE events You can follow her on Twitter PYMLive and KristiCasey Plan well and prosper friends yaypym

JORDAN MCARTHUR spends all day every day thinking about events and meetings and writing useful articles to help planners be even better at their jobs As editor of the popular Guidebook Event Planning Blog Jordan has worked with planners from every corner of the industry to create compelling content and valuable resources In addition to spreading Guidebookrsquos good will he helps planners brainstorm ways to effectively market their event tech

M A K E T H E M O S T O F YO U R N E T WO R K I N G T I M E

TOPIWant to know who you should meet while yoursquore here Download our free conference app Topi available for Apple Android and Windows mobile devices Connect it with your Facebook LinkedIn or other social profiles and

it will show you whorsquos here based on how much you have in common It will let you rate exhibitors request appointments and take notes on people you meet Topi also contains the digital show program certificates of attendance and polls from our speakers Scan the QR code for your device below to download the Topi app and enter the code PYMAUS16 to see the event even after you leave us today (Topirsquos app dashboard also powered our event website)

For more information or a Topi login contact David Aubespin | 866-659-8674 davidtopicom | topicom | topi

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Kristi Casey SandersDirector of Digital Strategy

Meeting Professionals International

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Jordan McArthurContent Marketing Manager

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Herersquos a list of upcoming 2016 PYM LIVE Events to tell your friends about

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To book your next landmark meeting

contact our Director of Sales Jay Best at 5124043630

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1900 University Avenue middot Austin Texas 78705 middot meetattexascom middot Facebookmeetattexas middot Twittermeetattexas

W E A R E T E X A S

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ATampT EXECUTIVE EDUCATION amp CONFERENCE CENTER

When in Austin meet at a landmark The ATampT Hotel and Conference Center welcomes you to the heart of Austin Our conference center features 40000 square feet of flexible meeting space ranging from a multimedia amphitheater and divisible ballroom to tiered classrooms and small breakout rooms Complimentary Wi-Fi exceptional audiovisual features and upgraded technologies will help you stay connected and focused during your meeting Your attendees will love our highly rated conferee dining Featuring newly renovated guest rooms our hotel provides a convenient place to recharge after a full schedule Come Meet at Texas Book your meeting today

Jay Best | 512-404-3630 | jaybestattconfutexasedu meetattexascom | MeetAtTexas

T I T L E D S P O N S O R S

NEW BRAUNFELS CONVENTIONamp VISITORrsquoS BUREAU New Braunfels the gateway to the Texas Hill Country is one of the best

places to visit for business or pleasure Located between San Antonio amp Austin sits a beautiful city of crystal clear rivers rich old world heritage and warm small town hospitality New Braunfels is an ideal destination for meetings and we are committed as an entire community to provide outstanding service and solutions for events of all types and sizes We know you expect the highest quality product and service and New Braunfels will deliver

Nina Eastman | 830-608-2812 | ninainnewbraunfelscom meetinnewbraunfelscom | innewbraunfels

LA TORRETTA LAKE RESORT amp SPAWith 70000 square feet of modern event space spanning nineteen conference rooms plus state-of-the-art systems and an available

Conference Service Professional meetings and corporate events run flawlessly at La Torretta Not to mention with incredible amenities including delicious restaurants an 18-hole golf course and The Spa business is just better at the lake Call 9364483033 or visit latorrettalakeresortcom for more information

Laurie Lea | 936-933-9002 | LLealatorrettalakeresortcom latorrettalakeresortcom | LaTorretta

TOPGOLFTopgolf is a global sports entertainment community creating the best times of your life with 24 locations serving 8 million guests annually Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shotrsquos accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield Each venue offers an upscale and playful experience featuring an impressive food and beverage menu music games climate-controlled hitting bays and hundreds of HDTVrsquos Topgolf also brings fun interactive experiences to the community through its Topgolf U lessons leagues tournaments KidZone parties and social and corporate events

Lindsay Kane | 636-236-5863 | lindsaykanetopgolfcom topgolfcom | topgolf S P E E D M E E T I N G S P O N S O R

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CVBBirds and Turtles arenrsquot the only ones who migrate to South Padre Island every year Hundreds of businesses and associations gather on the island to hold

meetings conventions trade shows and special events From small groups to corporate conventions the South Padre Island Convention amp Visitors Bureau staff can help you plan a Totally Beachinrsquo event that will have attendees raving for years to come Contact Mike Flores for more information

Mike Flores | 956-761-8199 | michaelsopadrecom sopadrecom | visitsouthpadre

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SESSION GRAB SOME

WATER

Our state-of-the-art civic convention center can accommodate groups of any size and our rivers restaurants live music venues and waterpark can make your next meeting an event

Call (800) 572-2626 to book your meeting in New Braunfels Texas

MeetInNewBraunfelscom

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E D U C AT I O N A L S P O N S O R

HORSESHOE BAY RESORTLocated in the heart of Texas Hill Country wine region only 45-minutes west of

Austin Horseshoe Bay Resort features 385 rooms on the scenic shores of Lake LBJ The golf and lake resort features a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting venues including two ballrooms and multiple event lawns The resort features a full-service marina and spa three Robert Trent Jones Sr championship golf courses and Whitewater one of Americarsquos only real Bermuda grass putting courses With world-class amenities and a full-service event team ready to anticipate and exceed your expectations Horseshow Bay Resort is the choice for group business in Texas

Vildan Ruiz | 830-598-8040 | vruizhsbresortcom wwwhsbresortcom | hsbresort

E VE NT PRO D U CE D BY

PLAN YOUR MEETINGSEverything we do is designed to educate empower and inspire meeting professionals and connect them to the resources people

and ideas they need to create better meetings and events Think of us as your best friend in the industry If you need ideas resources hotel rooms or education visit us at PlanYourMeetingscom connect with us on social networks and ask us to connect you with PYM Partners who want value and respect your business Plan well amp prosper friends yaypym

Claudia Madigan | 678-837-4027 | cmadiganmpiweborg planyourmeetingscom | planyrmeetings

AD D ITI O NAL TECH S PO N SO R S

CATCHBOXWhether you are planning to host a conference meeting or lecture Catchbox can help you make your next event memorable and productive by getting audiences engaged and part of the conversation

Pyry Taanila | +35-840-043-5459 | infogetcatchboxcom getcatchboxcom | thecatchbox

Bytestrade

on-demand fitness breaks

EXERCISE BYTESX bytes are on-demand video fitness breaks for meetings training events conferences and workplaces This new

and innovative technology keeps people alert entertained and energized at learning events The breaks are brief sweat-free tailored for participants wearing business attire and for use at their seats Each video break integrates easily into the agenda as energy boosters when energy levels are low (mid-morning and mid-afternoon) time fillers for unplanned gaps and social icebreakers that build camaraderie Videos can be corporate-branded to attract sponsorship revenue

Kim Bercovitz PhD | 855-892-9837 | kimx-bytescom x-bytescom | xbytes

PYM+Experience the magic of augmented reality with Plan Your MeetingsrsquoPYM+ app for Apple and Android devices (ezcompymplu-

sapple and ezcompymplusandroid) If yoursquore interested in enhancing your company materials or show guides with augmented reality content let us know We can create custom channels as well as develop APIs you can embed into existing company or event apps

Evan Casey | 404-405-7667 | evancaseyplanyourmeetingscom planyourmeetingscom | pymlive

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I N -STATE PARTN E R S amp R E SO U R CE S Indicates PYM Live sponsor

ABILENE CONVENTION amp VISITORS BUREAU Contact Dawn Meadows Phone 903-707-1910 Location Abilene Tx Email dawnabilenevisitors com Web abilenevisitorscom Twitter AbileneCVB

ATampT EXECUTIVE EDUCATION amp CONFERENCE CENTER Contact Jay Best Phone 512-404-3630 Location Austin Tx Email jaybest attconfutexasedu Web meetattexascom Twitter MeetatTexas

CROWNE PLAZA HOUSTON GALLERIA Contact Emily Caesley- Picarazzi Phone713-997-8124 Location Houtson Tx Email emilycpgalleriacom Web crowneplazacom hougalleria

BEAUMONT CVB Contact Rebecca Woodland Phone 409-880-3169 Location Beaumont Tx Email rwoodland beaumonttexasgov Web beaumontcvbcom Twitter VisitBeaumontTX

EMBASSY SUITES SAN MARCOS Contact Rosa Garza Phone 512-392-6420 Location San Marcos Tx Email rosagarzajqhcom Web sanmarcosembassysuites com Twitter EmbassyTexasSM

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT Contact Vildan Ruiz Phone 830-598-8040 Location Horseshoe Bay Tx Email vruizhsbresortcom Web hsbresortcom Twitter hsbresort

KERRVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Contact Kelli Dunbar Phone 830-792-3535 Location Kerrville Tx Email cvbsalesktccom Web kerrvilletexascvbcom Twitter kerrvilletx

LA TORRETTA RESORT amp CONFERENCE CENTER Contact Laurie Lea Phone 936-933-9002 Location Montgomery Tx Email llealatorrettalakeresort com Web latorrettalakeresortcom Twitter LaTorretta

MCALLEN CONVENTION amp VISITORS BUREAU Contact Trisha Watts Phone 956-682-2871 Location McAllen Tx Email tdwattsmcallencvbcom Web mcallencvbcom Twitter mcallencvb

NEW BRAUNFELS CONVENTION amp VISITORrsquoS BUREAU Contact Nina Eastman Phone 830-608-2812 Location New Braunfels Tx Email ninainnewbraunfelscom Web meetinnewbraunfelscom Twitter innewbraunfels

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CVB Contact Mike Flores Phone 956-761-8199 Location South Padre Island Tx Email michaelsopadrecom Web sopadrecom Twitter visitsouthpadre

TAPATIO SPRINGS HILL COUNTRY RESORT Contact Jonathan Falloon Phone 830-537-6230 Location Boerne Tx Email jfalloontapatiocom Web tapatioresortcom Twitter tapatiosprings

VISIT PLANO Contact Karen Fogle CMP CTA Phone 972-941-5848 Location Plano Tx Email karenfoplanogov Web visitplanocom Twitter visitplano

WACO CONVENTION amp VISITORS BUREAUWACO amp THE HEART OF TEXAS Contact Jason Elliott Phone 254-750-5726 Location Waco Tx Email jasonewacotxgov Web wacoheartoftexascom Twitter WacoAndTheHoT

O UT- O F -STATE PARTN E R S

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT Contact Brian Crumby Phone 702-806-7918 Location Nationwide Email bcrumbycaesarscom Web caesarsmeansbusiness com Twitter caesarsmeetings

DEVILrsquoS THUMB RANCH RESORT amp SPA Contact Thad Carlson Phone 303-877-0227 Location Tabernash Co Email tcarlson devilsthumbranchcom Web devilsthumbranchcom Twitter DevilsThumbRnch

GREATER PALM SPRINGS CVB Contact Vicki Keyser Phone 760-969-1313 Location Rancho Mirage Ca Email vkeyserpalmspringsoasis com Web meetingsinpalmspingscom Twitter palmspringsusa

GREATER RALEIGH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Contact Stephen Jackson Phone 919-645-2655 Location Raleigh Nc Email sjacksonvisitraleighcom Web visitraleighcom Twitter visitRaleigh

GUIDEBOOK Contact Alex Goldberg Phone 626-375-4213 Location Nationwide Email alexguidebookcom Web guidebookcom Twitter guidebook

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL Contact Bryan Garza Phone 972-702-3048 Location International Email bgarzampiweborg Web mpiweborg Twitter mpi

RANCHO VALENCIA RESORT Contact Alan Palmer Phone 858-759-6263 Location Rancho Santa Fe Ca Email apalmer ranchovalenciacom Web ranchovalenciacom Twitter RanchoValencia

TOPGOLF Contact Lindsay Kane Phone 636-236-5863 Location Nationwide Email lindsaykanetopgolfcom Web topgolfcom Twitter Topgolf VAIL RESORTS MEETINGS amp EVENTS Contact Liz Vinsand Phone 636-825-1665 Location Central and West Region Email lvinsandvailresortscom Web vailresortsmeetingscom Twitter Snowdotcom

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Topgolf is taking the boring out of the business meeting Visit topgolfcomevents and book your event today

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MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL