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Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

  • 1.  Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Cvent Staff
    Posted 06-04-2019 08:50
    Who here is going to Cvent CONNECT this summer? 

    #VivaLasVegas​
    #CventCONNECT

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    Jodi Meier
    Cvent Marketing Department
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  • 2.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 06-24-2019 12:35
    Yes! Glad to be going back after missing out last year!

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    Lindsay Buchanan
    Manager, Meetings, Association Management, and Groups
    Travelink
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  • 3.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 06-24-2019 13:04
    #3  for me.

    Vegas in the middle of summer, what's not to like? :)
    Bringing a colleague this time. She will be in training camps.
    Should be more fun.

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    Steven Schlossman
    Jack of all trades. Master of none.
    BMW Car Club of America
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  • 4.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-01-2019 10:37
    Yes, I'll be there. First-timer and excited to see what it is all about.

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    Melissa Thuston
    Sr. Corporate Meeting and Event Planner
    Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
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  • 5.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-01-2019 12:42
    Yes, this will be my 3rd time - looking forward to it!

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    Katie Cincotta
    Manager of Planning and Logistics
    Culinary Institute of America - CA
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  • 6.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    User Group Member
    Posted 07-01-2019 12:46
    I will be there  :)

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    shelby ferguson
    Meetings Coordinator
    American Coatings Association
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  • 7.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-01-2019 13:07
    Yes! I'll be there. 4th time for me

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    Shannon Harrison
    Event Manager
    EQIS
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  • 8.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-02-2019 10:34
    I'll be there! First time for me - I'll take any tips or suggestions you all have!

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    Chelsey Swanson
    Marketing Communications
    ImageTrend
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  • 9.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 07-02-2019 11:34
    This will be my first Cvent CONNECT.

    Sure am looking forward to this event.
    #VivaLasVegas​
    #CventCONNECT

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    James Rose
    Senior Web Developer and Content Manager
    University of Michigan (Office of Development)
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  • 10.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-02-2019 13:41
    See you there!

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    Jonathan Carmona
    Event Website Design Specialist
    Fox World Travel
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  • 11.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-02-2019 13:58
    Yes! Missed last year, but excited for the Higher Ed Track this year.

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    Kathleen Mazzitti
    Director, Advancement Events
    The College of William & Mary Foundation
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  • 12.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    User Group Member
    Posted 07-03-2019 07:41
    Yes, first time attendee and looking forward to the higher ed. track.

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    Heather Darrow
    Conference Coordinator
    Cornell University - Department Of Animal Science
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  • 13.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-03-2019 14:56
    This is my first one!  I am super excited, but a little nervous not to know how it flows.  Any tips?

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    Tina Mercardo
    Director Meetings And Events
    NAFA Fleet management Association
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  • 14.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 07-03-2019 20:55

    At least we'll be inside most of the time. :)

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    Steven Schlossman
    Jack of all trades. Master of none.
    BMW Car Club of America
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  • 15.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 07-04-2019 10:48
    Edited by Steven Schlossman 07-05-2019 10:21
    First timer advice.
    I'm just a two-timer. :)

    Last year it took the hotel a couple days to get the temp right. First few days the breakout sessions were FREEZING. Be prepared.
    Never been to MGM, but my first year at Mandalay Bay the conference center was a long walk from the hotel.
    Breakout signage at hotels vary. The first day I get the lay of the land. As a planner I think most do.

    I bring a power brick to keep my cell charged. These event sucks the life out of my battery.
    There are usually charging stations scattered throughout.

    I also use my own MiFi hotspot. WiFi in hotels tend to get bogged down until it is all sorted out.

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    Steven Schlossman
    Jack of all trades. Master of none.
    BMW Car Club of America
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  • 16.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 07-06-2019 20:12
    Agree with @Steven Schlossman! Bring layers for underneath slacks (I bring thermals) as well as a sweater and an indoor jacket.  Definitely bring flats for the walk from the sleeping rooms to the conference area. Although I'll be sporting some awesome heels, I'm saving my feet this year, so ballet flats for me from sleeping room to conf area, and then they can be slipped into my laptop bag or purse and I'll don the heels.

    Set reminders for yourself in the #CrowdCompass app for all your sessions as well as meals you don't want to miss. Networking is great until you realize the food and coffee was all taken away and you're hangry!

    I recommend the free app CAMCARD to scan business cards. Quickly link to people on LinkedIn to grow your network.

    Hope this helps!​​​

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    Brenda Ainsburg
    Channel Program Manager
    brenda.ainsburg@siemens.com
    Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    United States
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  • 17.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-07-2019 22:04
    Checked in yesterday! Exited for my 3rd year here!

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    Amanda Lukowski
    Meeting And Event Coordinator
    Atlas Travel Meetings & Incentives
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  • 18.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-08-2019 08:32
    Thrilled to be attending again, after missing last year.

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    Eva L. Keidel
    Event Producer
    The Commons Learning Center at The University of Texas at Austin
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  • 19.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Posted 07-08-2019 09:32
    Not this year :(

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    Wade Derby
    Program Manager - Meetings
    Fox World Travel
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  • 20.  RE: Are you going to Cvent CONNECT?

    Community MVP
    Posted 07-12-2019 21:20
    2020? :)
    Probably.
    Great finally meeting @Jodi Meier and @Brenda Ainsburg out there.​​​

    For those who didn't get the memo.
    June 15-18, 2020
    Caesar's Palace

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    Steven Schlossman
    Jack of all trades. Master of none.
    BMW Car Club of America
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