HSMAI’s MEET Mid-America Huge Success!

Initially launched last September in Washington, DC, HSMAI’s MEET series has just taken the event regional with the first show of 2012 on April 3-4 in Chicago. 

Reviews from meeting professionals and exhibitors have been incredible!

"It's new.  It's innovative. It's fresh information…for seasoned planners.  I have learned a lot, and after 20 years in the industry, that's saying something." - Cara Thorpe, Federation of Animal Science Societies View video testimonial

 "We had a lot of booth traffic, and along with the appointments I'm excited about the opportunities we have.  The show isn't over and I already have 5 or 6 RFP opportunities I can take back to my office. HSMAI's MEET is a great opportunity to make a one-to-one connection with planners and build long-lasting relationships.”  - Calvin Wilson, Sales Manager, The Peabody Orlando

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"After my first two TEEM Up meetings I had 12 RFPs. I couldn't be more thrilled. Every meeting I had was relevant because planners selected to meet with us and had a level of knowledge of who we are, so I could spend more time discussing what we could do for them….I also walked away from the show floor with RFPs.  HSMAI's MEET has done a great job of attracting highly qualified meeting planners.  It makes the show a worthwhile investment." - Chuck Salem, President, Unique Venues

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Who was there?

More than 550 planners with impressive buying power attended, 62% of which reported that this is the only industry event they will attend this year: 

• 15% were association planners, 13% were corporate, 13% were independent planners, 9% were from non-profits, 8% were from education.
• 34% are personally responsible for planning more than 9 events annually.
• 54% of their companies hold more than 9 events annually.
• 50% reported their largest meeting each year hosts more than 500 attendees.
• 13% are responsible for a meetings budget in excess of $1 million annually.

Snapshot of the 2012 Registration List 

Photo highlights of HSMAI’s MEET Mid-America

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