Schedule 2022-11-15T15:49:37-04:00

NEC Schedule

Education, Networking and More

SGMP’s 2023 NEC has a full schedule designed to help you pack in many educational choices and plenty of opportunities to network with your peers. Read more about the individual speakers and session descriptions.

Our 2023 NEC kicks off Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023, with an opening reception. The conference continues with two full days of education and networking, beginning Wednesday morning, June 7, and wrapping up Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2023.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

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9:00 am5:00 pmCGMP Certification CourseNokomis A

Sunday, June 4, 2023

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9:00 am5:00 pmCGMP Certification CourseNokomis A

Monday, June 5, 2023

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9:00 am5:00 pmCGMP Certification CourseNokomis A

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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8:00 am5:30 pmRegistration OpenSky Bridge
8:00 am12:00 pmSGMP Boot Camp for Government Meeting PlannersNokomis BMelody Kebe, Nicole Roames, Kindall Farwell, Kathleen Ryan
8:00 am4:00 pmJLS Breakout RoomsHarriet A & B
8:00 am12:00 amSGMP Boot Camp for Government Meeting SuppliersNokomis CMarie Arighi, Christina Bush, Kindall Farwell, Kathleen Ryan
8:30 am9:00 amJLS Networking (Optional)Minnetonka B, C
9:00 am11:00 amCGMP Course ExamNokomis AMary Robinson and Carolyn Barrett
11:45 am12:00 pmJLS Closing and Break for LunchMinnetonka B, C
9:00 am11:45 pmJoint Leadership Session (JLS) - Current and Incoming Chapter Presidents, 1st VPs, 2nd VPsMinnetonka B, CDina Fong
12:00 pm1:30 pmLunch BreakMinnetonka B, C
1:30 pm2:30 pmGilmer Trustee Transition MeetingGraffiti RoomGilmer Trustees & Garland Preddy
1:30 pm4:00 pmJoint Leadership Session (JLS) - Chapter Operations - All Chapter Board MembersMinnetonka B, C
4:15 pm5:00 pmNavigating the NEC (new attendees)Minnetonka B, C
5:00 pm5:30 pmScholar Orientation MeetingNokomis AMary Robinson and Carolyn Barrett
6:00 pm8:00 pmOpening ReceptionParkview Meeting + Event Center, Mall of America

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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6:15 am7:00 amJump Start Your Day
A mix of cardio and bodyweight workouts.
Presented by Hilton
Nokomis A, B, C
7:30 am5:00 pmRegistration OpenSky Bridge
8:30 am10:00 amOpening Keynote
Learning From Influential Leaders
Lakes Ballroom A & BJoe Nayquonabe, Jr.
10:00 am11:00 amNEC Hub: Sponsors Row and Speakers Tables, LinkedIn Photo StationThe Hub: Lakes Ballroom C & D, Lakes Foyer, Minnetonka Foyer, Sky Bridge
10:00 am5:00 pmSilent Auction OpenThe Hub: Sky Bridge
11:00 am 12:00 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 1.1
Agile Management: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence to Leverage People Power
Minnetonka Ballroom ADr. Kelvin McCree
11:00 am 12:00 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 1.2
Become a Cyber Special Operator with Practical Security for Your Meetings and Events!
Minnetonka Ballroom BMidori Connolly
11:00 am 12:00 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 1.3
Workplace Violence in Your Post-Virus World: How Do You + Your People Respond? A Tactical Approach for Violence in Your Workplace
Minnetonka Ballroom CBo Mitchell
12:00 pm12:15 pmTransition Time
12:15 pm2:00 pmLuncheon Panel
Emergency Preparedness Isn’t Just About Fires
Lakes Ballroom A & BAmber Ellithorpe, Bo Mitchell
2:00 pm3:00 pmNEC Hub: Sponsors Row, Speakers Tables, Dessert & Refreshments. LinkedIn Photo StationThe Hub: Lakes Ballroom C & D, Lakes Foyer, Minnetonka Foyer, Sky Bridge
3:00 pm4:00 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 2.1
Accessible Events and Conferences: What Should be Considered?
Minnetonka Ballroom ASamantha Clayton
3:00 pm4:00 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 2.2
Avoiding the 24 Biggest Mistakes Meeting Planners Make
Minnetonka Ballroom BTim Connor
3:00 pm4:00 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 2.3
Protocol Requirements for Today's Meetings and Events
Minnetonka Ballroom CMarla Harr
4:00 pm4:15 pmTransition Time
4:15 pm5:15 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 3.1
Grace Under Pressure: How To Think Quick and Solve Problems on the Fly
Minnetonka Ballroom ALee Silber
4:15 pm5:15 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 3.2
Advancing the Principles of EDI, Respect, Courtesy, and Civility
Please note this session repeats in Concurrent Breakout Session 5.1.
Minnetonka Ballroom BSharon Delvisco
4:15 pm5:15 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 3.3
Travel Risk Management and Duty of Care
Minnetonka Ballroom CKevin Coffey
6:30 pm7:30 pmSam Gilmer Awards ReceptionLakes Ballroom C & D
7:30 pm9:00 pmSam Gilmer Awards DinnerLakes Ballroom A & B

Thursday, June 8, 2023

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6:15 am7:00 amJump Start Your Day
A mix of cardio and bodyweight workouts.
Presented by Hilton
Nokomis A, B, C
7:30 am11:00 amRegistrationSky Bridge
7:30 am11:00 amSilent Auction OpenSky Bridge
7:45 am9:00 amContinental BreakfastLakes Ballroom A, B, C, D
7:45 am9:00 amSpeakers RowMinnetonka Foyer
9:00 am10:00 amConcurrent Breakout Session 4.1
Your Meetings Will Never Be The Same: Hot Technologies 2023
Please note this session repeats in Concurrent Breakout Session 6.1.
Minnetonka Ballroom AJim Spellos
9:00 am10:00 amConcurrent Breakout Session 4.2
Straight Talk: Straight Talk: Creating a Culture of Honesty and Candid Conversations
Minnetonka Ballroom BLarry Johnson
9:00 am10:00 amConcurrent Breakout Session 4.3
Protocol and Progress
Minnetonka Ballroom CChris Young
10:00 am10:30 amSponsors Row & Speakers Row. LinkedIn Photo StationThe Hub: Lakes Ballroom C & D, Lakes Foyer, Minnetonka Foyer, Sky Bridge
10:30 am11:30 amConcurrent Breakout Session 5.1Advancing the Principles of DEI – Respect, Courtesy, and Civility
Repeated from Concurrent Breakout Session 1.2.
Minnetonka Ballroom ASharon Delvisco
10:30 am11:30 amConcurrent Breakout Session 5.2
Lawyers and Policies and Perceptions - Oh My! How to Stay on the Yellow Brick Road of Ethics
Minnetonka Ballroom BBen Lichtenwalner
10:30 am11:30 amConcurrent Breakout Session 5.3
To Sue or Not to Sue: The Impact of COVID on Contracts
Minnetonka Ballroom CLaurie Nickson
11:30 am11:40 pmTransition Time
11:40 pm1:10 pmLunch; State of Society, CGMPs, Chapter AwardsLakes Ballroom A, B, C & DAnnette Wallace, CMP, CGMP
1:10 pm1:20 pmTransition Time
1:20 pm2:20 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 6.1
Your Meetings Will Never Be The Same: Hot Technologies 2023
Repeated from Concurrent Breakout Session 4.1.
Minnetonka Ballroom AJim Spellos
1:20 pm2:20 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 6.2
Profiling Your Events For Safety & Security
Minnetonka Ballroom BJeff McKissack
1:20 pm2:20 pmConcurrent Breakout Session 6.3
Disagreement Doesn’t Have to be Divisive
Minnetonka Ballroom CNan Gesche
2:20 pm3:00 pmNEC Hub: Sponsors Row, Speakers Tables, Dessert & RefreshmentsThe Hub: Lakes Ballroom C & D, Lakes Foyer, Minnetonka Foyer, Sky Bridge
3:00 pm3:45 pmClosing Keynote
Lead Simply
Lakes Ballroom A & BHolly Hoffman
3:45 pm4:00 pmClosing Comments and AdjournLakes Ballroom A & BAnnette Wallace, CMP, CGMP

*times and titles are subject to change.

Photo courtesy Sean Carroll.