Interact Digital Event Series

The Northstar Meetings Group Interact Digital Event series brings together buyers and sellers of meetings and events interactively and dynamically. Northstar's Interact series lineup focuses on locations and specific event types, facilitating connecting, networking, and learning, supporting the industry’s recovery.

DATE

February 23, 2021

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AGENDA

Please note that all events will follow a half-day afternoon schedule based on US Eastern time zone (except the international event, which will be an AM EDT event).

12:30 — 1:00pm

Networking Time (get comfortable with the platform)

1:00 — 1:40pm

Welcome and Intro Presentation: Risk Management Today: Basic Training for Meeting and Event Managers

Presented by Mark Herrera, Director of Education and Life-Safety, International Association of Venue Managers

More Detail

Political tension and other factors have raised security concerns for meetings and events. What can you do to ensure the safety of your gathering? Are you skilled at observing and identifying suspicious behavior? How would you handle a threat on-site? Venue security expert Mark Herrera will address these concerns and answer participants’ questions in this timely and important session.

The discussion will cover:

• The current threat level facing meeting venues
• How to increase your observational skills and identify concerning behavior
• How to mentally prepare, mitigate and respond to possible threats

1:40 — 1:50pm

Break/Stretch

1:50 — 2:40pm

Appointments (5 nine minute appointments with a minute to switch)

2:40 — 2:50pm

Break/Stretch/Snack

2:50 — 3:30pm

Presentation

Sponsored by Visit Scotland/Alba Business Events

3:30 — 3:40pm

Break/Stretch/Snack

3:40 — 4:30pm

Appointments (5 nine minute appointments with a minute to switch)

4:30 — 4:45pm

Closing Presentation

4:45 — 5:30pm

Open Networking on the Ballroom Floor

SPEAKER

Mark Herrera

Director of Education and Life-Safety, International Association of Venue Managers

Mark Herrera is the director of education and life-safety for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). As part of his duties, he teaches Situational Awareness-Mindset training, which includes how to mitigate risks and control extreme situations. In his role at IAVM, Herrera works in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security to identify capability gaps across soft target community, counter threats to the pattern of life, research technology to mitigate risk, and provide information to protect our Public Facility Assemblies and all critical infrastructures.

Herrera is a seasoned law enforcement officer and trainer, having spent 20 years with the Hobbs, N.M., Police Department in numerous roles, including Supervisor of the Crime Prevention Division and Tactical Sergeant for a Special Operations Unit known as S.W.A.T. Upon retiring from the police department, he implemented security policies, procedures and training programs for the oil and gas industry. He later worked as an instructor for the Department Homeland Security, training 3,000 armed pilots to defend against acts of terrorism involving criminal violence or air piracy.

SUPPLIERS

Network with Buyers

Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together Again

Participation includes:

One-on-one meetings with qualified planners
Networking
Timely, topical education sessions
Contact list of all planner attendees

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Destination experience breaks
Education sponsorships (15 minute presentation)
Registration sponsor
Lounge area where partners’ videos could be viewed
Happy hour/cooking demo sponsorshi
Gifting in coordination with the event, or after it, customized to your unique value proposition.

Please contact the appropriate sales associate based on the following territories:

AL, AR, GA, FL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, ND, OK, SD
Shalise DeMott
Vice President, Sales
561-251-9846 | sdemott@ntmllc.com

AK, AZ, CA, ID, MT, NM, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY
James Antaky
Business Development Director
310-214-7702 | jantaky@ntmllc.com

DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, SC, TN, PA, VA, WI, WV
Alison Best
Business Development Director
510-610-2944 | abest@ntmllc.com

Caribbean, Latin America, Spain, Portugal
Business Development Director
305-794-7675 | cdavila@ntmllc.com

CT, MA, ME, NY, RI, NH, VT, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East
Diane DiMaggio
Business Development Director
914-299-4394 | ddimaggio@ntmllc.com

CA, CO, HI, NV
Sharon Freeark
Business Development Director
626-578-0700 | sharon@success-reps.com

CONTACT

Buyers Contact:

Dana Kallman

Manager, Buyer Development

dkallman@ntmllc.com

Suppliers Contact:

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

sdemott@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Rita Bergman

Events Manager

rbergman@ntmllc.com

TESTIMONIALS

"Kudos to you and your team for a wonderful event! Thank you for continuing to keep our industry moving forward during these historic times."

- Wayne Palbaum, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore

"THANK YOU. Each time I have attended a Northstar event, I have learned something that I wasn’t expecting to. Thank you for continuing to provide such robust events that benefit the planners in ways we aren’t expecting! What a GREAT event!"

- Jennifer Johnson, Johnson Meetings

"This was my first Northstar Meeting (virtual or non-virtual) and I am absolutely impressed by the event and the quality of speakers. The meeting was so informative and insightful, I am so grateful that I could take part in it. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this and for letting me join!"

- Annika Clutch, Storck USA, L.P.

"Went by so quickly!! Love the format! Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this event :)"

- Inge Campbell, Maui Jim

"Congratulations Northstar! As always meetings with you are extraordinary! What a great group of women gathering to create opportunities, move the industry forward, learn and support each other!"

- Maria Abuabara Brulhart, ProColombia

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