FAQs

Who should attend the 2008 MEC?
How can I present at the 2008 MEC?
What types of sessions can I expect at the 2008 MEC?
How do I get information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities?
Who can exhibit at the 2008 MEC?
Are there Exhibit Hall-only passes available?
What is the payment policy?
May more than one person from the same company attend the 2008 MEC?
May I register at the conference?
Are attendee substitutions permitted?
What is the cancellation policy?
What is the attire for the conference?

Who should attend the 2008 MEC?
Meeting and Event Planners, Meeting Industry Suppliers, and anyone interested in learning more about the meeting industry.

How can I present at the 2008 MEC?
Thank you for your interest in presenting. The call for proposals for the 2008 Meetings Exploration Conference is now closed. If you are interested in submitting a proposal for the 2009 Meetings Exploration Conference, please check back in August 2008.

What types of sessions can I expect at the 2008 MEC?
Our educational sessions focus on six main topics: Professional Development, Leadership Development, Marketing & Communications, Meeting Management, Technology, and Independent Business Entrepreneurs. Be sure to visit the agenda for more detailed information.

How do I get information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities?
Review the Exhibitor/Sponsor Prospectus for more information. For additional questions, contact Lindsay Donaldson, Exhibit Hall Manager, at 404-760-8142, or email her at ldonaldson@meetingexpectations.com.

Who can exhibit at the 2008 MEC?
In order to exhibit in the 2008 MEC Exhibit Hall, you must complete an official application and contract. To reserve your space, you can either complete the on-line contract or print the Exhibitor Prospectus, complete the exhibit booth contract and mail or fax it in today.

Are there Exhibit Hall-only passes available?
Yes. There is a one-day Exhibit Hall-only pass free of charge, for qualified planners only. Please note that non-exhibiting suppliers will NOT have access to the MEC Exhibit Hall.

What is the payment policy?
There are several acceptable methods of payment: check or money order, Visa, Master Card and American Express. Payment must accompany your registration form, as registrations without payment will not be processed. A purchase order is not considered a form of payment.

May more than one person from the same company attend the 2008 MEC?
Yes. Each person must submit a registration form with payment in full.

May I register at the conference?
Yes. The on-site registration fee for MPI Members is $150 and $170 for Non-MPI Members. In order to receive a lower fee we recommend you register before March 1 2008.

Are attendee substitutions permitted?
Yes. If you have registered but are unable to attend the conference, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change to Conference Management at info@gampi.org, or by fax to 404-240-0998.

What is the cancellation policy?
A refund of $50 will be granted if cancellation is received in writing to Conference Management on or before April 8, 2008. After April 8, 2008, there will be no refunds. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the conference.

What is the attire for the conference?
Business casual is the recommended attire for the conference. Meeting room temperatures are cool and the climate varies. We suggest that you wear layered clothing for comfort.

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