How to Optimize Your Conference Experience

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1 How to Optimize Your Conference Experience 12:00 12:30, SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2019 DRJ SPRING

2 Agenda Welcome DRJ staff DRJ Executive Council and Editorial Advisory Board Venue Session presentations ERMobile Smartphone App The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Exhibitors Networking opportunities We want your feedback DRJ SPRING

3 DRJ Staff Our 60 th Conference! Introductions: Conference Director Find: at General Session room, or other functions/session rooms Registration manager Find: at DRJ registration desk Bob DRJ President Find: at DRJ, or exhibitor registration desk Jon DRJ editor-in-chief Find: at DRJ booth in exhibit hall Patti Rose DRJ SPRING

4 DRJ Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) and Executive Council EAB: 16 business continuity vendors and practitioners; two-year terms Role: Provide strategic direction on focus, format, and content of DRJ magazine, web site, and conferences At the conference: the green badges Ask questions anytime! Executive Council: 14 senior executives in BC/DR industry Role: Help DRJ leadership define and execute their strategic vision At the conference: Purple ribbon Executive Council DRJ SPRING

5 Essential elements Wear your badge to all conference functions/sessions/events DRJ SPRING

6 Venue DRJ SPRING

7 Conference sessions Categories of sessions Sunday workshops: Today only, attend one of five (1:00 pm 3:30 pm) Sunday solutions track: Today only, attend one of eight (4:00 pm 5:00 pm) General sessions: Monday, Wednesday (3 sessions/morning, 8:15 am 11:45 am) Breakout sessions (35): Monday (1:15 pm 4:15 pm), Tuesday (8:15 am through 2:30 pm) Tuesday afternoon workshops (5): 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Post-conference training: Wednesday afternoon Saturday noon (separate fee) Other schedule notes: Monday and Tuesday breakfast/lunch are in the Exhibit Hall Afternoon refreshment breaks also in Exhibit Hall Attendee prize drawings on Wednesday, immediately following session GS-5 Must be present to win DRJ SPRING

8 Session presentations At the conference Download your session presentations at All session presentations remain available after the conference If you want a hard copy, download to your laptop or tablet If you need a hard copy, download and bring with you A limited number of laptops and printers are available, if needed DRJ SPRING

9 EventRebels ERMobile Smartphone App Use your Registration ID to set up the Spring 2019 App (located on your badge also on your registration confirmation that DRJ sent to you) Contains: The daily conference agenda Your itinerary List of attendees List of exhibitors & exhibit hall floor layout Use this app to submit session/conference feedback (Evaluation forms are also available in the conference book) NOTE: If you already have the EventRebels ERMobile Application on your mobile device from a previous conference, make sure to log out and log back in to get the updated conference material mentioned above. DRJ SPRING

10 BCI USA The Business Continuity Institute US The leading membership and certifying organization for Business Continuity (BC) professionals. Demonstrate your industry knowledge & skills The leading professional organization for business continuity practitioners Accredited and professional membership grades Professional membership and certification demonstrates to employers that you are a trained and accomplished business continuity professional Plug into industry insight and contribute to the evolution of the industry US Chapter connect with your peers in the USA Volunteer opportunities help us grow Input into and receive research papers Updates via Continuity Magazine, , and social media. Learn more at The BCI Tell Me More session ST-9, Sunday 4:00 5:00 DRJ SPRING

11 BCI USA The Business Continuity Institute US Top 10+ List for maximizing your conference experience: Plan your session attendance Take notes Take pictures Ask questions Network Connect with people on social media right after you meet them! Look for the Golden Nugget Visit the exhibition Share your conference experience on social media Get a taste of the BCI membership Leave space for some fun! DRJ SPRING

12 Exhibitors Example exhibitor products/services: Consulting Planning tools Weather Emergency management Mail Communication/notification tools Data protection/storage/backup Certification/education/training Recovery work sites Research Exercise development Situation/threat awareness Exhibitor-sponsored activities (during lunch, after daily sessions) View product demonstrations Gain additional awareness The Exhibit Hall Hours: Opens at 5:00 pm 7:00 pm on Sunday Opens 11:00 am 5:00 pm on Monday Opens 11:00 am - 3:00 pm on Tuesday Daily Prize Drawings Get Tickets from participating Exhibitors Monday 3:45 pm 4:15 pm Tuesday 2:30 pm 3:00 pm Check the DRJ Booth If your number was drawn pick up your Prize! DRJ SPRING

13 Networking Opportunities Workshops: Sunday (1:00 pm 3:00 pm), Tuesday (3:00 pm 5:30 pm) Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall: Sunday (5:00 pm 7:00 pm) Exhibit Hall Refreshment Breaks: Monday 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Tuesday 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Hours Monday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Product demos: Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm), Monday (11:45 am - 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm) Gold Sponsor Hospitality: Monday, 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Social networking Business cards/electronic capture of your conference badge Breakfast (6:45 am 8:00 am ) - Lunch (11:45 am 1:00 pm): May sit at tables by industry alignment (see next slide) DRJ SPRING

14 Networking industry tables at meals Banking/Financial Construction Communications Computer Services EAB (Editorial Advisory Board) Education Government Health Care Hospitality Insurance Management Consultants Manufacturing Public Utilities Retail/Wholesale Transportation DRJ SPRING

15 We Want Your Feedback! Social media #DRJFall Share your photos and feedback! Post and review comments about the conference, during the event Session feedback forms In conference book In ERMobile app Conference feedback forms In conference book Turn-in Tuesday afternoon at the DRJ Registration Desk Turn in paper form & receive a gift May also submit via ERMobile DRJ SPRING

16 Let s go optimize... We hope this session will help maximize the conference s value and benefit to you and your company Questions? Colleen Huber: Chuber@glhec.org Robbie Atabaigi: ratabaigi@kpmg.com Alice Kaltenmark: alice.d.kaltenmark@relx.com or Frank Lady: frank.lady@bankofamerica.com Lamar Poppell: lpoppell@jackhenry.com Patti Fitzgerald: patti@drj.com Please provide feedback for this session. Thanks for attending! DRJ SPRING