The January 2013 Special Event Meetings & Luxury Weddings Market Business to Business Networking Calendar| A Few Highlights: ISES Las Vegas Entertainment Showcase
Wedding Faire and Symposium in Santa Clara www.WEDDING-FAIRE.com
Date: January 5 & 6, 2013 | Santa Clara Convention Center
Program: Wedding Faire and Symposium
Open to the Public | Fee to attend |REGISTER
Modern Luxury Weddings Bridal Event www.modernluxuryweddings.com
Date: January 6, 2013 | 11:00 AM-4:00 PM | The Ritz Carlton, 600 Stockton Street at California Street, San Francisco
Program: This is your once-a-year opportunity to get a glimpse into the world of the top wedding designers as they showcase their vision, style and talent for your celebration.
Fee to attend | REGISTER
Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter www.MPINCC.org
Date: January 8, 2013 | 8:00-11:30 AM | San Jose Civic 135 West San Carlos St., San Jose, California 95110
Program: Join us for breakfast, workshops and a keynote presentation: Communication in the Workplace: You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression! by Maria Murnane.
Membership encouraged | REGISTER
National Association of Catering Executives San Diego www.SDNACE.org
Date: January 8, 2013 | 5:30- 8:00 PM | San Diego, CA 92101
Program: NACE
Membership Requested | Fee to attend | REGISTER
Association of Bridal Consultants Orange County www.abcoc.net
Date: January 8, 2012 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Hilton Costa Mesa, CA
Program: Join us for dinner and a speaker presentation by Cindy Novotny, a world renown speaker who will share with you the best ways to get on the right track for 2013 to make more money in the wedding and event industry.
Membership Encouraged | Fee to attend | REGISTER
International Special Event Society Arizona: Event Industry Alliance Annual Event www.ISESARIZONA.com
Date: January 8, 2013 | TBA | Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Program: Come join us for a gathering of the heart, mind and soul of the Events Industry in Arizona.
Membership Requested | Fee to attend
Meeting Professionals International Orange County- January Meeting www.MPIOC.com
Date: January 9, 2013 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Program: Speaker- Cindy D’Aoust, MPI’s COO and interim CEO
Membership Encouraged | Fee to attend | REGISTER
WIPA USA- January Meeting www.wipausa.org
Date: January 10, 2013 | 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens Charleston, SC
Program: Speaker- Calder Clark Designs
Las Vegas National Association of Catering Executives www.LASVEGASNACE.net
Date: January 11, 2013 | Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 11111 West Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Program: First meeting of the New Year at Bear’s Best Las Vegas
Membership Requested | Fee to attend
Academic Event Professionals www.aep-edu.com
Date: January 13-15, 2013 | Chicago Marriott, Chicago, IL
Program: 7th Annual AEP Conference | Program
ISES Taxes and Happy Hour www.isesvsb.com
Date: January 15, 2013 | 6:00-7:30pm | Arch Rock Fish 608 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara
Program: Join ISES VSB for Happy Hour and a lively and informative presentation by Shannon Miller, tax specialist who will get you ready and ahead of the game for the April 15th deadline.
Membership encouraged | Fee to Attend | REGISTER
Kaplan Mobray – Collaborative Event with MPI www.isessd.org
Date: January 15, 2013 | 7:30-9:30 AM | Marriott Mission Valley 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego CA 92108
Program: With the increasing need for effective leadership, Kaplan Mobray will facilitate an innovative session that takes an unconventional spin on leadership by challenging audience participants to understand their unique leadership qualities in the absence of a role or title.
Membership encouraged | Fee to attend | REGISTER
The Special Event Conference and Tradeshow Event www.THESPECIALEVENTSHOW.com
Date: January 15, 2013 |McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Program: Showcase Events, Exhibit Hall, Educational Conference
Conference | Open to Public | REGISTER
NACE Las Vegas January Meeting www.lvnace.net
Date: January 16, 2013 | 6:00-8:30 PM | Mandarin Oriental 3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89158
Program: First meeting of the year, come see what’s hot for 2013!
Membership encourage | Fee to attend | REGISTER
Something Blue LA http://www.facebook.com/whatsyoursomethingblue
Date: January 19, 2013 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Peterson Automotive Museum | Los Angeles
Program: Variety of fun, yet classy, unconventional wedding options
RSVP by Jan 16
ISES San Diego – Speed Networking www.isessandiego.org
Date: January 19, 2013 | 4:00-7:00 PM | Fox Sports Grill | 1 Park Boulevard #101, San Diego, CA 92101
Program: Speed Networking!!
Wish Upon a Wedding Launch Party- Denver Chapter www.wishuponawedding.org
Date: January 20, 2013 | 4:00-9:00PM | Fox Art School 765 Santa Fe Dr Denver, CO 80204
Program: Enjoy a night in the Santa Fe art district with some of Denver’s premier wedding vendors. Grab a drink and a bite while experiencing a rock ‘n roll wedding evening, and help raise money and awareness about the Denver chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding.
Free event | Register
International Special Event Society Las Vegas www.ISESLV.com
Date: January 22, 2013| MGM Resort Events, 5620 Cameron St – Suite A Las Vegas, NV
Program: Come see what makes Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world!
Meet some of the world’s best entertainment vendors and learn about their fantastic offerings & services.
Enjoy a cocktails & hors d’oeuvres and earn about the latest trends, cutting edge tech innovations and how
to successfully book entertainment.
Membership Requested | Fee to attend |REGISTER
International Special Event Society Northern California Chapter www.ises-ncc.org
Date: January 22, 2013 | San Francisco Zoo 1 Zoo Road San Francisco, CA 94132
Program: International Events
Economic Tourism and Meetings www.mpiscc.org
Date: January 25, 2013 | 11:00 Am-2:00 PM | Omni Los Angeles Hotel, 251 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
Program: Please join us for this meeting where speaker Senator Roderick D. Wright will teach the importance of travel & tourism, how local companies work together for the greater good of the economy and finding where you fit in the equation.
Membership encouraged | Fee to attend | REGISTER
2nd Annual I do!- An Event for the Stylish Bride
Date: January 27, 2013 | 11:00 AM-3:00PM | Langham Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, CA
The Flame International www.theflameinternational.com
Date: January 28, 2013 | 3:00-7:00 PM | 11330 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90025
Program: The Flame International brings new life into Santa Monica fine dining. With indoor and outdoor patio dining areas, patrons will enjoy the scenery while dining on the exquisite combination of international cuisine with Mediterranean influence
RSVP
Festival of Brides www.FESTIVALOFBRIDES.com
Date: January 29, 2013 | 11:00 – 4:00 PM | Riviera Country Club | Pacific Palisades
Program: Premier Wedding Specialists & Services
Expo|Open to Public| REGISTER
European Meetings and Events Conference www.mpiweb.org
Date: January 29 – 31, 2013 |Budapest Hungary
Program: Educational Conference
Conference| Members Only
Law School for Wedding Professionals www.lawschoolforweddingpros.com/
Date: January 30, 2013 | Denver, CO
Program: Law School for Wedding Professionals is a full day of education designed to help you understand and implement policies, practices and protections for your business.
Workshop | Fee to attend | REGISTER
Coordinator Confab – Interactive Seminar www.coordinatorconfab.com
Date: January 30-31, 2013 | SLS Hotel | Beverly Hills
Program: Coordinator Confab is an interactive 2-day seminar designed to educate aspiring and Novice Wedding Planners, Coordinators, and Designers.
Workshop | Fee to attend | REGISTER
International Special Event Society Arizona www.ISESARIZONA.com
Date: January 31, 2013 | TBA | Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Program: The Special Event 2013 (TSE) ushers in a new era in which event professionals are adopting new ways of doing business and using technology as a valuable all.
Membership Requested | Fee to attend
Awaiting Details…
Wedding Dreams Bridal Faire – Grand Tradition www.grandtradition.com
Date: January , 2013 | Grand Tradition Estate
Program: Bridal Faire
Please RSVP to gena@grandtradition.com | Free Admission
Meeting Professionals International San Francisco Chapter www.MPINCC.org
Date: January , 2013 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM | The Fairmont San Jose
Sponsored Program: By San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
Membership Requested | Fee to attend |REGISTER
ISES San Diego
Date: January , 2013 | 6:00-8:00 PM | TBA
Program: The goal of this seminar is to empower attendees to shape an environment for success. Attendees will leave the seminar with a self-care plan that speaks to both their professional and personal lives.
The Wedding Event – www.THESPECIALEVENTSHOW.com
Date: January , 2013 |
Program: The Wedding Luncheon has evolved into an evening event –
Conference | Open to Public| REGISTER
MPI – Southern California Chapter
Date: January, 2013 | | TBA | LA, CA 90067
Program:
California Wedding Wave Bridal Open House www.californiaweddingwave.com
Date: January , 2013 | TBD
Program: Bridal Open House
Registration Open
Aroos Modern Events Magazine Wedding Show www.aroosmagazine.com
Date: January , 2013 | 1:00 – 7:00 PM | Irvine, CA
Program: Premier Wedding Specialists and Services
Open to the Public | Free to attend
Unveiled Bridal Show www.unveiledbridal.com
Date: January , 2013 | Dallas
Program: Bridal fashion show and latest trends
Open to the Public | Fee to attend
ABC – OC – January Meeting www.sandiegoabc.com
Date: January , 2013 | TBA| San Diego, CA 92109
Program: Second Annual Excellence Awards Ceremony
Meeting Professional International Southern California www.MPISCC.org
Date: January , 2013 | TBD |
Program: Leadership
Membership Requested | Fee to attend | REGISTER
International Special Event Society – Ventura & Santa Barbara www.ISES-VSB.com
Date: January , 2013 | TBA
Program:
Membership Requested | Fee to attend
