SGMP 2011 National Education Conference - Society of Government Meeting Professionals

SGMP is a nonprofit professional organization of persons involved in planning government meetings, either on a full or part-time basis, and those individuals who supply services to government planners. Our objectives are to improve the quality and promote the cost effectiveness of government meetings by improving the knowledge and expertise of individuals in the planning and management of government meetings through education, training, and industry relationships. The Society of Government meeting professionals was established in October 1981 in Washington, DC. Organizers of government meetings saw a need for a forum in which to discuss mutual objectives and techniques for conducting business meetings of the government. They sought to create an opportunity to meet on common ground with the providers of meeting services and facilities to review the latest trends in planning and implementing these events. Feedback from the conference attendees was overwhelmingly positive about the new format, the new and improved educational workshops, more networking opportunities, and the delivery of the State of the Society Address. Plan now to join us in Kansas City, visit with fellow exhibiting supplier members, and take this opportunity to showcase your venues, products, and services to the meeting planners who will attend one of the most sought after trade shows ever.