Past Presentations

Past Presentations

Presentations from the 2022 UMCVB Fall Conference

Please see below for a list of sessions from this year’s conference in Champaign.  Following each session will be a link to slides if it was provided.  Please note: we are still getting access to presentations and they will be added as they become available.  If “No Slides” is listed that means it was a discussion session and did not have slides during that session so there will be none added.

Opening Keynote

3 + 4 + 5 = Sustained Success for DMOs by Leonard Hoops, Visit Indy

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Mini Keynotes

The New Imperative of Destination Leadership by Bill Geist, DMOproz

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Rethinking ROI for the Modern DMO by Matt Clement, Madden Media

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Luncheon Keynote

The Fundamentals of Diveristy, Equity & Inclusion by Greg DeShields, Tourism Diversity Matters

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Wednesday Morning Keynote

Accessible Tourism by Alison Brooks, Visit Mesa; Jeff Robinson, Visit Indy; Matt Buchi, University of Illinois

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Closing Keynote

Three Transformational Opportunities for Destination Leadership Organizations by Berkeley Young, Young Strategies Inc

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Breakout Sessions

CEO Roundtable on New Revenue Streams by Bill Geist, DMOproz

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Talent Attraction by Tim Carty, RoleCall

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Group Travel – Where it was. Where it is. Where are you? by Paul Larsen, Ed-Ventures Inc; Rose Jordan, Peoria Charter; Rebecca Peters, Okoboji Tourism

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Growing Esports in Your Community by AJ Taylor, Illini Esports & Esports Consultant

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Workforce Development Roundtable by Tim Carty, RoleCall

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Why You Should Care about Public Relations Measurement by Caitlyn Blizzard, Destinations International & Claire Koenig, Visit Milwaukee

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Digital Content Strategies that Uplift Communities by Kyle Huff, Tempest

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Strategic Planning for Sports Organizations by Jon Schmieder, Huddle Up Group

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Sales Roundtable by Caitlyn Floyd, Visit Champaign County

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Field of Dreams Case Study by Keith Rahe, Travel Dubuque

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Destination Reputation Management by Randy McDaniels, McDaniels Marketing

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Language of Diveristy by Greg DeShields, Tourism Diveristy Matters

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Special Events Roundtable by Keith Rahe, Travel Dubuque

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The Business of Photography by Brad Mellema, Visit Grand Island

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Remaining Top of Mind During Times of Change by Jim Rudy, JRudny

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Maintaining Engagement with Boards by Berkeley Young, Young Strategies Inc

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2023 Welcome Presentation

Save the Date: September 11-13, 2023 in Brookings, SD

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