Unlocking the Power of Professional Designations

-GBTA New Jersey (In partnership with GBTA, MPI, GBTA Meetings and Events, MPI-New Jersey Chapter)
-Speakers: Tim Luepke, CMM, CMP, CTS, DES @ MPI; Jill Koronkiewicz @ GBTA; Brenda Davis @ International SOS
-2x Panels: 1) Meetings and Events – Tammy Hsu, CMP, SEPC; Jordan Lacey, CMP; Trish Raffety, CMP, HMCC; Kaaren Hamilton, CMM, HMCC 2) Travel – Kathy Kaden, CCTE, GLP, CMM; Joanne McNellis-Coelho GTP, GLP; Doug Payne CCTE, GTP, GLP
-Location: 11AM-2PM Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

-Event Name: Unlocking the Power of Professional Designations

🗓️Thursday, October 23rd
⏰11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Liberty House
76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Limited Space!
Register Here

Your name is your brand—and the letters that follow it can be a powerful key to career
growth, credibility, and new opportunities. In partnership with: The MPI New Jersey
Chapter, MPI Academy, GBTA Foundation and GBTA Meetings and Events Committee.

✨The Value of Your Letters After Your Name: A Designation Edition
Whether you’ve earned a CMP, CCTE, GTP, GLP, CMM or are considering pursuing a
certification, this session will explore how designations can set you apart, elevate your
expertise, and strengthen your professional brand in the meetings, events, and travel
industries.

🔑What You’ll Gain:
Insights from industry leaders on the true ROI of certifications
Guidance on choosing the right designation for your career path
Tips to leverage your credentials for advancement and recognition
Networking with peers who’ve taken the designation journey
Enjoy an engaging discussion, make valuable connections, and leave inspired to invest
in your future.

💡Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the right designation can open doors for
your career!

Hotel Information:

Hyatt Regency Jersey City Hotel

2 Exchange Place

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Room Type: Standard King/Queen

Courtesy Rate – $399 (per night)

For booking, contact John Bruton.

E: John.Bruton@hyatt.com

Run of Show

11:00AM Check-in, Lunch & Networking

11:30AM Opening Remarks

11:40AM M&E Designations

Presented by MPI Academy

12:00PM M&E Panel (CMP, CMM & more!)

12:35PM Break

Talk with ME

Presented by GBTA Meetings and Events Committee

12:50PM Travel Designations

Presented by GBTA Foundation

1:10PM Travel Panel (GLP, GTP & more!)

1:45PM Presentation

Presented by Hyatt Regency Jersey City

1:55PM Closing Remarks

2:00PM Event Concludes