VII Międzynarodowa Studencka Konferencja Naukowa

8:30-9:30

“IMEX University Challenge“ (3 presentations) – invitations only

9:00

Registration and networking time

9:30

Photo

9:45

Opening:

Prof. Krzysztof Rybiński – Rector Vistula University

Katarzyna Sobierajska – Undersecretary of State Ministry of Sport and Tourism

Dr Bartomiej Walas – Vice-President Polish Tourist Organisation

Krzysztof Celuch – Organizer FLF Warsaw

10:00-10:30

Presentation:

 “Future jobs in Poland” (presentation in Polish)

Prof. Krzysztof Rybiński, Rector Vistula University

Jobs, jobs, jobs!  This is the major concern of almost any student when they leave university.  In today’s very difficult economic climate, jobs are at a premium.  Does the meetings industry offer you any better chances?  Is the meetings industry a career that you will be proud to work in?  Prof Rybiński is highly qualified to give you all the information you need to enable you to make up your minds.

10:30-11:00

Presentation:

“A Career in the meetings industry”

Patrick Delaney, Managing Director, Ovation DMC

What is the meetings industry?  How is this buoyant, valuable and expanding industry viewed by its employers and employees around the world especially in these troubled economic and political times?  Is this an industry that you, as Generation Y, want to enter and enjoy as an exciting and worthwhile career? Patrick is one of the most respected and informed leaders in the meetings industry and is passionate about safeguarding the future of    the industry by attracting the best and the brightest young people.

11:00-11:30

Networking break

11:30-12:00

Presentation:

“Working for a conference venue”

Samme Allen, Head of Sales & Marketing, The Barbican

Conference Centres always have one of the highest profiles in a city.  They are constantly in the public and political spotlight because they host highly influential people from their own country and internationally.  This is why they must operate to the highest of standards.  They demand the best from their employees across a whole range of disciplines.  This is why working in a Centre is always fascinating, fun but very demanding.  Samme will reveal all and let you decide if this is the job for you ?

12:00-12:30

Presentation:

“Hotel – a place for you” (presentation in Polish)

Wojciech Liszka, Director of Sales and Marketing, Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow

Working in an hotel can be fast paced, demanding but very rewarding.  You meet famous people, you experience the glamour and you can be the envy of your friends.  But behind every successful hotel is hard work, enormous commitment and dedication but above all, true professionalism.  Wojciech has great experience of working in hotels.  He works in a very successful hotel and is a true professional.  He will open up the world of hotels for you !

12:30-14:00

Roundtable Discussion

Tom Hulton, Director of International Relations, IMEX Group

Future leaders will be given the chance to talk to the professionals about all aspects of the meetings industry.  You will be asked to choose the topics  before the conference.  This is your chance to find out more about your future careers.

14:00-15:00

Lunch

15:00-15:30

Presentation:

“Presentation Skills”

Alan Stevens,  Conference Host, Speaker, PR Expert

How you will benefit:

• Being confident to deliver any type of speech
• Knowing how to create and deliver a core message
• Knowing how to handle any type of question

15:30-15:45

Presentation:

“IMEX University Challenge” – Winner FLF Warsaw

15:45-16:15

Presentation:

“Convention Bureaus – what we are responsible for” (presentation in Polish)

Krzysztof Celuch, Manager, Poland Convention Bureau of Poland

If there one characteristic that is essential for any job, it is PASSION! Krzysztof has this in abundance and has already proved that with this, with commitment, and vision, the world can be at your feet!  He is already very successful having been a Future leader himself only a few years ago.  Krzysztof will inspire you and motivate you to take up this wonderful opportunity that calls itself the meetings industry.  The rest is up to you!

16:15-16:30

Summary and hand out of Certificates of Participation