
Jeannie Power
CMP, DES
FL, USJeannie is a dynamic player in the event industry, with almost 20 years of experience. She started her first company, Event Elements, in upstate New York in 2004. Jeannie is a leading expert in the rapidly changing event technology field. With both event planning and technology expertise (and obsession with the newest tech gadgets!), Jeannie is able to speak to language of the event planner, and bridge the gap when it comes to event technology.
She earned her CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) from the Convention Industry Council in 2007. Jeannie enjoys the challenge of creating a customized and engaging attendee experience by thoughtfully integrating event technology. She has over 10 years of experience in online event registration management using a variety of software systems. Jeannie also has extensive experience integrating mobile apps and gamification into meetings and event design and has a Level 1 certification in Gamification Design. She is intrigued by the psychology behind integrating game thinking and mechanics into non-game contexts to solve problems and achieve goals. Jeannie is also a social media fangirl and is addicted to sharing information to improve the hospitality industry.
Jeannie is a Past President of Meeting Professionals International - Virginia Chapter and continues to play a key role in the organization. She is a speaker on event technology, speaking at events such as CMP Conclave, Smart Meetings, HSMAI MEET National, Reston Herndon Meeting Planners and the Virginia, Tennessee, and Philadelphia Chapters of Meeting Professionals International.
Jeannie is a dynamic player in the event industry, with almost 20 years of experience. She started her first company, Event Elements, in upstate New York in 2004. Jeannie is a leading expert in the rapidly changing event technology field. With both event planning and technology expertise (and obsession with the newest tech gadgets!), Jeannie is able to speak to language of the event planner, and bridge the gap when it comes to event technology.
She earned her CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) from the Convention Industry Council in 2007. Jeannie enjoys the challenge of creating a customized and engaging attendee experience by thoughtfully integrating event technology. She has over 10 years of experience in online event registration management using a variety of software systems. Jeannie also has extensive experience integrating mobile apps and gamification into meetings and event design and has a Level 1 certification in Gamification Design. She is intrigued by the psychology behind integrating game thinking and mechanics into non-game contexts to solve problems and achieve goals. Jeannie is also a social media fangirl and is addicted to sharing information to improve the hospitality industry.
Jeannie is a Past President of Meeting Professionals International - Virginia Chapter and continues to play a key role in the organization. She is a speaker on event technology, speaking at events such as CMP Conclave, Smart Meetings, HSMAI MEET National, Reston Herndon Meeting Planners and the Virginia, Tennessee, and Philadelphia Chapters of Meeting Professionals International.
The Attendee Perspective: Event Experience Mapping
As planners, we strive to create events that are attendee-centric experiences. However, it can be difficult for planners and organizations to fully understand what our attendees actually need. With each attendee desiring different outcomes for an event, how can we best plan, manage and evaluate the true experience of the attendee? In this discussion we will discuss Attendee Experience Mapping, what it...
Gamification of Stress - Playing to Win!
Have you ever written a task down on your To-Do list after you've completed it just for the gratifying feeling you get crossing it off seconds later? Or set your bedside clock 10 minutes ahead to trick yourself into being early? We all play these types of games with ourselves for different reasons. Now let's turn the tables on our stress by making conquering it fun! In this session we will examine ways to take something that is particularly stressful in our lives (weight loss, eating...
Cyber Security Basics for Meeting Planners
- Discover what makes up the digital space of your...
Effectively Utilizing Social Media for Events
Do you know the value of social media for your meetings and events? Do you know where to start? Let's talk about it! This session will demonstrate the value of using social media for meetings and events and how to communicate that to your team. Learn the basics to get started as well as a few advanced techniques that will help you see results and turn your attendees into event ambassadors.
Learner Objectives
- Understand the...

