Event Title
Keynote: Introduction to OCCC: What is Happening in the MICE Industry? The Importance of Working with Educational Institutions
Location
Classroom 111
Start Date
13-12-2017 11:45 AM
End Date
13-12-2017 12:15 PM
Dec 13th, 11:45 AM
Dec 13th, 12:15 PM
Keynote: Introduction to OCCC: What is Happening in the MICE Industry? The Importance of Working with Educational Institutions
Classroom 111
Biography
Kathleen "Kathie" Canning joined the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in 1985. Kathie provides invaluable assistance in the sales, service planning and development for the Center’s three expansion projects. In December 2002, Kathie was promoted to the position of Deputy General Manager. In this role, she assists in the operation and management of the Convention Center. In 2012, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs appointed Kathie to the executive director position. Canning will continue to direct and supervise all aspects of finance, marketing and operations of the facility. Kathie is an active member of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) and Meeting Planners International (MPI). During her career, Kathie has devoted her time to many not-for-profit organizations including The United Way Leadership Club, Orlando Chamber of Commerce and the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kathie graduated from York College in New York City with a bachelor’s degree in Education, and received her master’s degree from Adelphi University. In addition to her work at the OCCC, Kathie is an adjunct instructor at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen School of Hospitality Management in Orlando, Florida.