Keynote speakers and panelists
INTRODUCTORY: KEYNOTE
How to Go Beyond the Waves: Moving from Hedonic to Utilitarian Events. Abraham Pizam: Dean, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Florida, USA
KEYNOTE
Steven Wood Schmader, International Festival and Events Association
Research and Grants: Panel
Moderator: Sevil Sonmez
- Robertico Croes, University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management
- Leonardo (Don) Dioko, Institute for Tourism Studies (Macau) Management (USA)
- Rhodri Thomas, Leeds Beckett University, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure & Events
- Karin Weber, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, International Journal of Events and Festival Management
INDUSTRY: KEYNOTE
Introduction to OCCC, What Is Happening in the MICE Industry? The Importance of Working With Educational Institutions, Kathie Canning, Executive Director, Orange County Convention Center
Industry: Panel
Moderator: Robertico Croes
- Kathie Canning, Executive Director, Orlando County Convention Centre
- Suzanne Neve, CEO, Florida Festivals & Events Association
- Jason Siegel, CEO, Central Florida Sports Commission
- Kirk Wingerson, Marketing Division Manager, City of Orlando
CURRICULUM: KEYNOTE
Designing the Event Management Curriculum for the Future: Donald Getz – University of Calgary
CURRICULUM: PANEL
Moderator:Donald Getz
- Deborah Breiter Terry – University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management (USA)
- Ubaldino (Dino) Couto – Institute for Tourism Studies (Macau)
- Caroline Jackson – Bournemouth University (UK)
- Kelly Semrad – University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management (USA)
EDITORS: KEYNOTE
Taking Events and Festival Journals to SSCI status: Fevzi Okumus – Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (IJCHM)
Journal:Editors
Moderator:Mathilda van Niekerk
- Alan Fyall – University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management (USA): Journal of Destination Marketing and Management
- Judith Mair – University of Queensland University (Australia): International Journal of Event and Festival Management
- Fevzi Okumus – University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management (USA): International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
- Rhodri Thomas – Leeds Beckett University, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure & Events