This document summarizes the services provided by ConferenceDirect, a company that specializes in outsourced meeting solutions. It describes ConferenceDirect's site selection, contract negotiation, conference management, housing management, and registration services. It also outlines the benefits of working with ConferenceDirect, including their vast industry experience, pre-negotiated contracts, cost savings, and positive customer testimonials that praise their ability to save both time and money.

1. Why
ConferenceDirect
MSN, Ed.D, FACHE
The difference
Presented by
•Bob Dees Vice President/Team Director

2. About Bob Dees
Bob Dees, Vice President/Team Director
 30 Year Senior Hotel Sales and Marketing Executive
 Extensive Knowledge of global destination and hotel venues
 Provides in-depth experience in contract negotiations
 Frontline awareness of industry trends, news and products
 Very dedicated and committed to save time and money for
our customers
“ConferenceDirect has built its Brand as the Leader in outsourced meeting
solutions through the value we provide to our customers and the relationships
we maintain with our Partners. We do this through our Associates whom are
proven leaders in the Hospitality Industry.”

3. Services Provided

4. Site Selection &
Contract Negotiation
Because we book thousands of events worldwide each year, we’ve built solid
international industry relationships. These associations are most beneficial
when it comes time to negotiate. And because hotels compensate us directly,
there is no cost to you for these services.
 Single Point of Contact
 Site Inspection Assistance
 Comprehensive Analysis
 Savvy Negotiators
 Worldwide Representation
 Extensive Product Knowledge

5. Conference Management
Conference management is about effective planning, and analyzing the
meeting environment in order to make sure it is appropriate for your event.
At ConferenceDirect, our approach to conference management is simple…
we strive to exceed our customer's goals.
 Audiovisual Coordination & Price Negotiation
 Coordinating Destination Management Details
 Food & Beverage Coordination & Price Negotiation
 On-site Logistics
 Arranging Speakers
 Exhibit Management

6. Housing Management
Our team is here to help you meet your mark at each hotel with effective
room block management. We will develop a strategy to fit your individual
needs. Real-time, accurate reporting puts you at ease that there will be no
surprises. Let us help you reduce slippage and avoid attrition by
connecting Housing with Registration.
 Dedicated Managers
 Electronic Transfers
 Onsite Audits
 Accurate Reporting
 Registration Linked with Housing

7. Registration Services
Create a first-class impression with your attendees through a quality
registration experience. ConferenceDirect knows the right technology to
make your meeting’s attendee management simple and flexible. From
standard registrations to 100% customized attendee management software,
we’re here for you.
 Knowledgeable Staff
 Attendee Communication
 Online Financial Processing
 Customized Software

8. ConferenceDirect Difference
1. Pre-negotiated Standardized Contracts
2. Cost Savings Reports
3. Extensive Buying Intelligence
4. Broad Range of Hotel Brands
5. Comprehensive Site Selection Analysis
6. Customer History Form

9. Vast Industry Experience
Your conference or meeting is way too important to leave anything to chance.
When you work with ConferenceDirect, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes
with partnering with highly seasoned professionals.
 Experienced Management Team
 Brian D. Stevens, President & CEO
 Brian Richey, Executive Vice President
 Jerry Horan, COO
 Dave Scypinski. Senior Vice President
 Bob Dees, CHSP, Vice President/Team Director
 Jason Bond, CMP, VP Conference Management
 Adam M. Briggs, Vice President Housing & Registration
 Jim VanDevender, Vice President Training & Development/Team Leader
 Influential Advisory Board
 315+ Professional Associates
 Average 10 Years Industry Experience
 On-going Training & Industry Education
 Well Connected Within the Industry

10. Strength in Numbers
Meeting News identified ConferenceDirect as one of the Top 10 Most
Influential Companies in the industry. We’re constantly thinking of ways to
leverage our buying power, experience and industry knowledge to deliver
even more value to our customers.
8,100 Meetings 2,850,000 Room
Booked in 2011 Nights Booked 2011

11. Room Nights Booked
by Hotel Brand
Room Nights Booked by Hotel Brand - 2011

12. Corporate & Association
Meetings Booked

13. ConferenceDirect
Customers
ConferenceDirect’s customers represent every industry and include both
corporations and associations from around the globe. We work with groups of
all sizes, helping them to arrange and manage events for 25 to 10,000, on a local,
state, regional, national or international level.

14. ConferenceDirect
Customer Testimonials
“We are dedicated to saving our customers
time and money by providing the most
technologically advanced and professional
meeting planning services in the industry.
Our goal is to exceed your expectations at
every point of contact. We want to be your
partner in success.”
Brian D. Stevens

15. My Customers Say it Best…
In Their Own Words
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“Although I have many years of meeting planning experience and could
negotiate the contracts, IBWA unfortunately doesn’t have the kind of
economic buying power that seems so critical these days when it comes to
getting the best deals. Conference Direct does, as they book over 5,000
meetings a year. Bob has gotten some fabulous rates and concessions for
us in Washington, DC, San Diego, Scottsdale, and now Miami – all tough
markets. And he has saved me a tremendous amount of time. Money
and time are two of the most valuable resources we’ve got – and he is
saving both for me. Gotta love it.
International Bottled Water Association

16. Meeting Planning
Made Simple
Thank You!
Bob Dees Vice President/Team Director
Bob.dees@conferencedirect.com
407-522-2932
We Promise to Save You Time & Money
www.conferencedirect.com