Mark Williams (COO, Event Guru Software)
Norma Jean Charette (Director of Conference Services & Sales, Sodexo University Division)
Dave Mccandless (General Manager, Sodexo at Hobart & William Smith Colleges)
Location: 224E
Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass
Track : TSE-MeetingsNet, TSE-Event Planning
Associations & Accreditations: AEP- & CSEP-approved
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
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Did you know there are hidden gems of the meeting world hiding in plain sight? Often overlooked, Universities and Colleges offer a great option for meeting planners to host any sized event. With over 5,300 schools spread across the United States, you will not have any problem locating a school that is in a convenient location. Whether a group wants a city vibe or is more interested in going for a more Zen-like setting, universities and colleges offer the best of everything in a one-stop shop package. In fact, many schools offer a dedicated conference department where knowledgeable meeting coordinators can organize everything including finding the best meeting spaces, reserving the perfect accommodations, and building out a customized menu all at a rate other hotels and typical conference centers can't beat. We will look at what makes campuses so appealing using some real-world examples of schools that are actively hosting groups today.