AICI Annual Conference — May 20–23, 2010 — Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Welcome

AICI’s membership has grown tremendously in the past 20 years. Our membership in the US and outside the US are almost neck and neck now! We are as international as we are American and as non-English speaking as we are English-speaking. This is exciting news for our upcoming conference as it is AICI’s 20^th annual conference. Appropriately, we have chosen a global theme to celebrate our global status. We are excited to be going to Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 20-23, 2010.

AICI strives to support, encourage, and educate our members in all aspects of image management. Through our international network, conference participants are able to share ideas and skills, and learn from each other. Please take this invaluable opportunity to become internationally informed. Come meet members from other cultures and learn how image consultants manage their businesses in other countries. It will be a delightful exploration for us all.

The 2010 conference schedule has changed. This will also be the last time that AICI will offer the First Level Certification exam in 2010, so if you are working towards becoming certified with AICI, this will be your opportunity to get started. Plan to join us for the Opening Luncheon on Thursday, May 20th, where you will learn what AICI has planned for 2010 and meet Liz Lynch, founder of the Center for Networking Excellence, and a top networking strategist and speaker. Liz will share how to get 24/7 networking results WITHOUT the 24/7 effort.

Be sure to explore the new conference website for information about workshops and concurrent sessions. We are introducing two tracks of sessions: beginners and intermediate/advanced. If you have just started your career as an image consultant or you have not yet taken AICI’s FLC exam, you will find two options in Track 1 in every time slot. These sessions include technical image information that will help you prepare for and pass your exam and practical tools to run your business. Track 2 will cater to those members who are more seasoned such as our CIPs and CIMs.  These sessions will be on business building at a higher level and ideas to expand your business.

Save $140 when you register online for full conference before April 2, 2010.  Click on the Registration tab for additional details. 2010 is an exciting year for AICI. I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver. Be sure to throw yourself in with all your energy; meet at least 10 new friends; benefit from all the education, networking, resources and events.

Lynne Marks, AICI CIM President	Helena Chenn AICI CIP VP Conference	Sonya Barnes AICI CIP VP Education

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE

Thursday, May 20, 2010
12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this Opening Luncheon. AICI will hold its annual membership meeting - come find out what’s happening in the organization and meet your international board members.

We’re excited to have Liz Lynch kick off our conference and talk about Smart Networking: How to Attract a Following In Person and Online

If your networking has you spinning your wheels without moving your business forward, it might be time for a tune-up. You already know networking is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to get more clients and grow your business, but it can also be frustrating and time-consuming if you don’t know how to put the pieces together correctly. In this session, you’ll learn:

  • the critical mistakes that can leave you drained emotionally, physically and financially

  • how one simple change in your networking style can skyrocket your revenues

  • the missing piece that connects what you want to achieve in your business to the people who can help you get it

  • how you can build your own Smart Networking road map to fast-track your results and streamline your efforts

As founder of the Center for Networking Excellence and a top networking strategist, coach, and speaker, Liz Lynch has taught tens of thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide. She’s the author of Smart Networking: Attract a Following In Person and Online and has appeared in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and on CNN, ABC News, Fox Business News, CNBC.com, Forbes.com and Businessweek.com. Learn more at www.SmartNetworking.com.

EXHIBITOR RECEPTION

Thursday, May 20      
6:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

AICI exhibitors and sponsors welcome everyone to the Exhibitor Reception Thursday evening, where you can preview the vast array of vendors for 2010. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash.

RECEPTION & GLOBAL AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday, May 22
6:00 p.m

Put on your fanciest party clothes and your dancing shoes and get ready to dazzle your colleagues as we celebrate AICI’s 20^th Anniversary as the world-renowned “go-to” image association!

After a delicious dinner, you’ll applaud like mad as AICI stars are recognized for their contributions to AICI and to the field of image consulting (because we all know image is more than just looking good). Prepare to be amazed at the talent in the room, not only from “the usual suspects,” but also from some surprise sources. Not only will we sing the praises of our award recipients, we’ll sing “Happy Birthday, AICI!” — and who knows what we’ll sing next. (Better start practicing, just in case!

Escorts & Guests are welcome to attend. Please see the Conference Registration Form for details.

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