inSITEs from Max Simpkins
Previewing the 2024 SITE Young Leaders Conference
Dallas Lyons (SITE’s Head of Membership & Chapters) recently connected with SITE Young Leader Max Simpkins. As SITE Young Leaders prepare for their annual upcoming Young Leaders Conference, this was the perfect time to discuss the role SITE plays in preparing emerging industry talent for a rewarding career.
SITE NITE North America early bird ends Friday
Get your SITE NITE North America tickets now to save! SITE is taking over Topgolf Las Vegas on October 7 for a night of can’t-miss networking before IMEX America begins.
Register now: SITE Young Leaders Conference
Kick off your time at IMEX America with the SITE Young Leaders Conference. This year’s theme is Dragon Year: Key Strategies for Growth and Career Advancement. The conference will focus on growth and development, exploring strategies for climbing the corporate ladder successfully and recognizing the right time to transition to new opportunities.
2025 Global Conference funding available now
Attend SITE Global Conference 2025 with the help of a David Riddell Scholarship. SITE Foundation will be presenting six scholarships this year to SITE members, chapter leaders, and SITE Young Leaders.
Global MICE Collaborative at IMEX America
SITE will be part of the Global MICE Collaborative, an introductory industry training taking place October 7 before IMEX America fully gets underway. The Global MICE Collaborative provides MICE professionals with a “best of” collaboration that includes access to a combined network of 126 chapters worldwide.
Next SITE webinar is Aug. 23 (FREE to register!)
Join Pádraic Gilligan and Sydney Nolan from SITE’s marketing & communications team, along with industry expert and SITE Foundation trustee Kim Napolitano (Hilton), for a lively discussion on recent findings from a new SITE study on corporate incentive planners, and the impact of their views on the wider industry supply chain.
Call for Board nominations
We’re seeking members in good standing interested in standing for election to the SITE International Board of Directors — with open North American, European, and Young Leaders seats. Review this year’s application for full criteria and submit your interest by next Friday, August 23, if you’re interested in running for an open seat.
Save the date: Aug. 28 members-only roundtable
Registration opens next week for this members-only discussion focused on shifting demographics in the workplace — with the roundtable kicking off at 11 AM ET on Wednesday, August 28.
More details coming soon: watch your inbox!

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