Member Mentions
inSITEs from Jacob Smith
An agency POV from “Down Under”
Results from recent SITE member surveys show that the primary reason industry professionals join SITE is to “connect with a global incentive travel community.”
Showcasing just how far SITE’s own global incentive travel community extends, we’re venturing all the way from our Chicago HQ to “Down Under,” to hear from Jacob Smith, SITE Australia & New Zealand’s VP of Finance.
2025 hosted buyer application open now
Applications are open now to join us as a hosted buyer at a 2025 SITE event. Please note that you will need to re-complete the 2025 application even if you’ve been a hosted buyer with SITE before. We’ll be reviewing hosted buyer applications for Global Conference starting in late September so please share your information soon if you’re interested in joining us!
Call for Global Conference 2025 proposals
We’re accepting proposals for 2025 Global Conference sessions through September 20, 2024. Review our submission portal to discover which topics we’re looking for speakers on, and the revamped session formats debuting at next year’s event. Please note that you’ll need to create a log-in unique to the submission portal before submitting any 2025 abstracts (your normal SITE log-in or past Cvent credentials will not work for this portal).
SITE HQ is hiring
We’re looking for a Membership & Volunteer Specialist and Education Specialist to join the SITE team, in two new full-time roles. Please review our posted job descriptions and share with anyone in your network who might be a good fit for either role.
SITE Classic silent auction open now
Browse and bid on over 70 packages in this year’s SITE Classic silent auction. Bidding is open to anyone so share the links far and wide as you plan your dream getaways with family and friends!
SITE NITE North America tickets are flying fast
Fore! Tickets are flying across the green, as we get ready to connect with our community at Topgolf Las Vegas for SITE NITE America before IMEX begins. Purchase yours now if you plan to join us on October 7!
Under-35s invited to SITE Young Leaders event
Emerging incentive professionals are welcome to register for the 2024 SITE Young Leaders Conference, taking place October 6 at the Golden Nugget. This one-day event, organized by and for Young Leaders, is an excellent way to make the most of your IMEXperience if you’re newer to the industry or looking to upskill and grow your career.
2025 Global Conference funding closes Sept. 10
SITE Foundation is awarding up to six David Riddell scholarships to help cover the costs of attending Global Conference 2025 for SITE members, SITE chapter leaders, and SITE Young Leaders. Applications close September 10, so start finalizing your submission now if you’re looking for financial assistance.
August webinar replay
SITE members can access all past webinars — including last Friday’s research-focused discussion — via our LearnHub library. Tune in for fresh insights that can supercharge your work as an incentive professional.
Global MICE Collaborative at IMEX America
SITE is partnering with Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) to launch a new introductory course this year designed to give a pan-industry taster of the many different ways to work in MICE. Registration is open now for the next in-person training, offered during IMX America.
Register now (or share with newer professionals in your network)
Next SITE webinar is Sept. 6
Join our panel for an insightful discussion on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
SITE Foundation academic scholarship recipient announced
Congratulations to the 2024 recipient of SITE Foundation’s academic scholarship, Annette M. Ott-Barnett!
Register for SITE’s next virtual open house
Learn how to get the most from your membership at our September open house, taking place on Sept. 19.
