Glitz and Glamour Planned for 2013 Hall of Leaders Gala

On Sunday, October 13, 2013, the Convention Industry Council (CIC), MGM Resorts’ Mandalay Bay, the IMEX Group, Freeman and other event partners will roll out the red carpet for the now annual Hall of Leaders Gala, as the meetings industry power players arrive in town for the first-ever CIC kick-off event to IMEX America in Las Vegas.

This isn’t a typical industry dinner or awards show. The MGM Resorts Events team is producing a show filled with jaw-dropping sets, elaborate transitions, show stopping performances and a few surprises along the way. The first-ever custom production show to pay tribute to the CIC Hall of Leaders will feature a live orchestra and a full cast of singers, dancers and specialty performers. The five remarkable honorees and their life’s work will inspire the dance and music performances.

The night will be filled with glitz and glamour, befitting a celebration honoring the best and the brightest in the meetings and events industry. This year’s CIC Hall of Leaders Gala is breaking the mold and creating an unforgettable night that the industry and the new inductees won’t soon forget.

"The Hall of Leaders represents intelligence and leadership, ideas and innovation, influencers and risk-takers—the true pioneers of the industry," said Karen Kotowski, CAE, CMP and CIC’s Chief Executive Officer . "To date, the Hall of Leaders has inducted 106 game changers and this year we will add five more to the list."

This year’s honorees are:

•Jorge Castex, Honorary President, COCAL and Senior Advisor MCI Argentina: Nominated by International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO)
•Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM: Nominated by International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
•Peggy Daidakis, Executive Director, Baltimore Convention Center: Nominated by the Baltimore Convention Center Staff
•Liz Erikson, Executive Director, Meetings & Incentives, Fairmont-Raffles-Swissotel: Nominated by Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
•Stephen Powell, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Intercontinental Hotels Group: Nominated by Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

The gala will also honor two young professionals for their outstanding achievements early in their careers, with a Pacesetter Award. Those winners are: Robyn Mietklewicz, Director, Accounts & Global Meeting Management Services, Meeting Sites Resources and Meghan Schilt, Events Manager, Apax Partners.

While this is the first year that CIC and IMEX are partnering to host this event, the collaboration is a natural extension of a supportive relationship."It is extremely significant that the 2013 CIC Hall of Leaders is taking place alongside the third edition of IMEX America this October," said IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom. "The Hall of Leaders is the most prestigious high point in our industry calendar. This means that come Sunday Oct. 13th, the most influential and accomplished leaders in our industry will be in Las Vegas ready to celebrate, network and do business together."

Individual tickets and table sponsorships are still available for purchase. For more information, visit the Convention Industry Council website or call Peggy Marilley, Precision Meetings & Events, at 703-739-4480 or by email at Peggy@teamprecision.com.

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