New Dates: April 19-21, 2020
Tucson, Arizona

The “must-attend” incentive, loyalty and motivation event welcomes you to Arizona!


  The biggest trends, the biggest influencers, the biggest spenders – all come together for two highly productive days at the Loews Ventana Canyon.

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About Incentive Live

Incentive Live 2020 offers a fresh destination — Tucson — and a compelling agenda that makes this event a must-attend for industry professionals. In addition to one-to-one appointments with top incentive destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, brand name merchandise, gift cards and tourism offices, Incentive Live presents leading industry experts providing the latest perspective on industry trends and best practices; “how-to” networking activations that you can apply to your programs; and Private Boardroom Meeting Exchange consultations with select suppliers that will help take your incentive programs to the next level.  

The annual Incentive Industry Roundtable will take place live on stage, as industry leaders engage in a lively discussion about the current and future state of the incentive marketplace, encouraging participants to share their input. A interactive Ask the Experts experience will put industry professionals at your disposal for one-on-one advice. Peer-to-peer networking and social events will enhance the experience for buyers and suppliers.

Learn

Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers, roundtable participates, boardroom presenters who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.

Connect

Connect with premier suppliers from around the world during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

Enjoy

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare and planned activities.

Testimonials

"IPEC is THE event for both novice and experienced independent planners. Everyone is open to express their concerns and posing questions without worrying about 'the other side' and suppliers are truly interested in our positions and challenges, ergo the round table discussions, which are insightful and we learn from each other as well as suppliers. Our discussion on the RFP process helped me to reformulate my own forms and I believe this will result in more usable proposals. Thank YOU."

—Doris Mayer, Meetings Plus

"I applaud Northstar for caring enough about Independent Planners that they designed a meeting just for us. We are critical to the industry and have different needs than the other niche Planner demographics."

—Tess Vismale, iSocialExecution, Inc.

"In two short days IPEC accomplished two very important goals for me - it provided an intimate forum where I could meet with suppliers I've been interested in meeting; and just as importantly, it enabled me to network and share best practices with respected colleagues who do just what I do all across the country."

—Brett Sterenson, Hotel Lobbyists

SPEAKERS

Rhonda Brewer

Rhonda Brewer is the Vice President of Sales at BCD Meetings and Events. She brings more than 30 years of MICE experience including, project management, operations, business development, industry relations, strategy, communications, administration, business solutions, creative services, sales, marketing and leadership. 

Shelly Colla

Shelly Colla, National Sales Manager, Premium Incentive Group, Sony Electronics Inc. Shelly has worked with Sony Electronics for over 20 years and managed the U.S. Premium Incentive Group. With Customer Relationship Management as her core skill, she has built valuable relationships across the industry and she has served as a longtime member of the Incentive Marketing Association.

David Gould

David has been CEO of CR Worldwide since 2014, where he has grown and expanded the company into a full service and technology solution provider for incentive and engagement programs. IHe is also vice president of the Incentive and Engagement Solution Partners (IESP), a SIG of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA).

Mike Donnelly

Mike Donnelly, President of Hinda Incentives, is a 30‐year veteran of the incentives, recognition, engagement, and loyalty industries, Mike is responsible for all leadership aspects of Hinda, including sales, marketing, product development, strategic direction, and operations.

Holly Glowaty

Holly Glowaty, Co-Founder at K+H Connection,  has spent over 10 years working with merchants to create profitable partnerships in FinTech, loyalty/rewards and Sports Marketing, representing major gift card portfolios for JCPenney and Staples and creating numerous loyalty program partnerships.

Jonathan T. Howe

President and Senior and Founding Partner of Howe & Hutton Ltd. Jonathan is also general counsel to Meeting Professionals International, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and the International Live Events Association, and special advisor to the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Meetings and Travel.

Tony Lorenz

Founder and/or CEO of four successful event-focused businesses, including his current service to PRA as CEO. Prior to PRA, Tony launched an award-winning online platform, BOB.tv. Tony was also Co-Founder of rEvolution, now one of the largest independent sports marketing firms in the US. 

Mike May

Mike is the 2018 Chairman of the Incentive Research Foundation and President of Brightspot, a full-service performance improvement company. Brightspot manages full-service meetings, corporate events, and incentive programs for enterp rise clients – with industry – leading creativity, flexibility, and commitment to deliver results.

Steve O’Malley

Steve O’Malley is Division President of Maritz Travel. He is an industry veteran and visionary with more than 25 years of experience in a variety of roles from onsite support as a travel director to leading nearly 1,000 associates in the day-to-day operation of one of the industry’s leading companies.

David Meerman Scott

David Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist and author of "The New Rules of Marketing & PR". Previously he was the VP of marketing for two publicly traded technology companies and was also Asia marketing director for Knight-Ridder, at the time one of the world’s largest newspaper and electronic information companies. 

Melissa Van Dyke

Melissa Van Dyke has been President of the Incentive Research Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to research and education on the topic of rewards and motivation in the workplace, for over eight years. During this time she has proudly helped triple the organization's research and education footprint.

Jesse Wolfersberger

Jesse Wolfersberger is Chief Data Officer for Maritz Motivation Solutions. Jesse leads Maritz’s Decision Sciences team, a group of data scientists who specialize in merging the fields of behavioral science and artificial intelligence, helping brands make data-driven decisions through analytics, machine learning, and statistical analysis. 

SPEAKERS

Please check back for the updated speakers list

Agenda

Sunday, April 19
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Registration & Gifting Experience
5:30pm – 6:00pm
Property Tour (planners only)
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Welcome Reception
Monday, April 20
7:30am – 8:15am
Breakfast on flow
8:30am – 10:30am
Incentive Roundtable
(Roundtable Details)  
10:30am – 10:45am

Break

10:45am – 12:30pm
One-on-One Appointments
12:30pm – 2:00pm

Awards, Lunch & Keynote Presentation (More Details)  

2:15pm – 3:15pm
Expert Breakout Sessions
(More Details) 
3:30pm – 4:30pm
One-on-One Appointments
4:45pm – 6:45pm
"Explore Tucson"
(Activity Details) 
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Evening/Dinner Reception
Tuesday, April 21
7:30am – 8:15am
Breakfast on flow
8:15am – 9:30am

Education (More Details)  

9:45am – 11:15am

One-on-One Appointments

10:00am – 11:00am

Merchandise Hot Topics Exchange (for merchandise-only buyers)  
(More Details) 

11:15am – 11:30am
Break
11:30am – 1:00pm
One-on-One Appointments
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Lunch

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Roundtable Discussions (More Details)  

3:30pm
Transportation
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Closing Happy Hour
Evening
Departures

Hosted Buyers

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE, ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES.

Information

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:
  • Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with global incentive suppliers including travel, brand name merchandise, and gift cards
  • Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
  • Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers
  • Unique experiential activities showcasing Tucson as a premier meetings and incentive destination
  • Private boardroom meetings with select suppliers for in-depth consultations on how to take your incentive programs to the next level

For more information contact, Cindy Binder at cbinder@ntmllc.com.

Supplier Info/Exhibitors

Supplier
Info/Exhibitors

SUPPLIER INFO

EXHIBITORS
Limited Availability

(fee for additional suppliers)

EXHIBITORS
Limited Availability

(fee for additional suppliers)

EXHIBITORS
Limited Availability

(fee for additional suppliers)

Event Only Package

  • One 6' table for pre-scheduled one-on-one appointments
  • Experiential networking activities, off-site functions and meals
  • All supplier expenses covered (excluding airfare, transfers & hotel) 

SPONSORSHIPS
Limited Availability

SPONSORSHIPS
Limited Availability

Sponsorship packages are available, including our new Private Boardroom Meeting Exchange opportunity—fully customizable presentation rooms with built-in AV for comprehensive, 30-minute consultations with buyers who have a vested interest in learning more about your destination, property, product or service.

Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or: Angie Kimmel at akimmel@ntmllc.com

Exhibitors

2019 Exhibitors

ALHI

AMResorts

Barton G

Bulova 

Caesars Entertainment

Cashel Travel

Citizen Watch America

Club Med

Competitours

Delta Air Lines

Discover Newport

Discover Puerto Rico

Dubai Business Events

ECO DMS

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Florida Keys and Key West

Gleneagles

Goodman Speakers

HHM Hospitality

Hurtigruten 

Hyatt Clearwater Beach

Iberostar

Icebreaker Merino Clothing

Inns of Aurora

Israel Ministry of Tourism

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Los Cabos Tourism Board 

Maritur

Marquis Los Cabos

Maui Jim

Maverick Aviaton Group

Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong

Melody Maker

Mexico Planners and Marquis Los Cabos

Minor Hotels

Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB

Nizuc

Norwegian Cruise lines

NYC & CO

Ocean Properties, Hotels & Resorts

Pacific World DMC

Palace Hotels

Panama Travel Consultants

PRA - Chicago

PRA - NY

Punta Cana Resort and Spa

Royal Caribbean International

San Diego Tourism Authority

SBM Hotels

Sea Dream

Seiko Watch of America, LLC

Sheraton Grand Edinburgh

Silversea Cruises

Smith & Wollensky

Sony Electronics Inc.

Thailand Convention & Incentive Bureau c/o DCI

The Broadmoor

The Don Cesar Resort

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Tommy Bahama

Tourism New Zealand

Triumph Hotels

Trump Hotels & Resorts

TUMI

Visit Britain

Visit Napa Valley

Visit Scotland

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Westin Grand Cayman

Windstar Cruises

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa

Wynn Las Vegas

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Visit Park City

Las Vegas CVA

South San Francisco Conference Center

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

Visit Fort Worth

Fredericksburg CVB

Host Global (TX, LV)

Boise Centre

Visit Oakland

Daytona CVB

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Visit Alexandria

Visit San Antonio

St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beach

Sonoma County Tourism

Wigwam Resort

2018 IPEC Exhibitors

AlliedPRA

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Awesome Alpharetta CVB

Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center

Boise Centre

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Caesars Entertainment

Charleston CVB

Daytona Beach Area CVB

Discover Newport RI

Dominican Republic Tourism Board

Eldorado Resorts (Silver Legacy)

Florida Keys & Key West

Fredericksburg CVB

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Goodman Speakers Bureau

Grand Sierra Resort

Grandover Resort

Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB

Greater Palm Springs CVB

Greater Portland Maine

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach

Inns of Aurora

KLC Ireland

Las Vegas CVA

Louisville CVB

M Resort

Marriott Hawaii

Meadowlands Liberty CVB

Meet Atlantic City

MEET Hawaii

Melia Hotels International / Paradisus Los Cabos

Memphis CVB

MGM National Harbor

Mohegan Sun

Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Naples Grande

Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB

Ocean Center

Ocean Properties

Palms Casino Resort

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Plaza Hotel & Casino

Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau

Reno Tahoe

Resorts Casino Hotel - Atlantic City

Salamander Hotels & Resorts

San Diego Tourism Authority

San Mateo County CVB

Savannah Convention Center

Seagate Hotel & Spa

South Point Hotel & Casino

South San Francisco Conference Center

St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

The Iroquois NY

The Modern Honolulu

The National Conference Center / Visit Loudoun

Travel Juneau

Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton

Vail Resorts

Velas resorts

Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club

Visit Alexandria

Visit Berkeley

Visit Denver

Visit Houston

Visit Oakland

Visit Raleigh

Visit Savannah

Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater

Visit Vail Valley

Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Click below to see the 2018 list

Hotel

A Sonoran Escape for all the Senses
Relax and recharge at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, a top choice among Arizona luxury resorts. Whether you explore the best of Tucson or enjoy the stunning Catalina Mountain range, you can consider us your desert oasis.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
7000 N. Resort Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750

Hotel Website

Buyers: We will make your reservations for you.

Suppliers: You will receive information as the event approaches to book your accommodations.

 

Advisory Notice Regarding Outside Solicitations

Please be advised that numerous companies have been emailing and calling our attendees attempting to book them into hotels for Northstar events.

Here are the companies and their representatives that we have been made aware of:

  • CBS International
  • Corporate Booking Services 
  • EHRS 
  • Exhibition Housing Services 
  • Global Housing Corporation 
  • Sol Group, Kimberly Johnson
  • World Wide Travel 

 

Be advised that these companies and individuals have no relationship with our events. Our attendees are encouraged to disregard any communication received from these companies or any others that are not affiliated with Northstar Meetings Group. 

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CONTACT

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Buyers Contact:

Cindy Binder
Director of Buyer Development

cbinder@ntmllc.com

Suppliers Contact:

Angie Kimmel
Senior Director of Global Event Sales
636-273-5816
akimmel@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Angela Cox
Group Director, Meetings & Events
acox@ntmllc.com

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