MIAMI GENERAL MEETING - 5-8 NOVEMBER 2008
The next stop for the autumn 2008 ICMA GM …. M I A M I. The dates are 5-8 November 2008 and the location will be the Trump International.
The Trump International Beach Resort is just north of Miami Beach, in the exclusive enclave of Sunny Isles. This contemporary oceanfront resort features its own private and pristine beachfront, plus a delightful grotto-style pool complex with two pools, fountains, waterfalls and cabanas. Known as one of the best Miami luxury hotels, Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles offers 390 oversized guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony and spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. Luxurious amenities include a full-service spa & fitness centre, two restaurants, three lounges, tennis courts and a business centre.
Miami is a city
blessed with great weather and unparalleled natural beauty. Miami’s
pulsating rhythms and charms are well known by all. The main attractions are its top-rated
beaches, water sports, tennis, golf, great shopping, dining, and exciting nightlife
ideal for celebrity spotting.
In true ICMA tradition, the social and networking programme will reflect the venue, and Shay has already identified several possibilities for a Cuban evening on the Thursday evening, and is in negotiation with some fabulous Miami Vice-style locations in South Beach for the Gala Party. So leave the socks behind and get out the cool shades!
But before all of this, on Wednesday afternoon we 'll be building and testing out rafts on the hotel beach. Teams will compete to see who can build the best and most seaworthy raft which they can paddle out and around a buoy. We're expecting great things of ICMA members!
On the serious work side of things, the theme of the conference will be “Transforming Classifieds". The sessions will focus on the increasing convergence between traditional classifieds, directories and the new local search tools such as mapping, mobile, geo-location services, plus a short foray off into the rapidly-growing sector of video advertising. With specialist workshops on Google Analytics which will teach you more than you ever thought possible about how your website is performing), SEO/SEM and monetising the search function, you'll leave Miami relaxed and with more valuable ideas and contacts than you ever thought possible, and a deeper insight into the trends which will continue to shape our industry in the coming months and years.
The draft programme will be published in mid-April 2008 and speakers will be confirmed throughout the spring and summer. Registration will open in August, and we look forward to seeing you there.
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