Chicago/Reykjavic. Site Academy for Young Leaders held 26-29 July in Reykjavik, Iceland continued its rich tradition of investing in the leaders of tomorrow, bringing together the next generation of professionals in the motivational experiences industry for an incomparable learning event in an exciting and energetic destination.
Young Leaders from across the world came together to learn, network and make lasting connections with other young professionals seeking to unleash their potential in the motivational experiences industry. Engaged by the stimulating learning environment, 2009 Site President, Patrick Sullivan said, “I’m always energized after spending time with this brilliant group of young professionals.”
The event theme “Together, Learning for Tomorrow” was materialized through an impactful educational platform which included insights from top industry experts on the evolution of the industry and trends, understanding and working with different personality types, relationship marketing, and building a professional image in a digital space. CEO, Brenda Anderson stated, “Interacting with Site Young Leaders is a breath of fresh air. They are focused, inquisitive and very talented. As our industry evolves, their creativity as future leaders will be pivotal to our industry’s long term vibrancy.”
Committed to fostering educational and professional growth, Site International Foundation awarded the Site Academy 2009 scholarship to seven young professionals, providing them with the opportunity to attend the 2009 Academy. Recipients included industry professionals from Site chapters around the world:
Charlotte Chapman, Renaissance Chancery Court London – Site Great Britain
Irene Coghlan, Ovation Global DMC – Site Ireland
Corrine Connor, Creative Meetings & Incentives – Site Southeast USA
Kevin Edmunds, Palace Resorts/Nielsen Business Media – Site Southern California
Shannon Klein, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority – Site UAE
Damien Miller, DMC Bahamas Ltd. – Site Florida
Ilyaas Narker, helloAFRICA – Site South Africa
For more information on Site Academy for Young Leaders or to learn about scholarship opportunities available, visit www.siteglobal.com
