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Whether you’re new to FICP or looking to maximize the value of your partnership in 2026, this webinar is designed to help you get the most from your engagement. Join the FICP team for an overview of how to effectively engage as a sponsor, navigate and participate in FICP events and strategically increase your brand exposure within the FICP community.

Back by popular demand, we’re bringing one of the most talked-about sessions from the 2025 FICP Annual Conference straight to your screen!

The Incentive Research Foundation’s (IRF) Top Performer Study examines what successful companies are doing differently regarding investments in incentives, rewards and recognition. During this session, our panel will drill down into the results of the study to examine best practices of top-performing finance and insurance companies. They’ll discuss how key factors — including leadership support, collaboration across departments, program design, reward selection and budget — contribute to a strategy that maximizes the use of non-cash rewards to drive employee performance.

CMP-IS Domain A: Strategic Planning

FICP's Speaker Showcase became one of the most anticipated features of the Annual Conference and offered a sneak peek at multiple thought-provoking speakers in a shared general session, followed by the opportunity to attend a full breakout session with attendees’ top spotlight speaker.

Participants joined their peers for an engaging virtual roundtable that focused on how meeting professionals and hospitality partners were adapting to the dynamic global environment. Through guided group discussion, they explored how global regulatory updates, economic shifts, and changing travel dynamics were reshaping international event and incentive travel. The session concluded with group reflections highlighting key takeaways and actionable insights to plan confidently amid uncertainty.

Your personal brand isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you show up, especially in those unexpected moments. Whether you’re presenting event data in a meeting to stakeholders, chatting in the hallway, or handling a surprise interaction with leadership, every moment is a chance to reinforce (or weaken) your reputation in the industry.

Packed with practical tips, this session will help you show up as the best version of yourself—every time.

Struggling to keep up with all the best AI tools and latest updates? Get an inside look at the AI landscape that’s shaping how event professionals work today. This session goes beyond the basics, featuring the latest tools, real-world use cases, and expert-level prompts that help you save time, create faster, and think smarter. 

Read how fellow FICP meetings professionals and hospitality partners to discuss how AI, business expectations and geopolitics are shaping the future of meetings and events. Whether you're interested in learning about current trends or looking to benchmark against industry standards, this discussion will provide actionable insights from FICP’s 2025 Summer Pulse Survey report for curating programs in 2026 and beyond.

Note: The pulse survey report was released in August 2025.

As event professionals continue to navigate a landscape shaped by changing travel dynamics, attendee transportation remains a critical piece of the planning puzzle. In this live Q&A session, airline and travel insiders shared insights on flight logistics, group travel coordination, and what planners need to know to ensure seamless attendee experiences.