Convention Schedule
Bringing your brokers to an all-inclusive five-star resort for IRTA's Convention is a fantastic, (& economical), way to reward your team for a job well done! IRTA has made it even better to have your star employees attend this year's Cabo San Lucas Convention by offering super discounts and extraordinary informative seminars.
2015 Convention Host Sponsor
Thursday, September 17, 2015
7:30a.m.–8:30a.m.
Breakfast
9:30a.m.–2:30p.m.
IRTA Global Board of Directors Meeting
Please note: This is not the annual membership meeting, which will take place on Friday morning, September 18th at 11:00am.
2:45p.m.–4:00p.m.
IRTA Euro/Asian Chapter Meeting
All European and Asian trade exchanges are encouraged to attend this important meeting to solidify the Euro/Asian Chapter.
3:00p.m.–6:00p.m.
Registered Trade Broker (RTB) and Certified Trade Broker (CTB)Training
Registered Trade Broker (RTB) and Certified Trade Broker (CTB) education and training course for brokers.
11:00a.m.–6:00p.m.
Registration–Main Lobby
Welcome to IRTA’s 36th Annual International Convention! Please let the IRTA and UC registration desk know you have arrived and pick up your complete information package and convention goodies!
7:00p.m.–10:00p.m.
Welcome Reception & Speed Trade Fair
Always one of the highlights of the IRTA convention. This year’s Welcome Reception includes a speed-trading component – so be ready to meet old friends and new people and trade!
Friday, September 18, 2015
7:30a.m.–9:00a.m.
Registration Continues
Main Lobby : If you didn’t get a chance to register last night, be sure to stop by the registration table for all your conference materials. You’ll need these to navigate your way through the conference agenda
7:30a.m.–8:30a.m.
Breakfast
8:45a.m.–9:00a.m.
OFFICIAL CONVENTION OPENING
Welcome Remarks by IRTA President, Annette Riggs and IRTA Executive Director, Ron Whitney
Convention Attendees’ self-introduction
9:00a.m.–10:45a.m.
Opening Keynote Speaker
Are You a Game Watcher or a Game Changer?! Bill Guertin, consultant to NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB teams will speak on the opportunities the barter industry brings to today’s competitive environment and new ways to inspire success in your business.
10:45a.m.–11:00a.m.
Break
11:00a.m. –12:15p.m.
IRTA Annual Business Meeting
IRTA 2015 goals, review of IRTA and UC finances, review of new members and new initiatives. Video competition review ad voting. Nominations for IRTA Global Board of Director seats
12:15p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00p.m.–3:30p.m.
Early Afternoon Seminars
Session1: Complementary Currencies & the role of the new foundation called The Complementary Economics Foundation (CEF). Broker Training For Brokers
3:45p.m.–5:00p.m.
Late Afternoon Seminars
Session 1: How To Create & Maintain Values In Your Exchange & Your Currency. Session 2: Sales Workshop with outdoor advertising and real estate component * FREE TIME UNTIL DINNER AT 7:00PM *
7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m
Friday Night Dinner
>Note: New IRTA Board of Directors’ nomination speeches will take place at 7:30p.m. – voting will follow the speeches.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015
8:15a.m.–9:15a.m.
Breakfast
**8:00a.m.
New Start-Up Exchange Breakfast
9:30a.m – 11:00a.m
UC & White Label Software Platforms - Presentation & Training
11:00a.m – 11:15a.m.
BREAK
11:15a.m.–12:15p.m.
INTERACTIVE HOT TOPICS SESSION
This full session has become a big hit at IRTA Conventions. All participants have the opportunity to talk about the most important challenges and opportunities with their companies and the industry as a whole.
NOTE: UC Committee will meet during lunch meeting at 12:30pm
1:30p.m.–3:30p.m.
RTB/CTB Testing
Session 1: How To Network Your Business Locally & Regionally Session 2: Generating Leads From LinkedIn & Going Paperless
3:45p.m.-5:00p.m.
Session 1: New Technology & Innovation Shaking-Up The Barter Industry
Session 2: Business Evaluation & Succession Planning
5:15p.m – 6:15.p.m.
IRTA Board Meeting With New Board Members
7:00p.m. – 7:45p.m.
Cocktail Reception
7:45p.m. – 10:00p.m.
AWARDS DINNER
Sponsored by
10:00p.m. till Midnight
After Party
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
NO ACTIVITIES – ENJOY THE RESORT!
Event Gallery
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Guest Speakers
Are You a Game Watcher or a Game Changer?
Bill Guertin, consultant to NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB teams will speak on the opportunities the barter industry brings to today’s competitive environment and new ways to inspire success in your business.
Bill is an expert sales professional, thought leader, author, speaker, and CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of The 800-Pound Gorilla, a sales skills development company involved in training, consulting, and speaking to a wide variety of sales and marketing organizations.
When you talk to Bill, you'll know he's the "real deal".He's genuinely concerned about you and your sales team, and he'll partner with you to help you empower your reps with the skills they need to fill the house.
Bill's programs are all focused on getting you the results you need, and often include a combination of his outstanding Webinars, online training materials, live on-site sales skills development and sales managers' leadership programs.
