Wednesday, May 11, 2011

National Association of Electrical Distributors National Educational Leadership Summit 2011

Several of our GMP team members spent the last few days in San Diego producing the National Electrical Leadership Summit for our long-time client, the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED). The conference brings together top management from the nation's largest electrical distributors with the world's leading manufacturers of electrical products. The Summit was headquartered at the beautiful new Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The Hilton Bayfront is adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center and offers an amazing view of the bay area and the downtown Gaslamp District.

GMP worked with NAED planners Becky Burgess and Lesley Wall to create a dynamic environment for education, networking, and customer interaction through two days of general sessions, educational speakers, and recognition programs. We supported communication guru Stacy Brown's general session content with three wide-format projection screens used for video playback, live I-Mag, and Keynote presentations. The business session stage set featured large 16' tall sogi screen panels used for elaborate lighting effects that changed throughout the conference. NAED attendees represent cutting edge manufacturers of LED lighting products, so our technical approach incorporated (pun intended) the use of state-of-the art LED instruments. The closing awards banquet decor was also designed and executed by our GMP team, incorporating chocolate and copper linens with southwest-themed centerpieces that complimented the hotel's color palette. It was a beautiful night!

We always enjoy working with the NAED staff and members as evidenced by this being our 60th conference produced for them. In fact, the NAED management team surprised us backstage with a champagne toast in appreciation of our long and successful relationship. I was totally shocked and flattered by this awesome gesture! A heartfelt thanks goes to NAED for allowing us to support your efforts for so many years!


NAED meeting planning team Lesley Wall and Becky Burgess present plaque of appreciation to Gary at NAED's NELS event.










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