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Elevate the Experience

  • Streamline Daily Operations
    Standardize start times, improve communication, provide essentials
  • Smart Session Management
    Right-size rooms, avoid conflicts, create flexibility for breaking news
  • Accessibility First
    Comprehensive venue audit, food planning, dedicated workspace
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Inclusion & Belonging

  • Expand Affinity Groups
    Bring back Latinx meetup, grow early career programming
  • Cross-Generational Magic
    Integrate youth energy, maintain "least clique-y" atmosphere
  • Knowledge Exchange 2.0
    Refined mentorship matching, enhanced community celebration
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Expand Reach & Impact

  • Local Connection Boost
    More KC content, venue partnerships, local food specialties
  • Scale Programming
    Handle more proposals, improve board planning, maintain quality
  • First-Timer Growth
    Build on 50%+ achievement, leverage Opening Doors success
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Long-Term Success

  • Revenue & Partnerships
    Optimize venues, sustainable sponsorship, explore new streams
  • Tech & Communications
    Enhanced app, effective texting, improved Slack integration
  • Planning Process
    Address timeline challenges, create contingency protocols
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Don't Forget...

  • Program Excellence
    Continue keynote curation, maintain Opening Doors integration
  • Community Atmosphere
    Preserve supportive vibe, balance personal & professional
  • Operational Details
    Lost & found, speaker credentials, venue guidelines, dine-around capacity

🏆 Success Metrics for PMJA2026

50%+
First-time attendee rate
95%+
Logistics satisfaction
90%
Sessions with resources
3+
Active affinity groups
ZERO
Scheduling conflicts

🗓️ Key Action Timeline

8 months
Venue Accessibility Audits
Comprehensive review of all spaces, hotel partnerships, accessibility features
6 months
Affinity Group Leader Recruitment
Identify and engage leaders for Latinx meetup, early career, and other groups
4 months
Session Scheduling Protocols
Finalize conflict prevention systems, room sizing algorithms, flexibility plans
3 months
Enhanced Resource System Launch
Deploy Google Drive integration, app enhancements, speaker guidelines
1 month
Community Momentum Activation
Launch Slack channels, finalize mentor matching, confirm all logistics