The SEI's Membership and Partner Programs teamed up to share opportunities for networking, socializing and fun. Many of the process improvement professionals who attend the conference are both SEI Members and Partners. Some of this year's events were:

  • A VIP Networking Social on Sunday afternoon with light refreshments, snacks and a free gift. This was a great opportunity to plan the week's events with friends and colleagues.
  • The week was full of socializing, networking and impromptu meetings at the VIP Hospitality Lounge at the Tampa Convention Center. The lounge provided a lounging area, meeting space, computer access, print capability, continuous beverage service, gifts, daily raffles for prizes, and was hosted by SEI Customer Relations representatives ready to meet everyone's needs.
  • Following Monday's Exhibit Showcase Grand Opening, the Membership and Partner Programs hosted a VIP Reception featuring the tastes of Tampa and a St. Patrick's Day Feast. This was a great opportunity to network and talk about the first day's events, the Exhibit Showcase Grand Opening, and catch up with SEI professionals in attendance.
  • Throughout the entire conference, reserved seating was provided during lunch, dinner and general sessions held in the Tampa Convention Center. Members and Partners took advantage of this additional opportunity to meet and network during the conference.

These events were a huge success and enjoyed by all. We hope to offer them again in 2009 in San Jose.