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The Word is Out: Countdown to Conclave 2019

Seattle is a unique and innovative city with such an amazing energy, Our speakers this year are much like our host city in that way. This Conclave will have a wide variety of talent and leading experts, ready to infuse our members with invaluable information they can use in both their professional and personal lives.

 

From improv to improving your business, Conclave 2019 has something for every member. This year, the event will be in Seattle, Washington, April 8-10, 2019, at the Seattle Grand Sheraton. Conclave will feature over 90 educational sessions,  all designed to take your business and career to the next level. There are also 13 networking events where you can mingle with the fellow members of your AGS community.

Thanks to a sponsorship from GIA, we are pleased to offer an Early Bird rate of $799, valid until January 23, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. PST. This rate is applicable to all Full Event Conclave registrations. To receive the Early Bird discount, use promo code GIAEARLY19 on the checkout screen.

 

Here’s a quick look at the exceptional lineup for Conclave.

Monday: The Opening Lunch kicks off with Dan Thurmon, a dynamic speaker, author, and performer. Dan is president of Motivation Works, Inc. and author of Success in Action. His one-of-a-kind presentation juxtaposes ideas with actions to inspire change. Dan delivers experiences that go beyond motivation to teach concepts and skills while engaging and entertaining the audience.

The featured speaker for Monday is Steve Gutzler. Steve’s exceptional ability to communicate clear leadership and sales solutions with humor, clarity, and insight is why he is in such high demand. Steve believes every presentation should transform a life and inspire leadership.

 

Dan Thurmon
Dan Thurmon
Steve Gutzler

Tuesday: Wake up ready to laugh and be entertained with the keynote breakfast speakers, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of Whose Line is it Anyway? Consider this the industry’s largest icebreaker! Colin and Brad are masters of improv and are going to perform with a live variation of their hit show, relying heavily on audience participation.

Best-selling author Kelly McDonald is Tuesday’s featured speaker. Kelly is a marketing and advertising expert whose company was twice named one of the “Top Ad Agencies in the U.S.” by Advertising Age. Her presentation style is a mix of high content and high humor, and employs audience interaction to increase engagement and learning. Kelly is also a bestselling author.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
Kelly McDonald

Wednesday: The Closing Session keynote and featured speaker for the day is Galen Emanuele. Internationally renowned, Galen works with teams to create a profound shift in how teams and people communicate and perform in business. His unique, interactive keynotes and programs teach organizations how to apply the improv concept of “Yes, and” to drive an exceptional team culture of high-level performance and engagement.

Funny man, Joel Zeff, returns for the fourth time as the emcee and is a past keynote and featured speaker at Conclave. Zeff is an acclaimed motivator, public speaker, humorist, and actor.

Galen Emanuele
Joel Zeff
Joel Zeff

Each featured speaker will teach both a morning and afternoon session. Additionally, there will be over 90 breakout sessions. Conclave will also feature 13 networking events where the AGS community can mingle and meet other like-minded professionals who share their mission of consumer protection, ongoing education, and high standards of business ethics.

Check out the new Conclave Website

We’re pleased to announce a new Conclave website with enhanced features at ags.org/Conclave2019. The site is easy to navigate, and has individual sections for speakers, events, education, sponsorship’s, and even a message chat for questions members can ask the team quick questions.

Are you ready for Conclave? Sign up today and take advantage of the Early Bird Rate by using promo code GIAEARLY19 on the final checkout screen!

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