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Washington, D.C. may be known as the capital of the United States, but the city has a noticeable presence of thriving businesses that aren't related to the nation's government.People in Washington, D.C. or primarily the Maryland and Virginia area, can shop and do business with some of the country...

What: Upside Business Travel at HRSouthwest Conference 2019, Booth 1038 When: October 27-30, 2019 Where: Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas The HRSouthwest Conference is a two and a half day event in Fort Worth, Texas. With over 2,500 attendees each year, it's one of the largest human resources events in the country. There will be a variety of speakers and sessions to help attendees learn more about HR and hone their craft, as well as plenty of networking opportunities. The conference officially starts on Sunday, October 28th, but there will be several pre-conference workshops offered on the 27th. Workshops must be registered and paid for separately, but they're approved for up to 8 credit hours of HRCI HR General Recertification. To get the full credit amount, you can take either one full day workshop, for 8 credits, or two half-day workshops, at 4 credits each. Available workshops include Creating the Optimal Candidate Experience, which teaches best practices for recruiting and increasing application completion rates. Then on Sunday the 28th, the conference begins in earnest. This year, there will be two keynote speakers at the conference. We open with David Horsager, on the 28th at 8:15am. Author of The Trust Edge, he'll discuss how trust in the workplace leads to productivity, creativity, and ultimately, better results. Then on Wednesday the 30th, the conference closes with Carla Hall at 11am. A former runway model, Top Chef contestant, and TV show host, Hall will speak on "Trusting Your Authentic Self," and how following your instincts can lead to incredible opportunities. Other scheduled speakers throughout the conference include Neeley School of Business instructor Danyelle Ackall (What If I Make a Mistake: Surviving Your New HR Career, Tuesday the 29th at 8:45am), E3 Professional Trainers co-founder Randy Anderson ("How to Become an Effective Negotiator," Tuesday the 29th at 2pm), and Kedge Head of Human Design Nicole Baker Rosa ("Wicked Opportunities: Innovation as a Business Strategy," Wednesday the 30th at 8:15am). There's plenty of other great stuff going on at the HRSouthwest Conference this year as well, including a wide array of noteworthy exhibitors, workshops, networking opportunities, and more. Some of the sponsors this year include Delta Dallas staffing solutions, Belo Media Group, and Paylocity, all of whom are worth checking out while you're there. And don't forget to come say hi to us at Booth 1038 while you're there! We'll be breaking down how we're able to offer a free business travel booking and management solution.

Connect with Upside at EACUBO 2019 What: Upside Business Travel at the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers Annual Meeting, Booth 615 When: October 13-16, 2019 Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD The EACUBO is a network of administrative leaders that drive the business aspect of universities on the east coast. Their annual meeting is coming up in Baltimore, and this one will be a significant milestone: their hundredth meeting, celebrating 100 years of the organization. As such, the theme of the meeting is "Launching into the Future; Powered by the Past." The intent is to celebrate the accomplishments they've had over the last hundred years, as well as looking forward to what comes next. The reception on Sunday night will look back at the different eras that the EACUBO has been through, from the New Deal to post-World War II, to Vietnam, and through the new Millennium and the Great Recession. Volunteers will be dressed in costume, representing their favorite historical eras, and guests are invited to do the same. Monday morning starts with a networking breakfast, followed by a session with Academy Award winning actress Geena Davis. Addition to her roles in such acclaimed and popular films as Thelma and Louise and A League of Their Own, she's the founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which promotes more and better roles for women in television and movies. During the concurrent sessions, you won't want to miss Looking Upward: How Moving IT to the Cloud Can Be More Efficient and Effective (If You Do It Right). The session, at 10:30am, will be moderated by Dr. Paul Friga of UNC Kenan-Flager Business School, and talks about staying up to date with evolving technology and using it to streamline business efforts. The day ends with a happy hour, followed by an evening reception. Tuesday's General Session will be an award presentation featuring Susan Cain, lecturer and author of such books as Quiet Power: The Secret Strength of Introverts. Concurrent sessions include topics such as taxes and business income, cybersecurity, climate change, and more. Don't miss the ice cream social at 1:30pm in the Exhibit Hall, or the networking reception at the end of the day at the B&O Railroad Museum. On Wednesday, the final day of the meeting is kicked off with a general session by Dr. Michio Kaku, acclaimed scientist, futurist, and expert in how advances in technology will shape our world. The theme of looking toward the future is then continued in the concurrent sessions, including Board Needs of the Future, Leadership in the New Century, and even an exploration of how robots are transforming the campus dining experience. All of this is in addition to a variety of exhibitors and booths in the Exhibit Hall from educational institutions of all types and sizes, as well as the businesses that drive them. If you're planning on being at the EACUBO annual meeting, stop by Booth 615 to meet with Upside team members! Visit us in the exhibit hall to learn how your team can score cash back and real 24/7 customer support when booking business travel with our no-fee solution.

Meet with Upside at the Connect CFO Leadership Summit to Discover the Future of Business TravelWhat: Upside Business Travel at Connect CFO Leadership Summit at Booth 427When: September 15-17, 2019Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Chicago, ILThe Connect CF...

How do you network, recruit, spread the word about what your company is doing, or attract investors? If you said online, you are only half there. In a world full of digital interactions, nothing makes a connection quite like talking in real life.The Collision Conference is one of the fastest gr...