Know Before You Go | The 2024 World BRMConnect Conference
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Hello BRMConnect® Attendees!
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We’re just a few weeks away from welcoming you to the 2024 World BRMConnect® Conference in San Juan Puerto Rico or Streaming through BRMConnect Virtual through the App.
We’d like to take this time to share some important details with you to help make your conference experience the most powerful and FUN experience of your career!
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What to Expect at BRMConnect
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Arriving early?
Join us for a casual, fun welcome reception happening Sunday October 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This relaxed meet and greet is happening at the San Juan Marriott at the Ocean Terrace. Cash bar available and appetizers provided. Wear your tropical attire! If you haven’t already, be sure to RSVP.
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Monday October 21, 2024 7:00 AM- 4:45 PM | Arrive early for breakfast at 7:00 AM and get fueled up for an incredible day of learning, Global Excellence Awards and BRM Community Day Activities. Head over to the registration desk, get your conference pass and kick off the conference!
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Tuesday October 22, 2024 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM | Grab your coffee, we’re onto day two of BRMConnect. Storytellers, Keynotes, Workshops- A lineup like no other! Don’t forget, even if you’re on-site, you have full access to the BRMConnect App and can watch on-demand Storyteller sessions.
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Wednesday October 23, 2024 7:00 AM- 4:45 PM | Fuel up for the FINAL DAY of conference! Don’t forget to stop by sponsor booths, get your BRMConnect pins (trade ’em, exchange ’em) and enjoy a powerful learning experience!
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Virtual Agenda
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To login to the BRMConnect app, you will need to use the same email address you used to make your BRMConnect purchase.
We encourage Virtual Attendees to watch the on-demand presentations before attending the Q&A for that session. While you’re watching the session, jot down your questions and bring them to the Q&A. No additional code is needed to access the app. Please use the email address you used to purchase your virtual conference pass and then login. You’ll receive a confirmation code which will allow you to login. Be sure to complete your profile, industry, title and interests! You can navigate the app, add sessions to your agenda and chat with other attendees.
Click here to see the Whova BRMConnect App Guide.
Want to get the most of out the networking and community events? Fill out this short form to participate.
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Monday October 21, 2024 | Attendees will have full access to all on-demand Storyteller sessions as soon as they access the app. You can watch on-demand sessions at your leisure.
8:00-8:15 AM | Daily Opening with Emcee Andrea Pence. This will be livestreamed.
8:15-8:45 AM | We welcome LUMA, Blue Origin and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the main stage to kick off the conference. This will be livestreamed.
9:00-10:15 AM | BRM Community Day Panel with Tommy Kile, Victoria Harness, Sarah Fogg and Sonia Ardeel | This will be livestreamed.
2:00-3:00 PM | Keynote speaker Jeff Warren will take the mainstage for his session, Unshakeable Confidence: The Key to Elevating Your BRM Impact. This will be livestreamed.
3:45-4:30 PM | The Global Excellence Awards ceremony. Join in and celebrate excellence in BRM and recognize those who are making an impact! This will be livestreamed.
4:30-5:00 PM |Keynote speaker Jen Skrabak takes the mainstage with her session BRM to C-Suite: 7 Superpowers for 2030. This will be livestreamed.
5:00-5:30 PM | BRMConnect Virtual Lounge. Connect with friends, network, talk about day one of BRMConnect.
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Tuesday October 22, 2024 | Kicking off Day Two of BRMConnect!
8:15-9:00 AM | Keynote Speaker Loren Sanders takes the main stage with her session from Value to Impact: Powering Your Partnership. This session will be livestreamed.
10:05-10:20 AM | Eliminating Barriers to AI Innovation- The Power of BRM with Storyteller Jenny Owens. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
10:25-10:40 AM | Finally, a Tool to Measure and Show Value for the BRM with Kimball Lovin, Mark Polson, and Geoffrey Gough. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
10:45-11:00 AM | Gamified Change Management- The BRM Role in Influencing Organizational Change with Storyteller Kristen Caravaines. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
11:05-11:20 AM | WHY Role Clarity with Storytellers Tezcan Vincent and Ben Choate. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
11:25-11:40 AM | Uncertain Ground- Finding Stability from Within with Alice Pryor. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
11:40 AM-12:00 PM | Beyond the Bowtie with Storyteller Michael Nobuto.. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
3:25-3:40 PM | The Power of Positive Speaking with Storyteller Victoria Harness. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
3:25-3:40 PM | Your Most Honest Self:Personal Strategies for Building Meaningful Relationships with Storyteller Brandon Reese. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
3:45-4:00 PM | Defying Gravity: Launching a BRM Program to Support the Exploration of Air & Space with Kristin Ekanger and Anastasia Plachta. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
4:30-5:00 PM | Keynote Speaker Peter Lijnse takes the main stage with his presentation Demonstrating the Impact of BRM to Executives.
5:00-5:30 PM | BRMConnect Virtual Lounge Come say hello to fellow attendees, meet new friends and network with colleagues!
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Wednesday October 23, 2024 | Final Day of BRMConnect!
8:15-8:45 AM | Keynote Speaker Eliana Nunez takes the mainstage with her session Achievement of Business Results thru Diversity & Belonging. This session will be livestreamed.
10:05-10:20 AM | If you build it, they will come: How I turned a BRM Vision into Reality with Storyteller Kathy Nuttall. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
10:45-11:00 AM |The Nestle’ Chronicles: The Rise of the Functional Relationship Manager with Zhanna Larina and Kip Fanta. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
11:05-11:20 AM | Get the Best, Leave the Rest with Storyteller Laurie Rodriguez. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
1:05-1:20 PM | Breakdown Silos Across Your Technology Org with Barbara Brinson. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
1:05-1:20 PM | Personal Resilience as a Skill Underpinning All Others with Sarah Fogg. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
1:25-1:40 PM | Creating Order from Chaos: A 15 Year Journey toward Becoming a Strategic Partner with Carl Ivey. This is a LIVE Q&A session.
2:05-2:20 PM | A Mother’s Journey into BRM Leadership with Dr. Anu Raina This is a LIVE Q&A session.
2:25-2:40 PM | Value Plans and Value Delivery Plans with Tina Pomeroy.This is a LIVE Q&A session.
3:25-3:40 PM | Break Down Silos Across Your Technology Org with Barbara Brinson.This is a LIVE Q&A session.
4:15-4:45 PM | Keynote Speaker Kimball Lovin & Geoffrey Gough take the BRMConnect Mainstage with his session Aligning Strategy and Execution: How BRMs and PMOs successfully collaborate to transform business outcomes and drive value. This session will be livestreamed.
5:00-5:30 PM | BRMConnect Virtual Lounge Come say hello to fellow attendees, meet new friends and network with colleagues!
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Curious about what to expect?
Watch this short Know Before You Go Video!
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Hotel Details
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This year’s conference will take place at the San Juan Marriott Resort at 1309 Ashford Ave, San Juan 00907 Puerto Rico
What are the best ways to get around San Juan?
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Virtual Conference Access
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Please scan the QR code below to download the BRMConnect® App.
No additional code is needed to access the app. Please use the email address you used to purchase your virtual conference pass and then login. You’ll receive a confirmation code which will allow you to login. Be sure to complete your profile, industry, title and interests!
You can navigate the app, add sessions to your agenda and chat with other attendees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code for BRMConnect?
The dress code is all business casual. Keep in mind the average temperatures in San Juan are warm. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
What does my conference pass include?
5 Keynote sessons hosted on the main stage
30 + Storyteller sessions and workshops
Entrance to the world’s largest BRM event
22+ Continued Professional Development credits
BRMConnect App with 90 Day Post Event VIP All Access to on-demand sessions
The Welcome Reception, Global Excellence Awards and Community Day
Lunch, Coffee, Tea & Refreshments
What do I need to bring?
Bring a small notebook for notes, pens/pencils,and your portable phone/laptop charger.
How can I make the most out of my conference experience?
First-time attendees, plan your sessions based on the agenda content and select ones that match your challenges and goals. Don’t hesitate to talk and connect with speakers and thought leaders, make sure to introduce yourself.
I want to bring a plus one to the Welcome Reception. Can I?
Yes! We welcome you bringing a partner or spouse to the Welcome Reception on Sunday October 20, 2024. Please have your plus one fill out this form so we know they are coming and they will need to also opt-in here for dietary restrictions.
Will content be available after the event?
Yes! Your all access conference pass allows you to watch the BRMConnect on-demand sessions via the BRMConnect app for 90 days after the event. You can watch and rewatch your favorite sessions as many times as you want! Access to the app ends on January 23, 2025
Where do I pick up my badge onsite?
Upon arrival at the Marriott, please follow the signs inside and locate the registration desk with the BRMConnect signs on the ground floor. You’ll be able to check-in and collect your badge before heading into the conference. Be sure to stop by the sponsor booths!
Will meals and drinks be provided?
Yes. We know you can’t blaze a trail on an empty stomach! Breakfast and Lunch will be provided each day along with coffee and tea throughout the day. In planning menus, we’ve kept dietary accommodations in mind. If you have kosher or halal needs, you’ll need to contact our events team prior to the event. For alcoholic beverages at the Welcome Reception, a cash bar is available and appetizers will be provided.
Is there a cost for parking at the hotel?
There is a charge for hotel parking. Overnight guests are $22.00 and valet is $27.00. Prices in USD.