MOS | ACA World championships
global partner summit 2019
SAVE THE DATE:
July 28 – 31, 2019
New York Marriot Marquis
New York City
2018 MOS/ACA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDS WEBCAST
OVERVIEW
The 2018 Global Partner Summit is a companion event to the 17th Annual MOS World Championship and the 6th Annual ACA World Championship. In order to maximize the time and investment that Certiport Partners make in sponsoring the national student champions in these global competitions, Certiport provides four days of interactive sessions, program updates, and networking opportunities designed to help you unlock a world of possibilities.
MORE ABOUT GPS
The 2018 Global Parner Summit includes:
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Product Strategy
Product roadmaps and strategic business plans
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PARTNER RESOURCES
Strategic and tactical marketing plans, tools, and other partner resources
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BEST PRACTICES
A forum to exchange ideas and best practices with other global partners
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CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Promotion of relationships with top Certiport clients such as Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, IC3, and Intuit
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PLANNING SESSIONS
Introduction of new partners to the Pearson VUE executive team and an opportunity for existing partners to conduct business planning sessions with Certiport’s business leaders and program specialists
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CROSS-SELLING OPPORTUNITIES
Information about cross-selling opportunities with Pearson VUE and Pearson Learning
AGENDA
GLOBAL PARTNER SUMMIT AGENDA
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration: GPS, MOS and ACA World Championships | 6th Floor Foyer & Coatroom |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | MOS Championship Keyboard Testing | Chelsea / Gotham |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | ACA Championship Keyboard Testing | Empire / Hudson |
| 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Student Lounge Open | Manhattan Ballroom |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Student Party / Welcome Reception | Broadway Lounge & Terrace / Manhattan Ballroom |
| 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM | Breakfast | Broadway Lounge Promenade |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome Craig Bushman Vice President Marketing, Certiport |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Student Welcome from Adobe Speaker TBD |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Student Welcome from Microsoft Speaker TBD |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Student Success TBD |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Break: World Championship Students Depart for Competition Testing | Grand Foyer |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Certiport Keynote Craig Bushman Vice President Marketing, Certiport |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Microsoft Education Vision Anthony Salcito Vice President of Worldwide Education at Microsoft |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM | New Certiport Offerings | Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 12:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Lunch | International Center / South |
| 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Autodesk Platform Announcement Jaime Perkins Content Manager and Strategist, Autodesk |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Keynote Speaker Mark Eaton The Four Commitments of a Winning Team |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 2:45 PM | Book Signing with Mark Eaton | Grand Foyer |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Ask the Expert Table Discussion | International Center / South |
| Evening | Free Time |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration: GPS, MOS and ACA World Championships | International South / Grand Foyer |
| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Student Party / Welcome Reception | Grand Foyer / Student Lounge |
| 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | International Center / South |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Student Rehearsals | Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 2018 ACA World Championship Student Awards | Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break | Grand Foyer / Poolside |
| 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 2018 MOS World Championship Student Awards | Grand Salons 1-4 |
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AGENDA
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration: GPS, MOS and ACA World Championships | International South / Grand Foyer |
| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Student Party / Welcome Reception | Grand Foyer / Student Lounge |
| 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM | Breakfast | International Center / South |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome Craig Bushman Vice President Marketing, Certiport |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome from Adobe Tacy Trowbridge Global Education Programs Lead |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome from Microsoft Anthony Salcito Vice President of Wroldwide Education at Microsoft |
Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Student Success – The Rest of the Story: Ashley Masters and Boris Lammertse | Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Break Students Depart for Testing |
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| Partner Working Sessions | ||
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Certiport Keynote Craig Bushman Vice President Marketing, Certiport |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Microsoft Education Vision Anthony Salcito Vice President of Worldwide Education at Microsoft |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM | New Certiport Offerings | Broadway Ballroom |
| 12:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Lunch | Broadway Lounge Promenade |
| 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Autodesk Platform Announcement Jaime Perkins Content Manager and Strategist, Autodesk |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Keynote Speaker Mark Eaton The Four Commitments of a Winning Team |
Broadway Ballroom |
| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break | |
| Ask the Expert Table Discussions | 6th Floor Foyer | |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | International Center / South | |
| Evening | Free Time | |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration: GPS, MOS and ACA World Championships | International South / Grand Foyer |
| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Student Party / Welcome Reception | Grand Foyer / Student Lounge |
| 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | International Center / South |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Student Rehearsals | Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 2018 ACA World Championship Student Awards | Grand Salons 1-4 |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Break | Grand Foyer / Poolside |
| 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 2018 MOS World Championship Student Awards | Grand Salons 1-4 |
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
Please click below to register for GPS.
GPS 2018 REGISTRATION AND PRICING
In order to ensure a superior event with top-notch facilities, speakers, and activities, Certiport has established the following pricing structure for 2018:
GENERAL CONFERENCE AND COMPETITION FEE:
$695.00 (USD) per person
BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS
Silver Partners
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Standard Partners
Bronze Partners
The last day to register for GPS is Friday, 6 July 2018. Any cancellations after 6 July 2018 will result in a $150.00 (USD) cancellation fee.
Additionally, registration for one person cannot be exchanged for another.
A discount code, specific to your organization, which allows the appropriate number of free registrants according to your partner status, has been sent in a personalized invitation email to one person from your organization. Individuals will be asked to enter the discount code on the payment page at the end of the registration process. When the maximum usage for your discount code has been reached, additional registrants will be charged the appropriate conference fee.
The process outlined above is important in order for your organization to qualify for complimentary passes or discounts. If you or someone in your organization has not received a personalized invitation with registration instructions by Friday, 6 July 2018, please send an email request to gps@pearson.com.
2018 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PRICING AND REGISTRATION
In order to ensure a superior event with top-notch facilities, speakers, and activities, Certiport has established the following pricing structure for 2018.
GENERAL CONFERENCE AND COMPETITION FEE:
$695.00 (USD) per person
BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS
Student Competitor
Chaperone (Free)
Chaperone (Additional)
The last day to register for GPS is Friday, 6 July 2018. Any cancellations after 6 July 2018 will result in a $150.00 (USD) cancellation fee.
Additionally, registration for one person cannot be exchanged for another.
A discount code, specific to your organization, which allows the appropriate number of free registrants according to your partner status, has been sent in a personalized invitation email to one person from your organization. Individuals will be asked to enter the discount code on the payment page at the end of the registration process. When the maximum usage for your discount code has been reached, additional registrants will be charged the appropriate conference fee.
The process outlined above is important in order for your organization to qualify for complimentary passes or discounts. If you or someone in your organization has not received a personalized invitation with registration instructions by Friday, 6 July 2018, please send an email request to gps@pearson.com.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
HILTON ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA
Experience a relaxing hotel retreat within walking distance to Disney Springs™, the recently updated shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. For guests that are staying at this hotel, there is a discounted rate for Disney World tickets.
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HOTEL FEATURES
The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista features shuttle transportation to and from Disney Theme Parks, seven delectable dining options, two pools, an arcade, and more. All modern rooms offer custom-designed beds, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs and WiFi.
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HOTEL PRICING
Certiport has negotiated a discounted hotel rate of $129.00 (USD) for single/double occupancy; $149.00 for triple occupancy; and $169.00 for quad occupancy. A daily resort fee, currently $24.00 per night, will be waived as part of our group rate – if you book by Friday, July 6 2018. Additionally, Certiport has obtained complimentary guest room and public area internet services for our guests who book rooms with the hotel (a savings of $9.95 per day).
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DEADLINE
You are responsible booking your own hotel accommodations.
The hotel reservation discount deadline is Friday, 6 July 2018. Please note that this time of year is the high-season for tourists and it is extremely likely that the hotel will quickly sell out.
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
You are responsible for arranging your own travel to/from the airport to the hotel.
To learn about the wide variety of transportation options in the Orlando area, click here.
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We look forward to seeing you at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista for this year’s Certiport® Global Partner Summit, the MOS World Championship, and the ACA World Championship.
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If you have questions about the Certiport Global Partner Summit, contact your Certiport representative. Questions relating to registration, the hotel or schedule can be e-mailed to the Event Team at gps@pearson.com.
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CONTACT US
E-mail: gps@pearson.com