'Katrina General' to Address Meeting Industry Professionals in Live, Web Event

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Keppler Speakers, a speakers bureau with an expertise in today's professional marketplace of ideas, presents another episode of its popular web event series, "Face to Face." The free, online web events give prominent speakers the opportunity to share ideas and insights in an interactive forum.  The latest episode, "From Recovery to Revival: A Conversation with 'Katrina General' Russel Honore and VP of the New Orleans CVB Donna Karl," airs tomorrow, Wednesday, September 1st at 4pm EDT/1pm PDT.

"Face to Face" host and celebrated meeting planner Joan Eisenstodt moderates the discussion with guests Honore and Karl, as they share the lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina about preparing for, managing and leading organizations in the face of disaster.

Marking the 5th anniversary since the hurricane, the live, web event gives an inside glimpse into the perspectives of two leaders who were on the ground during and after the hurricane and saw firsthand the city's need for change.  General Honore, instrumental in immediate relief post-Katrina, shows how creating a culture of preparedness is vital for recovering from inevitable disasters and leading in the 21st century.  Advocating for the meeting and convention industry, NOCVB's Donna Karl demonstrates how her efforts in communicating the status of the city's recovery could mean a new face for New Orleans' tourism industry.

"General Honore and Donna Karl can teach our industry much about preparing for even in the worst of disasters," said John Truran, Senior Vice President at Keppler Speakers.

Truran continues, "Keppler Speakers' 'Face to Face' live discussions are conducted by meetings industry experts, making the conversation enlightening and memorable."

"Face to Face" host and industry pioneer, Joan Eisenstodt, is one of Meeting News magazine's "25 Most Influential People" bringing in over 30 years of meeting planning experience.  A powerful force in the industry, she was named the 2006 Professional Meeting Partner of the Year by the National Speakers Association.  During the live interview, Eisenstodt will ask the questions you'd like to ask, and also take comments and questions.

Tune in live on Wednesday, September 1st at 4:00PM EDT/1:00 PM PDT for From Recovery to Revival: A Conversation with 'Katrina General' Russel Honore and VP of the New Orleans CVB Donna Karl.  Registration for "Face to Face" is now available online at www.telenect.com/facetoface.  

Join us for our next web event, "Election 2010: Finding Common Ground" on October 13th, 1:00 PM EDT, featuring USA Today's "Common Ground" syndicated columnists Bob Beckel and Cal Thomas.

More information about "Face to Face," Keppler Speakers bureau, and our full roster of keynote speakers can be found online, at www.kepplerspeakers.com, www.facebook.com/kepplerspeakers, or on Twitter @KepplerSpeakers.

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