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and detail how to create inclusive environments. Lynn Wellish, an award- winning hospitality industry trainer and speaker, will discuss how to “put lead generation in your comfort zone” by offering tips and tricks to overcome sales call reluctance. Inspiring Imagination The show is especially important as a source for new ideas and for unleashing attendees’ imagination, IMEX’s Talking Point this year. The IMEX Group is championing imagi- nation through encouraging attendees "Many of our exhibitors' properties contain spas that are themselves ISPA members and ISPA Conference & Expo attendees." to consider how they can collaborate with other organizations and the benefits this can bring. Through its Talking Point, IMEX celebrates diversity and also focuses on best practices in event sustainability, with education sessions designed to encourage exhibitors and buyers to reduce their environmental impact. EventMB, an online resource for event professionals, is delivering a session on ‘Unleash your event imagination: how to ask what if?’ and also presenting research on Imagination in Events. n SEPtEmbEr ■ PULSE 2019 43