September Education Program & Mixer
“Own Your IMPRINT: The Power of Lasting Impressions”
Presented by Jennifer Blackmon, CCXP, EmpowerAble
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • 4:00-6:30pm
Hosted by
Phoenix Convention Center & Venues
Room North 121 in the North Building
100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix 85004
Understand the power of lasting impressions. Your IMPRINT is your signature, the feeling people carry with them after every interaction, and it shows up in trust, loyalty, and performance. Dive into the IMPRINT Method and uncover practical moves to create moments of intention that build your personal brand.
Key takeaways:
- Personal branding
- How to create intention
- Why trust drives everything
- Decisions that strengthen relationships
PLEASE NOTE: for this student-focused program, we are encouraging students to join us complimentary. If you are a current student and would like to apply for an HSMAI student membership scholarship GO HERE. If you are a professional and would like to sponsor and mentor a student for $50, GO HERE.
AGENDA:
4:00pm-4:30pm … Registration, Hosted Mocktails, Networking & Raffle Sales
4:30pm-4:45pm … President’s Welcome & Announcements
4:45pm-5:45pm … Education Program
5:45pm-6:15pm … Networking with Appetizers and Mocktails
6:15-6:30pm … Raffle Drawings and Conclusion
For parking instructions, CLICK HERE.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Jennifer Blackmon is the Founder and President of EmpowerAble, a speaking and consulting firm. She brings passion, energy, and expertise to anyone with a desire to Own Their IMPRINT and create a better experience for their customers, staff, and stakeholders.
For over 15 years, Jennifer has inspired and worked with hundreds of respected brands across the globe like Mercedes Benz, Chick-fil-A, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Keller Williams, Providence Health, Sodexo, Sola, American Express, Salesforce, Vogue, Wells Fargo, Lego, Mayo Clinic, Nike, Goldfish Swim, Stretch Zone, and United Airlines.
As a CCXP, Certified Customer Experience Professional, and longtime hospitality executive, Jennifer doesn’t just talk a good game, she has done the work and knows what it takes firsthand to deliver an experience that builds loyalty.
Jennifer spent nearly 25 years with the Ritz-Carlton brand as an Executive, Senior Advisor, and Public Ambassador. For more information: https://www.jenniferblackmonspeaks.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST VENUE:
The Phoenix Convention Center is a premier, award-winning events venue located in the heart of downtown Phoenix.
- Total Size: Features nearly 1 million square feet of flexible meeting and exhibition space.
- Layout: Features an interconnected campus comprising North, West, and South buildings. The North and West buildings are connected by an underground exhibit hall and a skyway bridge over Third Street.
- Key Features: Includes a 312,500-square-foot main exhibition hall, multiple large ballrooms, 99 meeting rooms, and an IACC-certified Executive Conference Center.
- Design: Inspired by Arizona’s natural slot canyons and the vibrant colors of the Southwest.
More information is at: https://www.phoenixconventioncenter.com/