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"I2M is a conference for pros, given by the pros. Being able to attend only one conference, it is a no brainer to come to I2M. The hosts and conference leaders are just absolutely marvelous...full of good ideas backed up by factual science."
- Greg Norton
Area Manager, External Affairs
AT&T

I2M isn't for the faint of heart. We value...

We value:

  • Grassroots input. We have an Advisory Committee that provides insight on the topics most important to experienced political involvement professionals.
  • A robust curriculum, the science of influence (it's not an art), professional development, and going "an inch wide and a mile deep" on PAC and grassroots execution strategies (and we were the first to do it that way).
  • Political involvement professionals who want to learn and raise the bar vs. go on a junket (although we have lots of fun).
  • Our participants! We embrace vigorous discussion and idea sharing.
  • Giving back. We spend a volunteer afternoon at the Beacon of Hope project (optional activity, although over 30% of last year's conference participants joined the fun).
  • Doing work and life in a way that demonstrates excellence.

2010 Conference Agenda Highlights
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  • Would you like to know what the latest research (from GWU's Graduate School of Political Management) reveals about the best and worst uses of social media in politics that you can apply to your job?
  • Are you curious what the latest research says about how hundreds of your colleagues "win hearts and minds" inside their organizations (among 14 other benchmarks)?
  • Do you know the motivational and fundraising secrets you can learn from an experienced labor union leader?
  • Do you know the difference between a nice grassroots story and a persuasive grassroots story?
  • Are you a “type A” person who wants to get things done without collateral damage to your co-workers, family, and volunteers?
  • Do you know the psychology behind diffusing and preventing your members' anger over controversial legislative issues?
  • Are you tired of hearing about social media examples and want social media success stories?
  • Do want maximum interaction with veteran political involvement professionals via our trademark PAC and Grassroots Town Hall formats?
  • Do you wonder what PACs that consistently rake in the most receipts year after year know that you may not?
  • Do you know your four innate strengths and how to leverage them for career acceleration and grassroots and PAC results?
  • Ever wonder when or if it's time to revamp your PAC communications, and how to successfully reinvent them?
  • Do you want to transform your PAC board members from deadweight to dynamic?
  • Want to find new, legal ways to maximize your corporate PAC money?