BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NSA New Orleans - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NSA New Orleans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nsaneworleans.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NSA New Orleans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T033205 CREATED:20260327T144013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T130124Z UID:1250-1775898000-1775907000@nsaneworleans.com SUMMARY:Shift Happens. So Does AI: Real Tools for Speakers Who Are Done Guessing with James Feldman\, CSP DESCRIPTION:Skip to Registration \nKicking us off\, an intro by Rachel Avery on how New Orleans & Company works with speakers for NOLA conferences.\n\n\n\n \n \n You’ve heard the AI hype. You’ve probably tried a tool or two. And you’re still not sure if any of it is actually moving the needle for your speaking business. \nJames Feldman\, CSP\, was in the same place. Then he stopped chasing AI trends and started using AI the way a speaker actually works — and everything shifted. \nIn this hands-on session\, James cuts through the noise and gives you the exact frameworks\, prompts\, and systems he uses to book more\, prep faster\, and deliver measurably better results for clients. \nNo theory. No fluff. Just tools you can use before your flight home. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA 90-day AI action roadmap built for speakers\, trainers\, and coaches\nProven prompt systems for marketing\, proposals\, and content creation\nAutomation workflows that free up time without sacrificing your voice\nReal business case studies — outcomes you can replicate and report to clients\nConfidence that you’re not behind anymore\n\nJames also brings chocolates. Consider that your first takeaway. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n About Rachel Avery\nDirector of Convention Services & Events\, New Orleans & Company \nRachel Avery has proudly served as the Director of Convention Services & Events with New Orleans & Company since 2015. Born outside of Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, Rachel moved to Phoenix\, Arizona in 2000\, where she began her career in hospitality with the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau as a member of the Sales team from 2000–2004. \nIn 2004\, Rachel relocated to New Orleans\, where she joined the sales team at the Radisson Hotel/Park Plaza Hotel before finding her true calling: Convention Services. In 2007\, she joined New Orleans & Company and quickly discovered her passion for supporting clients and showcasing the city’s world-renowned hospitality. Rising through the department\, she now leads a team of 11 talented women\, fostering excellence at every turn. \nConvention Services at New Orleans & Company plays a critical role in supporting clients from the moment they make contact to the time the last delegate departs. Rachel and her team connect planners with venues and resources across the city\, coordinate efficient site visits\, and manage complex logistics to ensure every meeting delivers an authentic New Orleans experience. \nRachel is recognized as the planner’s expert in New Orleans. Whether organizing a second-line parade\, a fun-run\, organizing transportation routes or other complex logistics\, Rachel has the expertise to bring a client’s vision to life. She collaborates closely with member partners across the hospitality community to ensure every meeting attendee experiences the best of New Orleans. \nOften finding herself in a teaching role\, Rachel uses her deep institutional knowledge\, patience\, and genuine care for people to guide both clients and colleagues through the dynamic meetings industry. Her ability to combine these strengths with the unique hospitality New Orleans is known for makes her a driving force behind the city's reputation as a premier meetings destination. \nNow in her 18th year with New Orleans & Company\, Rachel’s dedication\, expertise\, and passion continue to leave a lasting impact on the clients she serves and the community she represents. \n  \nLOCATION:\nThe Foundation Room at OnPath FCU \n3131 North I-10 Service Road\nMetairie\, LA\, 70002\n \nPlease RSVP and let us know if you plan to attend! \n\nRegister\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Can you attend?*\n \n \n Yes\, I'll be there in person\n \n \n \n Please send me the ZOOM Information\n How would you like to pay for the 04/11/2026 NSANO workshop?*\n \n \n Non-Member - $40 (PayPal)\n \n \n \n Member - Free\n \n \n \n I have a discount code\n \n \n \n It's My First Time! - FREE\n Discount Code*How did you hear about this event?\n \n \n NSANO Website\n \n \n \n NSANO Email Newsletter\n \n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n \n Friend\n \n \n \n Other\n Social media (please specify):*Comments and/or questionsDiscount\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Total URL:https://nsaneworleans.com/event/james-feldman/ LOCATION:The Foundation Room at OnPath FCU\, 3131 North I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA\, 70002 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nsaneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-24-at-6.50.02-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR