F IDI N E WS FIDI FLIES GLOBAL ALLIANCE FLAG AT IAM The FIDI team was out in force at IAMs annual convention, held in Chicago at the beginning of October. There, the team caught up with existing industry friends and made many new ones, while finding time to attend some of the events thought-provoking seminars. Magali Horbert, FIDIs Marketing and Communications Manager, reports T MAGALI HORBERT he IAM Convention took place between October 3 and 6, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago with members of the international relocation business coming together to share experiences, listen to talks about latest developments and discuss the industrys future direction. FIDIs signature red booth in the expo hall was jampacked with visitors throughout, with prospective applicants keen to find out what it takes to join the FIDI family. Lydia Cope, of FIDIs Membership Services, guided prospective applicants on the application process and the benefits of FIDI membership, while John Prooij and Isabel Chillopa of the FAIM Coordination Centre held meetings The FIDI team on the IAM booth. From left, Magali Horbert, Jesse van Sas, John Prooij, Isabel Chillopa and Lydia Cope with some of the 60-plus companies currently working on meeting the FAIM standard. Isabel and John provided prospective Affiliates with the necessary tools and advice to prepare for their onsite audit, with audit bookings set to increase this quarter as a direct result. I was on hand to talk to Affiliates about FIDIs exciting communications and marketing developments, and to help sponsors find the right sponsorship package for the FIDI Conference in Osaka. Richard Walters, of FIDI Focus, was also on site to meet Affiliates, discussing content for future issues of the magazine and the different advertising options available to Affiliates and selected supplier companies. Visitors to the FIDI booth The FIDI team toasts the end of the IAM Convention Fred Bear took a break from his international travels to appear on the FIDI stand 38 FF294 DecJan20 pp38-39 FIDI News.indd 38 WWW. F I D I . OR G 20/11/2019 13:14