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Interviews with Planners - Chivonne Hyppolite

Eventinterface

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. Put on your lab coat and step into the Abstract Elements laboratory. The worst industry trend of the year has been the bacon bar.

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Concerns about using facial analysis at events

Conferences that Work

In 2017, Apple introduced Face ID to unlock its phones and authenticate payments. As I write this, the European Parliament is close to outlawing facial recognition in public spaces, though negotiations on the final wording are still underway. They have been available since the 1960s. You’re almost certainly in it.)

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What Did You Do Differently Last Year?

PCMA Convene

Better contract negotiations. For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. This event originally was just for our state but now is becoming a regional event. . • We may shorten our 2017 meeting, have one less speaker, reduce the meal costs. •

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What You Told Us About Your Biggest Challenge Surprised Us

PCMA Convene

Negotiating with hotels in a seller’s market. Speak your mind by participating in the 2017 Meetings Market Survey. We are expected every year to increase our attendance and improve our meeting, but without any budget increases.”). Making revenue goals. Managing staff and volunteers. Recruiting speakers. Lack of staff. .

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

Mariska Kesteloo : Mariska Kesteloo is a founder of the Word of MICE which she established in the year of 2017. Previously named as a panel speaker at Event Tech Live 2016 and a judge for Event Technology Awards 2017, Roisin is currently the Director of Global Technology Implementation & Management at CWT Meetings and Events.

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Interviews with Planners - Greg Jenkins

Eventinterface

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party.

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More Than Child’s Play in Calgary

PCMA Convene

You learn so many things about yourself… [including] how to negotiate with other people. — City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) July 14, 2017. A post shared by Layla Isaac Foundation (@laylaisaacfoundation) on Sep 14, 2017 at 10:14am PDT. It’s physical, it’s emotional, it’s fun.”. Having an Impact.

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