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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

MeetingsNet

That was the message from Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events. She told the GMID audience that building out business events “means there will be constant change. Every meeting element—the budget, the agenda, the food and beverage, the production, all of it—will go through several iterations as the planning goes on.

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

MeetingsNet

Consider your needs before purchasing an event-management software platform. The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. Make sure you understand the AV contract. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • Want more?

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Savvy Contract Negotiations. In-House Catering.

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10 Tips for Choosing The Perfect Conference Venue

Bizzabo

Accessibility: The location of the event venue is paramount for maximizing event attendance. At 63%, accessibility is the biggest factor in choosing an event destination ( EventMB ). of planners have an event spend less than $100K — budget constraints should be conveyed to the venue from the start. Not at your event!

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

With 10 out of the 20 leading life science companies in our customer database, we’ve worked with 80+ pharma event management companies. And many of them use our fully compliant life science event platform and mobile event app to help pharma companies manage engaging HCP events.

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Essential Event Management Components to Power Your Event

Socio Events

Determine your event budget during the initial planning phases and ensure all stakeholders sign off and agree on the numbers. When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Are you running an in-person event? Are you managing a virtual event?

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Event Budget

Guidebook

Creating an event budget can be overwhelming! With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. While building your event program with these high-level items and estimates, you will have a better projection of the total expenses.