Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

“It should be really obvious that we aren’t just order takers,” she said, putting the enhanced role of the corporate meeting professional in perspective. “We We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”.

Financial 98

Financial Insurance Contracts Medical Meetings 98

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

My event management company was hit hard, and I was hindered after having contracted COVID-19 myself (it’s no joke—take it from a long-hauler still feeling the effects a year later). I used the capstone project, combined with input from a mentor gained in the program, to successfully position my business for virtual events.

Event Management 111

Event Management Management Meetings Tourism 111

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

While the surge in virtual has provided a path for events and meetings to continue, it isn’t quite the same as connecting in person. Even though the pandemic is far from done, the industry is starting to shift the conversation from pivoting to virtual to preparing for the return of modified in-person events and meetings.

2020 52

2020 Trade Shows Event Design Contracts 52

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Following the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, for example, attendee safety has become a key focus for event professionals. Be super careful with those insidious “resort fees” charged extensively in large event cities. Contract law around venue rental can be complex.

Venues 40

Venues Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 40