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Two Tensions Keeping Senior Event Professionals Up at Night

Velvet Chainsaw

The bad news is that full year performance for 2023 participation and revenues is expected to be 9.5% The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. Utilizing industry speakers for one of your keynote slots. below 2019. One can only hope!)

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In-person events: The best planning and technology guide (2023)

SpotMe Blog

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment.

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Elevating Event Experiences

SmartMeetings

List your top three, non-negotiable activities you must complete before your head hits the pillow! With a clear intention, you tailor every aspect of the event, from décor and entertainment to food and beverages, to align with your goals. Provide bite-size food portions to sample multiple dishes and eliminate food waste.

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Budgets Versus Costs: A Losing Battle?

MeetingsNet

This is according to the hundreds of planners who responded in late March to Meeting Professionals International’s Spring 2023 Meetings Outlook Report, which was released this week. Heading up the list is food and beverage, where 55 percent of planners have dealt with costs that are at least 10 percent higher than they were one year prior.

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The Essential Event Budgeting Guide 2023

Stova

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Food How much will food cost? Or perhaps it's having an impressive venue or a top industry keynote speaker.

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Event Planning Template: Your Timeline, Budget, and Checklist

Eventtia

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.)