Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 14, 2016

It is a depression in our ability to provide adequate thinking about our conference planning. Here are three common conference planning hazards that appear in one form or another across event landscapes. Conference Planning Treadmills Thinkhole. Where do you as a conference organizer get stuck?

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

A clear and concise conference planning checklist will not only contribute to the success of your event, but will also help keep you organized and sane…both definite musts in successful conference planning! The best way to an organized event is an uber organized event planning checklist.

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Coterie Spark

JULY 12, 2021

Setting expectations for your event, your planner and your attendees. Planning a hybrid conference, a combination of an in-person conference with a “virtual” online component, can be a lot of fun, but also demands clarity and expertise. So, let’s round ‘em up! Which tier is best for you?

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In general, the success of every meeting and conference starts with the experience, skills and organization of the conference planner. The job of a conference planner takes time, energy, hard work and can be an overwhelming responsibility. Conference Planner and Conference Planning – So Many Hats Upon One Little Head!

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is a lot of planning that goes into an in-person conference event. That's why it is so important to start your conference planning process well in advance. It is helpful to review your successes and shortcomings from your last conference and use that information to help inform your planning this time around.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path. Conference Planning Seattle – ENTCO International.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Are you part of the meeting and conference planning world? So many of us in the conference and event planning world have found that using conference and event planning software solutions can enhance and improve the planning approach and progression. All at the same time? But do not fear!

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Once the organization has established the reasons, objectives and goals for the conference, the meeting planner gets going, plotting, designing and mapping out the blueprint to organize all the components of the meetings and conference. Conference Planning Resources – Why oh WHY!? Wondering how to plan a conference?

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Software – Is It Right for You? There are several different options for planners to look at when considering conference planning software. There are some softwares available that can help you plan your entire conference, every little detail, from a to z.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Whether you are new to conference management or just starting out, as you prepare for your next conference it's always a good idea to step outside your box and explore what's changed. With so many moving parts, people and programs, the chance of logistical issues is big and a detailed plan is paramount to success.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

In general, the success of every meeting and conference starts with the experience, skills and organization of the conference planner. The job of a conference planner takes time, energy, hard work and can be an overwhelming responsibility. Conference Planner and Conference Planning – So Many Hats Upon One Little Head!

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Finalize the planning and execution committees and allocate their respective tasks. These are the crucial months in your conference planning process and if you can get the majority of the planning done during this period, then you will feel less stressed in the coming time. Confirm the final schedule of the conference.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 11, 2016

Planning conferences and events takes great organizational skill and a close attention to detail. It does not matter where you hold your event. Bad weather can kill outdoor events stone dead. Bad weather can kill outdoor events stone dead. Bad weather can affect indoor events too. CHECK THE WEATHER.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

This means their experience both during and in-between conference events are in your hands. Not to worry, that’s why we’ve put together all our conference planning guides here, to make sure you plan the best event experience for them. Conference Events Think Outside the Ballroom.

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webMOBI

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Conference planning is no cake walk. Every professional event planner and organizer has to pay attention to every possible nuance present at each stage in an event. The post 10 reasons why conference planning software are a boon for event planners appeared first on WebMobi.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

If you have ever planned a meeting or event, then you know just how many details and tasks are involved to execute it. It doesn’t matter how much experience you have, you’ll still need an action plan to keep on top of what needs to be done, and when. And that’s where an event planning checklist comes in.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 9, 2018

And just as important, how and what do we think about our conferences and events? How do we understand our conference planning processes, its underlying assumptions, and our customers, partners, exhibitors, and stakeholders? What triggers our thinking and reasoning about our events? How do we think?

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Event Age by Swapcard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As an event organizer, you’re probably looking for ways to simplify the conference planning process while still being able to reach your event objectives. One that helps save time and money, draws in a larger number of attendees year-over-year, and minimizes the stress of running a memorable event.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Without a doubt, conference apps are a must-have tool for any event organizer. In fact, an overwhelming 91% of event organizers claim event apps are crucial to their success. Even attendees themselves enjoy using event apps and consider this technology an integral part of their event experience.

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Dynamic Events

MAY 10, 2017

Our sister company Hubb has created The Ultimate Guide to Conference Planning eBook to give you access to the collective decades of conference planning experience. The post The Ultimate Guide to Conference Planning appeared first on Dynamic Events Inc.

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SevenEvents

JULY 12, 2023

Are you currently thinking of organising a conference event for your company ? The success of your event depends on meticulous planning and flawless execution. That’s where our conference planning service can make all the difference.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 21, 2019

So why do our conference advisory teams, staff and leadership falsely assume that once we get to a certain point in our event’s history, our conference structure, processes and programming are built-in and self-sustaining? Why do we falsely assume that our event and its customers are self-perpetuating?

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InitLive

APRIL 17, 2019

In an increasingly interconnected world where relationship is key for business, conferences are a must-have for proper networking. And the company that organizes the conference will have the most prestige and visibility at the event. Start the planning process early. A great conference needs a great venue.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. How would you score your event partners in these areas?

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Event Smart

JUNE 16, 2023

A career in the events industry is widely sought after today. According to Allied Market Research, the events industry is expected to reach $1,552.9 The trade show and conference planning segment alone has 77,816 workers in the US in 2022. billion by 2028.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 13, 2016

What is the breakthrough you most want to see happen in your conference in the next year? What do you imagine could be possible if you were truly collaborating with your conference planning team, leadership and volunteers? How will this webinar help your conference planning? Register now.

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Event Age by Swapcard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As an event organizer, you’re probably looking for ways to simplify the conference planning process while still being able to reach your event objectives. One that helps save time and money, draws in a larger number of attendees year-over-year, and minimizes the stress of running a memorable event.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Your thoughts are turning to a career in the Hospitality and Event Management Industry. More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields. From Hotel and/or F&B Management to travel and tourism to event and conference planning.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 4, 2018

Here are six ways to focus on designing your team’s experience during your next conference planning process. Embrace Your Event As A Giving Field. Read more about embracing your conference as a giving field here. How have you thought about your own experience during the conference planning process?

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Focus on communicating the benefits of your specific conference in a way that’s relevant to your audience, so you can maximize attendee registration and participation. A reliable team Planning a conference is not a one-person show. Having a competent and diverse team is critical to your conference’s success.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 29, 2018

See your conference as a giving field and reap its new harvests. The Traditional Transactional Conference Model. Too often we see our conferences as one-way transactions. Customers pay to attend our event located in a distinct city on exact dates at specific times. Embrace Your Event As A Giving Field.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 21, 2023

Jessica Blake, Senior Director-Global Events, Confluent Creating an event for the industry, as opposed to only your customers, is a power move that requires a nuanced approach. They need to come to this event and see it as the data streaming event, where they can learn from anyone who’s in this community,” Blake says.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 28, 2018

.* Anyone striving to build a 21st century sustainable conference needs to understand organizational debt, how it impacts their event and how to prevent it. Think about the process some organizations use to pick conference speakers, award lecturers and content for a scientific program. Defining Organizational Debt.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. However, without a good conference planning checklist, the chances are you won’t be able to transform this vision into reality. What is a corporate conference planning checklist? Corporate conference planning checklist.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. The need to control costs will also place greater emphasis on proving event ROI.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2018

Refactoring As A Metaphor For Conference Improvement. What we need is a conference refactor to fix our organizational debt — to make it possible for our planning and event to evolve. We need the support and freedom to clean up some of our archaic planning processes and sunset outdated legacy procedures.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 18, 2018

It is creating a habit of regularly questioning every conference planning practice and programming component that we currently use. This includes asking the more obvious yet often elusive questions of “Why are we holding a conference? What’s the purpose of our event? Who is our target market and our primary customer?

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