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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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2019

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. Research and finalize your speakers. Confirm the final schedule of the conference. Plan for the rest of the logistics.

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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. As an attendee and exhibitor, I know the difference between a well-run conference and a bad one. The Event Organizer, It's No Easy Task.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

You’ve been working on your event for 6+ months — you’ve put in countless hours getting the venue locked down, the schedule finalized, speakers scheduled, the production design perfect. The day comes around and you wait in anticipation for your keynote speaker to step on stage. The best keynote speakers are hustlers.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

1 had no choice but to cancel its in-person event. Fortunately, this association had already planned a digital version of the conference to be held four weeks after the in-person event. This virtual extension quickly became the back-up plan for the in-person conference. It served as a very successful plan B.

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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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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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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. So how do you find a new, robust pool of potential speakers who are engaging, knowledgeable, and available? About the Author.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Speakers are a vital component to any event - and can be one of the most difficult. Finding enough speakers to fill your agenda is one thing; finding the right speakers is another. So how do you find a new, robust pool of potential speakers who are engaging, knowledgeable, and available? About the Author.

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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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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. The better experience your guest speaker has, the more likely they will be to work with you again in the future. How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Understand Your Speaker.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. The conference agenda is the plan upon which attendees build their personal conference plans and itinerary. It is one component of your conference that needs to shine.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

The Event Industry especially was hit the hardest but has sprung up to action with ideas as innovative as Virtual Conferences. . Being the norm of 2020, virtual conferences are now the staple form of delivering immediate content to one’s audience, while reaping immense benefits. THE NEEDS OF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

The Event Industry especially was hit the hardest but has sprung up to action with ideas as innovative as Virtual Conferences. . Being the norm of 2020, virtual conferences are now the staple form of delivering immediate content to one’s audience, while reaping immense benefits. THE NEEDS OF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

The Event Industry especially was hit the hardest but has sprung up to action with ideas as innovative as Virtual Conferences. . Being the norm of 2020, virtual conferences are now the staple form of delivering immediate content to one’s audience, while reaping immense benefits. THE NEEDS OF VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING.

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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

MAY 29, 2018

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. In exchange for their money, we give them access to hand-chosen speakers that dispense their knowledge.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

There’s never been a better time than right now to reimagine your education programming for your first in-person conference in some time, for many—in over two years. Conference education sessions have long been considered the main course of the event, yet typically they reek of status quo. That simply won’t work anymore.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

To avoid being fad-like in our conference planning process, here are seven emerging evergreen practices to consider and invest in instead. Conference leaders often use data like a weather report— summarizing the event conditions. In the future, conference professionals must use data to make better decisions.

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rsvpBOOK

MAY 2, 2017

Whether you are a newbie or experienced event professional, the day comes when you are put in charge of choosing the speakers for your event. Selecting the right event speaker or speakers can be the difference between great or not so great attendee experiences.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

Your real conference competition is not that event held six months after yours. Today’s technology driven, hyper-connected, instant gratification, real-time world puts you as a conference organizer in a difficult position. Too often our current conference planning processes focus on the greatest common denominator.

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Coterie Spark

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Coterie Spark team always recommends the following when planning fall conferences: Have a backup plan. For obvious reasons, conference hosts love to take advantage of cooling fall temperatures and provide outside events. In short, you’re going to want a fully fleshed-out backup plan. . Wind-proofing.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 28, 2017

Now this trend is appearing in conferences across the globe. Conference organizers, planning teams, and event producers aim to top last year’s event with a bigger-name speaker, larger budgets, trendy technology and greater wows. Yet few remember the primary conference speaker or tweeted about that message.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 4, 2017

This list of conference big ideas just doesn’t belong to the traditional, average conference planning process. Big Conference Ideas On The Road Less Traveled Part 2. All Planning Team Members Espouse The Same Mental Model For Learning. They have a role and place at a conference.

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InitLive

JULY 23, 2019

And the company that organizes the conference will have the most prestige and visibility at the event. You also know that planning a conference can be tricky— how do you create a dream conference that will go smoothly and benefit you, the organizer, and all attendees? What will people learn from your conference?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Let’s get planning!

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 25, 2018

Sometimes they say, “Well, I’m not in charge of programming, content or speakers. I get that from the education section or the conference technical teams.”. What does “owning the conference customer experience” mean to your daily conference planning tasks?

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A convention can be an exciting event that brings together like-minded individuals to explore an important topic or participate in activities that appeal to a special interest. However, these events are no easy feat to pull off. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices.

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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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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Understand the Purpose of the Event.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

More and more companies have been shifting to virtual events due to the pandemic, and the transition is providing a lot of benefits too. For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Understand the Purpose of the Event.

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 28, 2021

Overwhelmed by fall conference planning options? Well partner, what’s it gonna be: a virtual, in-person, or hybrid conference this fall? COVID-19 has changed the world, and has shifted how events and conferences are imagined/planned, it’s a new frontier! Virtual Conferences. Virtual Conferences.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Work conferences aren’t like any other event. Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Thursdays and Fridays are generally good days for conferences. Create a Marketing Plan.

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