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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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When setting out to plan a conference, it’s often said that choosing the right venue is the most important task. I find planning a conference is like playing cards, pick a card any card. And saying the venue selection is more important than say choosing the city or DMC or accommodations is a crap shoot.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

They plan for accidents, venue problems, protesters, weather related issues, and much more. One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Your venue may be well-protected, but how do you protect your participants after event hours? Venue risks.

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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. Where to Host Your Next Conference: 8 Best Locations.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. In order to reduce the chances of that happening to you, take a look at some tips and tricks that will help you deal with stress better and boost your productivity. That isn’t easy.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

After creating a near plastic-free annual conference , the Australian Marine Sciences Association and event management organization Encanta created a tip sheet for other groups hoping to reduce the use of plastics at their meetings. Reduce number of bins/plastic bin liners in the venue. AMSA2019 to AMSA conference), or.

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InitLive

JULY 23, 2019

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? Try these tips: Determine Your Objectives. The theme is a key element in your conference planning process. Find Your Venue.

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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? Our conference planning becomes projecting status quo with new dates, new location and a new venue.

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InitLive

APRIL 17, 2019

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? Try these five tips: 1. Before you begin an endeavor as significant as planning a conference, you need to know who you are planning the conference for.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2019

Conference planning is a complex and intense task, with a whole host of ways in which things can go wrong. It’s pretty likely that your focus will rest largely on the big things: booking venues, hiring staff, confirming speakers and attendees. More : 8 Essential Email Writing Tips. Use these tips to get it right.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 15, 2020

With the era of digitalization and the current Coronavirus pandemic, hosting your medical conferences virtually will be a great idea to capitalize on what’s coming your way. – Having an actionable plan to introduce your new ideas in new ways. Let’s evaluate 10 tips to host your next virtual medical conference. .

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 25, 2017

Then we can focus on changing our conference participants’ learning spaces with the right goal in mind—nurturing their learning. Hat tips Rebecca Louise Hare and Dr. Robert Dillon authors of The Space: A Guide for Educators.). Are You Putting Lipstick On Outdated Conference Education Models And Calling It A Success?

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

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. Once you know the date, you can plan all the other aspects. In fact, it’s best to pick a weekday for your conference so employees feel more compelled to attend.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Knowing which questions to ask a potential client can help an event organizer select the right venue. In this post I’m going to show you why the budget planning process doesn’t have to be the toughest part of an event proposal. Tip – look for venues that are within walking distance or consider hosting the event in-house (at the hotel).

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Hubb

JANUARY 15, 2019

Unlike throwing a party, conferences are much more intricate with lots of things to think about including venue hire, keynote speakers, audience engagement and agenda. These top tips for conference event management are sure to be a helping hand when planning a conference.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. Which venue will be available? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event? Preparations These tips for organizing a conference start with prep work. Where exactly should you start?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

You’re expected to deliver highly participatory, forward-thinking, experience-driven, sensory-laden, learner-centered, performance-focused conferences that move the needle for your customers. Too often our current conference planning processes focus on the greatest common denominator. We’re outdated from the start.

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Eventinterface

JULY 12, 2017

On the other side, for meeting planners who are keenly aware of sustainable practices, how should they communicate their desires with the vendors and venues they seek to do business with? What are your top three tips planners should keep in mind when developing a sustainability strategy for their meetings and events? Julia Spangler.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2022

Deciding on your conference space is a big decision when working in corporate event management, as the space needs to work for your event brief. Here at Seven Events, we offer conference planning services to make your next venue selection as smooth as possible. What are the staff like when you view the conference space?

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Eventinterface

JUNE 3, 2018

On the other side, for meeting planners who are keenly aware of sustainable practices, how should they communicate their desires with the vendors and venues they seek to do business with? What are your top three tips planners should keep in mind when developing a sustainability strategy for their meetings and events? Julia Spangler.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 3, 2018

On the other side, for meeting planners who are keenly aware of sustainable practices, how should they communicate their desires with the vendors and venues they seek to do business with? What are your top three tips planners should keep in mind when developing a sustainability strategy for their meetings and events? Julia Spangler.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. Pick a venue.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Set that knockout, make-or-break first impression with these on-site registration tips and best practices. It's event management 101 to relay important venue information with event attendees before they step foot on-premise. Survey the Venue for Logical Check-In Flow. How to Make On-Site Check-In Smooth and Effective.

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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! Hybrid Conferences. Tough question, we know.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

So, you want to plan an event? First thing's first, you need a killer venue. San Francisco is an amazing city with a ton of exciting and unique venues to choose from. We've compiled a list of the top 15 San Francisco event venues to help you, National Historic Landmarks and retired 1924 Federal Reserve spaces included.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 27, 2018

And when your conference content can be found on the web for free…. Registration discounts, tourist attraction locations, newly remodeled venues, the latest, greatest whiz-bang technology innovations and a jammed-packed schedule of speakers can quickly fade from one year to another. Then you can make the common conference uncommon.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Typically thought of as venues for large conferences, convention centers are now repositioning themselves to attract small to medium sized groups. It’s also an area, according to my colleagues, that conference service staff are fully aware of and, more importantly, able to jump in and offer assistance.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 5, 2018

Well, we have here more than 100 curated resources on topics ranging from event planning tips to the latest policy changes and more for you to get reading.It’s Consider it your own mini-library of event industry resources. Here are 100+ articles to help you work your way through event planning of today: Event Planning Tips.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 14, 2018

To make your event planning process a little easier, here are 10 tips to help you create the best on-site registration experience that will wow attendees. Know before you go - This first tip isn’t for on-site registration but for before your event even begins. Looking for more event solutions and advice?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

But, just because conferences have a heavy business-focus, doesn’t mean they need to be (or should be) lifeless! Even on a small budget, there are simple ways to get the most out of conference staging ideas. That’s where the right environment comes into play – particularly, by creating ambiance with conference staging.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

Don’t stop at just the big-ticket items like your venue, food and beverage, and AV (although these do make it on the list). And once you get there, will it be a $100 cab ride to the venue? Pro tip: use a tool like Social Tables’ Pocket Planner to use CIC-approved quantities for food and beverage. Top 10 Tips For Making A Budget.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Event blogs are chock full of goodies to help organizers and attendees get the most out of their conference planning and event going experience. The Bizzabo Blog has been listed by Capterra as the number one event planning resource for organizers, let alone the best blog. Conferences That Work. Plan Your Meetings.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 18, 2018

Ultimately, a successful conference leadership team must focus on creating a customer-centric conference strategy. What Is Your Conference Centered On? What is your conference centered on? Sure conference organizers have a tendency to follow the money. It’s really the only choice for growth.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 23, 2018

Smartsheet Event Budget Workbook and Conference Planning Worksheet. These are best for smaller events without too many moving parts, and cover basic expenses such as venue, decorations, and staff. Venue and decorations. Here are a few examples: Venue: Room rental. Miscellaneous: Venue decor. A/V: Projectors.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. Here, we have compiled the best tips and practices you need to know to successfully organize the next best virtual event in your company. Just the way it is done differs.

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