SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2022

As conference organisers, there is a lot to consider when planning a large-scale event. 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. Below are 3 top tips to consider when choosing your next conference space.

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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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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. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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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. In-Person Conferences.

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Coterie Spark

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As we continue to navigate what the “new normal” means for in-person gatherings around the world, we remain in what we call the Wild West of Conference Planning. With that in mind, here are a few things to consider when planning your next conference: Government Mandates and Venue Requirements .

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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. The budget planning process for an event begins at the initial planning stage.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. For example, the weight of recycled material can actually be weighed on a scale, in ideal circumstances, or be tracked and reported through detailed venue hauling records.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

If you are chosen to be a conference organizer, you should take it as an opportunity to give back to the society. 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?

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision. If you understand your target audience, it’s not a challenge to build such a conference vision.

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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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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. Associated housing and transportation costs.

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

With an excellent event team and a good strategy, you can plan and organize a successful conference for your organization. However, approaching conference planning with outdated methods can lead to a slow and exhausting planning process. Event Planning Automation. Venue Sourcing and Event Logistics.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As an event manager, it's up to you to curate an easy check-in process, one that ideally makes guests forget the more tedious logistics of attending a conference, camp or community event. It's event management 101 to relay important venue information with event attendees before they step foot on-premise. Banners or flags. Table throws.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Sample previous work: Sample your speaker's previous work — including their talks, books or conferences — to get the best feel for their message and abilities. Maintaining an open line of communication through each step of the planning process is the most effective way to manage conference speakers. Trust Your Speaker.

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Coterie Spark

JULY 25, 2022

It’s been a busy summer for Coterie Spark — our team is racking up the travel miles across North America for conference site visits. These trips are essential to producing a well-planned meeting or conference, which is why we often visit multiple times in advance of an event. We love hired drivers A true gamechanger in our book.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The typical conference attendee will throw away over 4 pounds of waste per day, according to Event Manager Blog. For a small three-day industry conference of approximately 1,000 attendees, that translates into over 12,500 pounds of discards — about the same as four compact cars producing 530 metric ton equivalents of CO 2.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Alternately, if you focus more on corporate events, your niche would be businesses holding meetings and conferences. Why Event Planning Niches Are Important. Corporate event planners – businesses holding meetings and conferences. Event planners for trade shows – companies that organize trade shows and conferences.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Online registration and early bird check-ins can dramatically reduce registration lines at the onset of conferences, expos, certification courses and similar events. Planning a conference? Some floorplan management software can even help you manage housing or room-block reservations as well as multi-venue bookings.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

You won't always get the chance to tour a venue in-person. Digital venue floor plans are your next best bet when any situation prevents you from a first-hand tour. For an even greater exploration of the venue, consider asking for matterport imaging or similar 3D replications for an ultra-realistic walkthrough.

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