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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.

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How To Plan An Event

ePly

Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. social media posts, photo pages, etc.). tornado, hurricane, etc.),

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Recession-Proofing Your Job: Do You Know Your VORP?

Event Leadership Institute

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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AV Advice from the Experts

Connect Your Meetings

We asked experts to help deconstruct the complexities of the AV world to equip event coordinators of all experience levels with new information to employ at upcoming conferences. Site selection, for both the destination and specific venues, also plays a key role in determining AV expenses. What’s Trending in AV.

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5 Online Event Planning Classes To Jumpstart Your Career

Capterra Event Management

My program directors are so engaged with our upcoming November conference based off of the feedback I gave them from my course.” Social Event Planning. Conferences. Event Marketing and Social Media. Site Selection. Vendor/Contract Management. Universal Class: Event Planning 101.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Venue Selection. Conferences. Social Event Planning. Event Marketing and Social Media. Site Selection. Includes conferences, meetings, graduations. Social media makes this easier than ever, especially with professional networks like LinkedIn. Wedding Planning Strategy. Aesthetics.

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Make Your Conference Memorable With Spiced-Up Keynotes, Engaging Design and Workshops

Endless Events

To do this, you need to make your conference memorable. Not planning conferences? Eventbrite has compiled some of the most relevant event statistics across various fronts, from event marketing and promotion to social media and technology. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. Click To Tweet.