Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. Whether you’re running a large-scale conference, an intimate retreat, or a virtual town hall, implement creative, engaging, and interactive elements to enhance the experience. Clearly outline expectations, deliverables, and deadlines in writing.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. A little star power can be a powerful motivator for selling tickets or convincing people to stay until the last day of a conference. As a result, she contacted the manager to pull a contract that had been sent.

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. 6 months before the event.

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TicketBud

JUNE 7, 2019

With Gerry Brooks from Celebrate Educators Overview In this episode we talk to social media star, event speaker and elementary school principal Gerry Brooks. We invited Gerry to the podcast to talk about his rise to internet stardom and what it’s like to be both the talent and the event organizer for a traveling one man show.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Meaning, reducing travel is one of the easiest and most significant ways to make a large environmental impact.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I The Hub will include the Google Xi CoLaboratory, which brings Google’s partnership with IMEX to a new level.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 3, 2020

For the past 31 years, KPMG has hosted its Annual Insurance Industry Conference in New York. KPMG Events & Meetings Manager Shannon Angelakis explained how the company re-imagined the annual in-person conference to a virtual event to deliver much-needed updates around these topics. Speaker Prep. Developing the Event Plan. “As

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Sometimes, the projectile comes in the form of a volcano, hurricane, rogue audio visual technician, speaker or guest. Thornsberry was producing a conference for Canadian Association of Tour Operators at historic Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta. Senior Manager, Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Events, Tupperware Brands.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. Shift: Revolution of Recognition and Rewards.

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Coterie Spark

MAY 27, 2019

Hosting a multi-day conference or stand alone event can be a very rewarding and overwhelming process. If you have a booth or table set up at another conference, anyone who walks by may be considering your event. Create a way for registrants to connect with other attendees and speakers. First impressions are everything.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

However, when Omicron emerged and a new spike in hospitalisations was predicted, our worry was if our audience was going to be able to get away from their posts to attend; were we going to be able to field speakers or an educational faculty for them to address? Nicola Hardaker, Managing DirectorHg3 Conferences Ltd.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months? Just as we worked with our travel partners on new security measures post-9/11, we will do the same after COVID-19,” he says. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Redefining Incentive.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Motivational speakers.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. How to Turn a Profit with the New Hybrid.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. The day will wrap up with a choice of four light-hearted ‘Social Soirees’ at 4.30pm.

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 9, 2017

Meeting and event planners travel. Some travel a little, some travel a lot. Some travel so much that their plants all dry up and the dog left a note on the door that said “yo stranger, I am outta here” Thankfully, my travel schedule is right in between the two extremes. They just have too. FitBit Blaze.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 98

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Each year the association hosts an annual conference for members featuring three full days of in-person networking and education. However, research also showed that 40 percent of members working for cities and municipalities couldn’t attend in-person due to travel restrictions. Speaker Prep.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Even companies that canceled key conferences altogether in the chaos of 2020 have announced they are bringing back at least the virtual component. Facebook’s F8 developer conference will be a one-day streaming event in June “to celebrate, inspire and help developers grow.” I have a gypsy soul, and I miss traveling. This sucks.”.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Especially given that 96% of HCPs say they would benefit from more virtual HCP events and conferences (MedData Group). This allows pharma companies to draw up contracts and agreements based on relevant laws and comply with them without any doubts or confusion. This may include time for travel under certain conditions.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This is partly due to the fact that 68% of the KOLs surveyed believe that attending a pharma ad board in person puts their patients at risk while they travel. Pro Tip: Give yourself enough time to complete the contracting process with the advisors. This will greatly speed up the contracting process.

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

Conference organiser, NZZ Connect, is a branch of the leading Swiss publication Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ). NZZ Connect organises national conferences such as the Swiss Economic Forum focusing on business topics and brings communities together that are passionate about a given subject. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Avoid conflicts with other conferences in your target industry, school breaks, public and religious holidays. Entertainment, guest speakers or presenters; factor in travel, accommodations, per diems and other consumables. Staff and Board Members’ travel expenses and accommodations.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Meeting planners are under a lot of stress because right now it’s not about getting one thing — the in-person conference — right. You don’t have that flexibility — something everyone needs these days— when you travel to a conference. They have to get two things right: Working on that and on a virtual event. That goes away.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Despite the almost certainty of Hurricane Ida interrupting the conference at this point, and despite association staff fielding dozens of emails and calls daily about potentially canceling the event, IASA was not [yet] able to cancel the event through force majeure,” said Kerry Crockett, CMP, CEO of IASA. The Latest Update from the Big Easy.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Also, consider travel and accommodation costs. For virtual events, you can skip this.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Leisure Travel. Leisure travel will return first, and when air and hotel numbers start going up in decent numbers, that’s a strong indicator. Business Travel. Mask Wearing.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether it be a live band, aerial artists or fire dancers, keynote speakers or moderators, entertainment is an important part of any event to wow your audience and keep them engaged. Between parking, mileage, airfare, taxis, hotel room nights, meals, and per diems—travel expenses can add up. Entertainment. Mobile App.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place? Will the area be busy in general due to holiday travel? Not only can rehearsals help speakers and presenters become more confident, but they also ensure that the event planning team catches and corrects technical issues.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? It was built in collaboration with large global organizations that run hundreds or even thousands of events yearly, including consumer events and experiences, conferences, congresses, and more. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

Martin Conference Center. Yes, there will be a small portion — 10 to 15 percent — who will never want to attend another conference because of COVID or they might reduce the number that they attend. Metrock said that none of his speakers have canceled over health concerns. Registration Cycles. live , for The Voice of Healthcare.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight. The week of the conference happened to be an away week for MLB’s Padres, so the stadium was available for set-up and tear-down time.

Food and Beverage 108

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 108

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Many event organizers craft their USPs around their size, comprehensiveness, and the fact that ideas and products are launched at their conference or trade show. And while these things are important, they can be discussed in a conference room. Host a “Meet the Speakers” reception.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

I have a combined deep industry knowledge with experience design and project management, while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships to elevate customer engagement in my company’s annual conference. Favorite icebreaker line: If you could take a month to travel anywhere, where would you go? When I moved to the Washington D.C.

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