PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In 2021, the IASA Xchange conference, scheduled to take place in person in New Orleans, faced both a COVID-19 surge and Hurricane Ida, resulting in a move to an all-digital event. The virtual meeting — a version of which had been planned all along to complement the in-person event — went off without a hitch. Courtesy IASA).

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2020

When the going gets tough, the tough cut costs—at least in the financial and insurance conference sector, where budgets often are more likely to come under the scrutiny of regulators. Developing risk management plans and protocols is a “big and important question,” Panepinto says.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

But one of the most striking features at the new center is what’s spelled out in its name: The venue is on track to be certified as a net-zero carbon events venue, which means that its day- to-day energy comes entirely from renewable energy sources. Paying attention to sustainability is a risk-management issue.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

What makes an event successful? To an attendee, a successful event means a seamless, inspiring, memorable, and/or value-added experience. To a meeting planner, a successful event means achieving these goals and more. At Castle, our role is to make events appear effortless. However, our job is anything but.

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Management Events

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We speak with Magnus Solberg, VP & Head of Security Governance at Storebrand, on his experience building the company’s security culture, the link between cybersecurity and risk management, and more. . How are cybersecurity and risk management connected in today’s organizations? Can I answer PowerPoint and Excel?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. How safe are your meetings and events? Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy. Then one more.” .

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Blanca Ferreris, CMP, CMM, works in Woodhaven, New York, as a s enior business events manager at RIMS, Risk Management Society. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Ferreris discusses her passion for the events industry. I manage our exhibitor housing and hospitality processes (more than 31,000 peak room nights).

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Steve Blake from STORM 4 Events is curating panel discussions and talks at the Festival and Outdoor Show which are tackling the tough issues effecting organisers right now, from drone usage to preparing a counter terrorism policy. Many events in the UK grow from grass roots levels and are now attracting thousands of people.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. It is no secret that meeting planning is a stressful job and that no matter how much preparation happens before an event, once on site planners are still deluged with questions and last-minute issues. Have an AED on site. Terrorists often hold a dry run, says David Lau.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 15, 2019

The meetings and events industry may be unregulated from a legal perspective – meaning you aren’t required by law to be certified in the same way a doctor or lawyer needs to be – but training and education is critical for Event Leaders. Over the past 20 years the meetings and events industry has been evolving at lightning speed.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2018

When I was teaching a course in risk management and law in an event management diploma program, I was faced with this same challenge. President, COO, Event Leadership Institute. One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. You have successfully passed my challenge.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 14, 2017

The same is true of vetting so severe that it discourages people from visiting some cities to attend conferences. “It The fear of not being allowed into a country or back out once in has a negative effect on conference attendance and progress, he warned. We do not impose our position on others,” he clarified in a press conference. “We

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The study, which delved into top safety concerns women business travelers face, found that almost 69 percent of United States travel buyers believe females face greater risk than males and 61 percent feel it’s imperative to consider female safety when implementing risk-management programs.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Discover how to run a highly effective pharmaceutical advisory board with event technology and best practices from pharma event experts who work with 10 out of the top 20 leading life science and pharma companies worldwide. For example, early on, meetings may focus on clinical trial design, risk management plans, and target patients.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5 hours,” says Huggins.

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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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce has been navigating all the turbulence by collecting best practices. The living document will be updated as the situation changes and everyone learns more about how to support a vibrant live events industry.

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Plan Your Meetings

MARCH 24, 2017

If it’s possible that they might do so, the planner should engage event security to offer to check the firearm at the door. There are certainly occasions when armed event security is necessary—such as when high-profile VIPs, royalty or politicians are in attendance. Getting a grip on event firearms policies.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce is navigating the turbulence by collecting accepted practices in one place. The living document will be updated as the situation changes and everyone learns more about how to support a vibrant live-events industry. Kristin Horstman.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 6, 2017

What are the implications for event industry professionals? With soft targets becoming increasingly vulnerable to attacks by terrorists, lone-wolf attackers as well as individuals who have severe psychiatric disorders, it is extremely important for event planners to heighten their vigilance. Do you need armed security at your event?

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In 2013, John Scalzi, a New York Times best-selling author and well-known figure in the science-fiction community, posted an entry on his popular blog called “ My New Convention Harassment Policy.” I want my friends and fans to know that if someone creeps on them, there’s a process to deal with it, quickly and fairly.”

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PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. The task for conference and meeting planners is getting harder.”. Meetings and Events. Chef Andy Strader.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. The task for conference and meeting planners is getting harder.”. Meetings and Events. Chef Andy Strader.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. While your attendees’ safety is paramount, risk management includes ensuring your organization is protected, as well as your guests. Did one of your attendees bring children to the event? Tyra Hilliard, Esq., Tyra Hilliard, Esq.,

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2018

“My company spends more time on preventing slips and falls than on sexual-harassment policies.” ” — Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, vice president of events and education, Risk Management Society. ” — Woman attending sexual-harassment session who wanted to remain anonymous. ” — Gen.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 11, 2017

On April 4, days after North Carolina repealed its controversial “bathroom bill” — House Bill 2 (HB2), which restricted which public bathroom transgender people could use — the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) announced that it would no longer blacklist the state from hosting its championship events. Hilliard, Ph.D.,

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 17, 2017

During a corporate event, especially when a corporate group is in a stunning foreign setting, alcohol may flow freely and as everyone is having fun and in a lighter mood…and it’s easy for employees to forget about their personal safety. In short, heavy drinking at work or conferences makes employees—especially women—less safe.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

EMC3 asked the world’s leading marketing and events professionals from LinkedIn, HubSpot and Facebook about their event predictions for 2022 and you’re not going to believe some of their responses! 2022 Events will be Virtual and Hybrid in format. Dana Pake, Director of Events, GitHub.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

John Sileo, a cybersecurity expert and frequent keynote speaker at conferences in a variety of sectors, sees the meetings industry as particularly at-risk for data breaches. For example, this afternoon I’m headed to a conference of 350 bankers, CEOs, and CFOs. SEEING IS BELIEVING. BEFORE AND AFTER.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2023

Upset that a Philadelphia property is hosting the far-right Moms for Liberty conference, three Pennsylvania legislators took up their concerns with the hotel’s GM. In their letter, the lawmakers urged the hotel to reconsider hosting the event and posed three questions: 1. Here’s what happened and what meeting pros can learn from it.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

–based Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) held its annual European conference. This was the first CASE Europe conference held outside of the United Kingdom, where most of CASE’s European members are based. And conferences may be our best hope for creating change. The same thing happens at conferences.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 10, 2017

For these people, laws that affirm their right to bring weapons to public places may encourage their attendance at events. And some events that seek to attract attendees who endorse “gun rights” will now have more freedom to cater to that market segment when they meet in states that have adopted pro-gun laws.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 18, 2016

Last Tuesday, the Cleveland Police Department and the Secret Service held a press conference at the downtown Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC) during which they went into some detail on convention security. The arena itself has a strict anti-weapons policy that prohibits firearms. We may never know where he stays.

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