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A calendar of peer conferences

Conferences that Work

Since 2009 I’ve maintained an informal calendar of peer conferences (aka unconferences) on this site. It’s informal because I only list events I hear about, a minuscule fraction of the unconferences people hold every day. Even so, the calendar lists hundreds of events. Currently, I add a few peer conferences a month.

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Blackpool Transport: a vehicle to event success

Prestige Events Magazine

Blackpool Transport , which operates the town’s bus, electric rail and Heritage Trams network, has been keeping the Lancashire coast moving on a day-to-day basis for the past century. The public transport operator currently has some ‘revolutionary’ plans in the pipeline, according to Danny.

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How to Plan a Conference: 12 Steps for a Memorable & Successful Conference

Eventmobi

With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? The first key to success is to start early!

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On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

MeetingsNet

Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs. The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. Short of cancelling off-site events, here are some ideas for cutting the ground-transportation tab. Event-Tech.

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Event Planning Companies Are Getting Creative for Transportation

Master the Event

Now event planning companies are learning that airlines are looking at adding extra fees for their preferred seats. Transportation is a Large Component of an Event Planning Company’s Services Transportation is one of those logistical components to an overall conference or event. Flying days.

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Diary of a Conference and Meeting Planner

Coterie Spark

Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? That’s because even the most meticulously planned events require a last-minute change (or two). Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. What kind of business do we handle, you ask?

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4 Plus Ways to Combat Event Transportation Challenges

Eventinterface

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue.