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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. How your audience responds will have a direct impact on your conference’s brand image and credibility. Determine the degree a speaker will research and deliver relevancy for your industry.

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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

MeetingsNet

As Maggie Kearney, meeting and publications manager with the International College of Surgeons–U.S. While you could shorten your meeting just enough to eliminate the final meal—as 44 percent of our survey respondents suggested—there are less drastic ways to trim the fat. First, ask them which food functions they are attending.

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How to Plan a Conference Meeting Room Set up

Master the Event

Have you ever gone to a conference meeting where the room set up didn’t really match the format of the meeting? It can be uncomfortable and can really take your mind off of the meeting at hand. How to plan a conference meeting room set up basically depends on what’s going to happen during the conference meeting itself.

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Lessons Learned at IACC 2024

Smart Meetings

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop.

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Creating The Best Conference Agenda

ePly

A great conference agenda defines the event’s purpose, who will speak and when, and the conference location and activity. It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference.

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How to Develop an Event Budget for Your Meeting

Eventmobi

Developing an event budget is a crucial element when planning your meeting or event. Let’s take a look first at how you can determine what financial success means for your meeting or event before talking in more detail about cash flow. Determine What Financial Success Means For Your Meeting or Event. Variable costs: $10/person.