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2022 Conference Registration Pacing

Velvet Chainsaw

Attendees will not be motivated to save $100 for registering early when you have the same cancellation policy as 2019. Consider changing your policy just for those who register before the early-bird deadline. The post 2022 Conference Registration Pacing appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Remove risk for early commitment.

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NAB Conference Roars Back Strong Despite Covid Policies

Smart Meetings

The conference is slated to return to Vegas in April for its 100th anniversary with an expected 65,000 people. We developed policies,” Brown says. “We The policy initially required proof of vaccination to attend, but eventually was changed to only requiring proof of a negative test. “We

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Conference Organizers: What Is Your Duty of Care?

Velvet Chainsaw

As conference organizers, it can be helpful to consider our responsibilities from the viewpoint of duty of care — the legal definition of which is “a requirement that a person [or organization] act[s] toward others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would use.

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Political landscape and policy agenda discussed at The Business of Events: UK Policy Forum

Prestige Events Magazine

More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster.

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Uncomfortable conversations – destination and policy makers unite to challenge wishful thinking and comfortable consensus at IMEX Policy Forum

Event Industry News

To do this, we need to start holding uncomfortable conversations, not only with the usual suspects, our industry colleagues and clients, but with sceptical policy makers and with experts who will challenge our assumptions and stretch […] “To ensure future success for our sector, we need to chart a path where we can survive and thrive.

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Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum

Event Industry News

Ahead of Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle, the political landscape was a focus for the Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, at IET London in Savoy Place.

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The Importance of Association Policy Statements

StraussCA

Policy statements are the guidelines for the association, they state appropriate standards of action and behaviour for all Board, committee, and staff members. Policy statements can be defined as a definite course of action adopted for expediency, facility, and efficiency. Why have association policy statements?