Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. For internal stakeholders: Create a core event committee with reps from legal, marketing, facilities, IT, etc. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event. Designate team leads for registration, catering, production, etc.,

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Those stressful last-minute gyrations were just one of the issues addressed in Smart Meetings ’ latest webinar, “ Vital Lessons from Covid-era Medical Meetings ,” led by Kara Ferguson, meeting planner for American Society of Anesthesiologists , and Katie Bohrer, CEO of event design company Onwardly. Changing Plans on a Dime.

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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. The Event Design Collective and Encore are other noted educational partners. From generative A.I

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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. EduMonday Live kicks off at 10am UK time. She Means Business panel discussion.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The author of “Intentional Event Design” joined the IMEX team in June after leaving SITE Global where she was head of events for more than three years, to pursue a. Smart Meetings debriefed with Tahira Endean, head of program with IMEX Group, about what worked and what will be changed for next year. A Focused Approach. “We

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. 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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Traveling to Jamaica has been even easier after the island removed all Covid-related entry requirements in April 2022. The country has hosted a number of large-scale events since reopening in June 2020. Louis (STL). Plus, air connectivity to the island continues to be bolstered by new services. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3. —

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Even with her own travel to events, McGee has other “horror stories” that include attending a trade show in Indianapolis where the dumpsters were overflowing with trash because there was not enough waste management staff to empty them. “Not

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

The survey also revealed 75 percent feel comfortable driving within 2-hours to be a part of an event – and 16 percent are leery of traveling anywhere right now. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. To download a copy of the report, visit [link]. Start Date: November 10, 2020. Length: 6 Weeks Online.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

The survey also revealed 75 percent feel comfortable driving within 2-hours to be a part of an event – and 16 percent are leery of traveling anywhere right now. The online certificate course is designed to provide planners with the resources to implement safer event design. Download the full report. LEARN MORE.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

The group is addressing health and safety , community, global ecosystems, reskilling the industry, innovation, digital transformation , advocacy and risk mitigation , with expert groups addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the meeting and event design group. For highlights, read on. Amy Calvert.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

The top pharma event management companies offer: Strategic planning: They will work with you to determine the event’s objectives and the best ways to achieve them. This events agency applies these values and utilizes their global network and buying power to create memorable events.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 14, 2018

Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that conventions and events would expand by 44 percent from 2010 to 2020, growing far faster than other industries. Lack of engagement — it takes a lot to get people to commit to travel and attend meetings when the default comfort zone is home/office/computer. Too many events.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

CSEP: Certified Special Events Professional. CPCE: Certified Professional in Catering and Events. GTP: Global Travel Professional. DES: Digital Event Strategist. CEPS: Certified Event Planning Specialist. GTP: Global Travel Professional. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

I have since worked for two additional medical specialty associations and have grown in my responsibility and understanding of all aspects of annual conference design and execution. My background in architecture has helped with the event design aspects, project management, and balancing budget, scope and quality.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Sign contract with venue and vendors. For virtual event and in-person event) secure your technology stack: Virtual event platform (for virtual event). Event management solution. Online event registration/ event ticketing solution. Travel for staff and talents. Event script.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. And many suggested keeping the meeting short and focused. Engaging Audiences. Her approach? “I

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Traveling to Jamaica has been even easier after the island removed all Covid-related entry requirements in April 2022. The country has hosted a number of large-scale events since reopening in June 2020. Louis (STL). Plus, air connectivity to the island continues to be bolstered by new services. pic.twitter.com/dD39yCSkL3.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Event management systems make manually recreating the same type of document for different clientele a thing of the past. Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails. Client portals.

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Decibel Management

DECEMBER 27, 2021

You’d make travel arrangements. You’d attend the event. And then, you’d wash, rinse, and repeat with another large-scale event a month or two later. Some were held as virtual events. There were no travel arrangements to be made. It was a meh event. Contraction rates improved. Some travel was booked.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

And their searches are taking them to many digital destinations outside the “Hotel & Travel” section of the typical conference website. Online travel agents like Trivago are highlighting the availability of discounted hotel inventory, while big hotel brands are touting members-only rates. THE FUTURE WILL BE MOBILIZED.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. Will the area be busy in general due to holiday travel?

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

One of my colleagues, who attended the Rotterdam Experiments but was in a different group than me, shared their event idea for a trade show where no rules apply, ‘TRADE UNFAIR’: the gamification of a trade fair against the clock. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

” Rorman and Owen both urge planners to pay close attention to contracts. “It’s as complicated dealing with your artist rider as your hotel contract,” Owen said. ” What is important to look for in a contract? .” ” What is important to look for in a contract?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. . Increased offerings at our meetings to attract members to attend because the economy allows more of them to travel now. Added a day as well as additional workshops; expanded available exhibit space. . Cvent implementation.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 28, 2020

What all changes or updates would you want these EMCs to bring in their contracts to safeguard their team and existence? Talking about getting back to work, I’m a little concerned about us trying to get events back. Attendees have far greater access to a diverse range of people and ideas now that these events are online.

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EventPlanning

MARCH 15, 2017

Once the venue is selected, and a deposit is paid, review the contract and keep track of when the balance of the payment is due, which is usually one month to two weeks before the wedding date. You can suggest the vendors from your preferred vendors list or you will need to research vendors such as a florist, caterer, event designer, d.j.,

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

What clean-up, noise, or time-cutoff policies do you have in place for events? Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing. the date the venue requires a final guest count), deposit due dates, and other important event deadlines. Do you have clubs available for guests who don’t have their own?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 3, 2019

Some events are specifically designed to generate direct revenue, say through ticket sales, sponsorships or produce sales. But, most meetings and events are not directly tied to revenue. Events designed to deliver training or provide quality interactions with customers are more challenging to quantify and measure.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Jennifer Basset, CEO, philanthropist, and celebrated event planner has been leading her small team for over 20 years now. They design, plan and manage every project from conception to execution, including: Vendor contract negotiation. Event staffing. Sound design. Print & graphic design. Social hosts.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

H: Meeting or event design. If you’re strategic about creating a sustainability plan for your event you can have a powerful positive impact on the environment, your participants and your host communities. Manage contracts. Manage implementation of meeting or event. H: Meeting or event design.

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Social Tables

MAY 18, 2023

To speed things up, planners are looking for venues that streamline the decision-making and contracting processes. Meeting changing planner expectations There are two major areas where planners want to see success in events: return on time invested (ROTI) and attendee experience.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Events | Huntington Beach, CA. Event Producer / Planning Asst. Events | Huntington Beach, CA. Event Coordinator | The Creative Group | Laguna Niguel, CA. Event Designer | AlliedPRA | Los Angeles, CA. Event Producer | NVE Experience Agency | Los Angeles, CA. Event Designer | AlliedPRA | Hollywood, FL.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 2, 2016

.” During her 3o-year career, Laura Jelinek, the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) associate vice president, meetings & travel, has also learned that event producers can be worth their weight in gold. ” That can go beyond knowing about and using the latest audiovisual technology, she said.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Instead of paying to send people to an event, which can add up with airfare, car rental, registration fees, per diem, and missed work time, companies can simply allow those people to watch a live stream of the event. Attendees don’t have to take the time to travel to an event, and their employer doesn’t have to foot the bill.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Technical Program Manager, Executive and Event Production | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Assistant (Part-time) | The Kapor Center | Oakland, CA. Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. North Carolina.

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CadmiumCD

MAY 9, 2022

You’ve probably heard the complaints from exhibitors about lead retrieval units. They’re expensive, difficult to operate and create a data bottleneck, as it can take days after a show to receive all those leads. By that time, a hot lead has turned cold!

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