Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. In her talk, “Risk Management 101,” she outlined strategies for dealing with the risks of the industry, as well as how to actively avoid them. Legal Risks.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

As you develop your plan, consider these four difficult questions and how to incorporate your responses in your risk-management planning: Will our preventive measures align with health authority guidelines or will we invest in extra precautions? In risk management, shifting liability to another party is a common practice.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) Event Disruption Study. Hire local PD.

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Floktu

MARCH 22, 2018

Risk management is an essential aspect of project management and, more specifically, in planning an event. Risk” can be defined as any unwanted event or situation that can lead to the failure of your project or event. Financial risks can be covered and mentioned in lots of different ways.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era. Meeting professionals today are risk managers.”

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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. One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. Cell phone contracts. Cell phone contracts. With cell contracts especially!

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. EST and will cover the intricacies of the contracting phase to managing a live event.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 13, 2021

Over the next year or so, conference organizers will need to define their responsibilities for duty of care when it comes to their events. 4 Risk Management Questions for Meeting Hosts. If an attendee reports a positive COVID test during or shortly after the event, who will communicate this — and how — to other attendees?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Imagine purchasing tickets to a highly-anticipated event promising exclusive talks with podcast celebrities and a panel with the actors from Supernatural and Harry Potter. Instead, event planners are living within the constraints and are more reliant on proper planning and financial forecasting to ensure the success of their events.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

There’s just one thing left – making your career as an event planner official “on paper.” . But what are the top event planning courses for planners? In reality, you don’t actually need a formal education, accreditations, or affiliations to launch your own event planning business or to even get a job at an event planning company.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

As Anh Nguyen, head of community engagement at the serendipitous networking platform twine pointed out in her guest post, “ Jury, Judge or…Event Planner ?” As event planners, we’ve always taken responsibility for the safety and security of our attendees while they were in our care. was an early question. While Attorney John S.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 10, 2020

“Sanitation and health security will be permanently more important risk management strategies,” said FICP Executive Director Steve Bova, CAE. In addition to new risk management strategies, future destination selections and program characteristics and activities are also anticipated to shift as a result of the pandemic.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a professional event planner, you know that writing an event proposal is one of the most important steps in the planning process! After all, a well-written proposal can help you secure a client and get them excited about your proposed event. What is an Event Proposal? What Should Be Included in an Event Proposal?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Government agencies are frozen, afraid to make decisions that will land their events on the front page of the Washington Post. Congress finally provided guidance to agencies, limiting: How much money can be spent on meetings and events. That possibility needs to be acknowledged in contracts. How many people can travel.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2021

A new Pandemic Compliance Advisor course is designed to help planners ensure best practices for the safest execution of in-person events, It covers, among other topics, working with venues on everything from sanitation to F&B considerations to traffic flow. Mary-Ann Urbanovich.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

Meeting professionals who use a slow-down in face-to-face meetings due to coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures to work on their skills will be prepared to thrive when a new events marketplace emerges after the all-clear sign. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals Starts March 31. Upcoming Courses.

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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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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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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

As we speak with meeting and event professionals for our Interviews with Planners series, we continue to be amazed by the variety of books that help these talented professionals in their jobs as planners. Although traditionally a marketing book, the takeaway of standing out in a field of cows is very important in the events industry as well.

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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. What I do: I am responsible for contracting more than 75 hotel agreements per year.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 – As planning for modified in-person events for 2021 begins, planners are left wondering how attendees feel about attending on-site events – including the health protocols and procedures that will make them feel safe. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. Start Date: November 10, 2020.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Professional Credibility.

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Course Index

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The event management business is booming. Many of the experiences they crave come in the form of organised events like festivals and concerts. The business events sector is also busier than ever, with regular year-on-year growth in conferences, conventions, expos, product launches and marketing events.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

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Management Events

MAY 16, 2023

DO: Take time to network with vendors at industry events where you can have a relaxed conversation about the latest trends and challenges that isn’t necessarily set up as a sales pitch but more of an exploration and peer discussion. DO: Review the contract thoroughly and running it by your legal and compliance department before signing.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

The first six-week Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate course begins on September 1 and is eligible for 20 CMP hours. The new course is a companion to the Virtual Event and Meeting Management certificate course ELI and MPI launched earlier this year, already with over 1,200 alumni. Start Date: November 10, 2020.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

You may have seen the news headlines or social media clips of a ten thousand plus crowd watching Eric Chou, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, perform in Taiwan – the first event of its kind since the pandemic began. But the concert was far from the typical pre-COVID experience. Download the full report.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What can event and meeting pros do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? With many event agency owners and other event professionals facing challenges like those never seen before, we’ve announced a new Business Owner Mentorship Program. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Duration: 10 weeks.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2020

Risk Management Planning. How to Convert Your In-Person Event into A Virtual Event. Cybersecurity and Events – More important than Ever. Dealing with Coronavirus and other Calamities in your Contracts. Dealing with Coronavirus and other Calamities in your Contracts. Back-to-Normal Barometer ”.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you have a passion for planning events? In it, we will provide an ultimate guide on how to become a corporate event planner. What Is a Corporate Event Planner? A corporate event planner is responsible for planning and executing events for businesses and organizations. Do Corporate Event Planners Make Good Money?

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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. KH: We want to be fair.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Meeting and event planning is a highly stressful, fast-paced occupation. The general rule of thumb is there is an eight-week time frame for a small event (200–400 attendees), around a four-month frame for a medium-size event (400–800) and six months to a year for a large-scale event (800 or more). Cue the event binder.

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Management Events

JUNE 6, 2023

We speak to award-winning cybersecurity expert Dr Rebecca Wynn about the data privacy risks associated with AI and how leaders can mindfully navigate this issue. She is an expert in data privacy and risk management and has worked with big names such as Sears, Best Buy, Hilton, and Wells Fargo. We see this in privacy.

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