Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. The enemy of success is not failure, but comfort,” she said.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2020

Spreading the word on the financial impact of the industry and lobbying to protect it is high on his list of priorities for the future. Everything including how we greet one another, how we interact, how we share meals, manage speakers, and organize logistics will change.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

Planning a conference involves curating content, managing speakers, organizing sessions, and ensuring that the flow of the event supports learning and interaction. Strategic planning ensures that every decision, from theme selection to vendor contracts, contributes to the overarching objectives of the event.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

Use that to make decisions about advertisement, venue design, speaker selection, and even catering. This gives you time to put all the pieces together and to give advance notice to any desired speakers. Pro tip: Getting a contract with the venue will go a long way to preventing the unexpected loss of your venue.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

As a speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau , I educate individuals and organizations all across the country by sharing my experiences from my FBI career. If this information got into a cybercriminal’s hands, it could be used for a large financial fraud data breach. Anything is leverage and they will use it for their benefit.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

You might have booked a speaker, for instance, only for them to have a family crisis that means they’re unavailable. Plus, there’s a good chance that somebody—whether that’s you, speakers, or attendees—will have technical issues of some sort on the day. Even virtual events could be subject to disruption. Insurance Must-Haves.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Despite the inevitable financial risk involved in hosting a hybrid event, there are strategies that can help to ensure a successful business model. How to Turn a Profit with the New Hybrid.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 10, 2016

There are a number of instances in which engaging speakers for free makes sense and few would object to it. It is also appropriate that speakers be permitted to include a short blurb about their area of expertise and links to their website, blog and social media accounts in handouts, on the event app, etc. Charity Events.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs had hosted FFEA’s conference for the past several years, and Suzanne also had future space contracted with them. The team was incredibly flexible – they were open to renegotiating the entire contract and working with us even if attendance was drastically reduced.”. Speaker Prep.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Performing Artistes is the division of f4 group that supplies speakers, hosts and presenters for a whole range of activities. Performing Artistes act as consultants; we negotiate fees, issue contracts, and provide a full liaison between client and celebrity from initial enquiry to the final execution of the event. How do we work?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

The financial crisis, terrorist attacks and SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) all caused panic, and each was described, with some justification, as unprecedented. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. See also : The New Corona Reality. But we recovered.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Not only can rehearsals help speakers and presenters become more confident, but they also ensure that the event planning team catches and corrects technical issues. Do not let a popular keynote speaker or social media contest prevent you from promoting the core values of the event or brand.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Arrange for transportation and housing Arrange these for your speakers, these are guests bringing value to your event, so always make sure they are taken care of. ?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2020

Meeting professionals also are looking for guidance from their peers and industry leaders in rethinking everything from contracts to F&B to registration costs and business models. Show value beyond financial value of events to our stakeholders. More about diversity in meetings and contracting for a post-pandemic world.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Creating a solid plan for your next event takes time, to avoid rushed marketing activities leading to poor attendance and financial returns. Entertainment, guest speakers or presenters; factor in travel, accommodations, per diems and other consumables. Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2021

For example, for a shorter-term project, you might have fewer people involved than say a longer-term contract process. Financial perspective – it is important that cost and finances are taken into account during the RFP process.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In retrospect, planning was relatively smooth before the pandemic, says Koleen Roach, director, meetings & conference management at Securian Financial Group. For example, why do contracts that they used to have two or three months to consider now need to be signed within weeks? The New Environment.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Schleyer also reached out to the association’s legal counsel, to review their contracts and insurance, and came away confident that they were covered in the event they canceled. The WQA staff also advised speakers on things like lighting and microphone placement, to make sure that attendees could see and hear them well.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Sign contract with venue and vendors. Talent/speaker fees. Identify speakers/talents/presenters. Negotiate details with the venue.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 29, 2022

Today’s event organizers should talk to their sponsors about their objectives, desired outcome, and any financial constraints, then build solutions based on their unique needs. One of my favorite ways to create brand awareness for sponsors is through social media speaker ads. Sometimes the most creative ideas are born this way.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Outline a detailed budget for your event Financial planning is paramount to ensure the viability of your event. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail.

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Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For instance, if you’re following the model of Campari Group, tools for managing budgets or other financial considerations become paramount. Here’s how you can achieve that equilibrium: Outline Your Financial Parameters: Start by setting a clear budget for the software.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight. A virtual magician, featured guest speakers, background music and an applause track added to the engagement. We got lucky,” said Graziano. Her solution? “We

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

Finally, it’s independent, as the recommender has no financial interest in the organization. After all, when is the last time you told a friend about an adequate dining experience or a so-so keynote speaker you heard at a conference? Host a “Meet the Speakers” reception.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

Metrock said that none of his speakers have canceled over health concerns. In fact, he’s been adding speakers, including Avi Schiffmann, the 17-year-old who built the well-known coronavirus information dashboard ncov2019.live He will list preferred hotels but has no financial obligations for room nights.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event. Meaning there is excess capacity here, or cases where a whole new set of skills are required. … [Is] someone who is great at managing hotel contracts or setting the perfect food menu, etc., [in

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The MICE

MARCH 31, 2022

All speaker contributions are translated simultaneously into German or English, allowing all participants to follow the programme in the language they prefer. Second, other challenges are the impacts that changing pandemic travel restrictions and COVID-19 outbreaks may have on the ability of speakers to participate.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

Develop a budget creating a comprehensive budget is essential to ensure the financial success of your event. for conferences, you could incorporate engaging elements such as keynote speakers, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. for celebrations, you could consider interactive entertainment.

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Eventtia

MAY 16, 2022

After carefully planning your event, the last thing you want is for unexpected accidents to ruin the whole event and ruin yourself (financially or otherwise) as an event organizer. Accidental damage to the venue, for example, when a rented speaker you’ve installed on the venue falls and breaks the flooring. Wrapping Up.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Hybrid events certainly require more of a financial commitment than virtual events, as you’re layering a virtual component on top of an in-person event. Does your contract with the venue include a health concierge, or will you need to hire a third party? What are the costs associated with hybrid events? Check them out below!

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

They’re getting much better data, reaching a broader audience, getting high-level speakers more easily and cheaply, and are realizing the impact of having so many people out of the office for several days traveling to and from events. With demand for in-person event venues and vendors at historically low levels, expect supply to contract.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2017

So I signed the contract with Croke Park, yay. I lined up these amazing speakers, yay. However, another conference company in Germany had acquired Information Energy “and turned it into a content-strategy conference using the same speakers and the same exhibitors as I had,” Molisani said. based workforces.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

TESS VISMALE, CMP, DES , Chief Event Executioner, iSocial Execution; Tech Evangelist, Dahlia+.

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International Institute of Event Management

JANUARY 13, 2017

This event gathers senior-level representatives from the region’s leading power producers, power plants developers, regulators, traders, financiers and market analysts for discussions and debates about the future of the region's energy mix. . She sent the correct logo to the conference organizer prior to the show, along with the contract.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. Determining your event budget six to twelve months in advance helps keep your financials on track. Determine the event budget.

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