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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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A great resource to refer to is the Meeting and Event Design Accepted Practices Guide created by the APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force. The guide includes “Trust Points” for you to keep in mind when deciding whether to host your event live or not. Finances and Contracting. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Horror Stories From Labor Shortages Affecting Events

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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.

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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

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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. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” From generative A.I

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Tech Meets the Future

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David Stevens, director of Global Events at San Francisco Bay Area-based enterprise data company Alation , saw an opportunity for a new set of leaders to step up during a time when he had to give attendees a more compelling reason to attend than an appealing destination. Ultimately, she didn’t see the ROI there and opted out.

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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies

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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. Snapshot from a People-first Event in Seattle. But the team pulled off a major-league miracle.

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Is the Party Over?

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I have found that the men at the event treat me differently once they’re under the influence—and it’s not a good difference,” in the words of Rachel Dobbs, director of global events at HelmsBriscoe. The contract should also specify that the hotel or venue will not serve a drink to anyone noticeably intoxicated or underage.

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Smart Women 2017: Innovators

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Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Our team has managed events on five of the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. Cheryl Gentry. Heather Reid.

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