Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For over forty years, I’ve enjoyed bringing together groups of people with something in common and giving them the tools and facilitation to create the best possible peer conference for both individuals and the group. The winners receive the “Golden Elephant” trophy at a black-tie awards ceremony. Typical Participate!

2023 208

2023 Conference 2006 2020 208

The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

We used meeting design to do that, which already had some gamification elements to it. One of the tools used was ‘The Sopranos’. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all. The contestant or team with the highest stock index valuation and most points wins the trade-unfair contract.

Contracts 52

Contracts 2030 Marketing 2020 52

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Manage contracts. Manage implementation of meeting or event. Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. That’s why planners need a basic working knowledge of administrative tasks and tools. Secure contracts and communicate expectations. Identify risks.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Continuous learning opportunities around new technologies, virtual and hybrid meeting design, risk and compliance management, and emerging trends in the meetings industry will ensure your team has the skills to elevate your strategic meetings management program.

Management 130

Management Meetings Risk Management Technology 130

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

However, many proponents of modern meeting design recommend letting participants choose their seating to spur engagement and networking. The unfortunate realities of our modern world have made event security an imperative in contemporary meeting design and planning. ” 17.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Contracting : At this time, we are evaluating all aspects of the meetings and events space–including the contracting phase. We realize it will take the entire industry to work together to create the confidence and trust to bring back meetings. Relying on Excel as your primary tool is no longer effective.

Food and Beverage 122

Food and Beverage Hotels Travel Contracts 122