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What Risk Factors Are Top of Mind for Association Event Organizers?

Velvet Chainsaw

Contract concerns. In an effort to reduce and manage risks, venues and planners are adopting new contract clauses. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. We still haven’t heard of any examples of successful online trade shows. Transparent communication.

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Conference Go/No-Go Decisions in a Pandemic

Velvet Chainsaw

We like using an outside resource to set the scenario goal post. Summertime V-shape – deeper contraction, bigger recovery. Fall Recovery – Extended contraction. In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. Lead Time and Transparency.

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Five ways explicit communication improves meetings

Conferences that Work

For this to happen, these groups need to interact, typically at trade shows, sessions where suppliers lead or contribute, and meeting socials. To minimize no-shows, put the requirement for a tech check in presenter contracts. Check out these resources to learn more. But wait, there’s more!

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. I understand hotel costs have risen.” Perhaps to include more than just the meeting specs.”

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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

SmartMeetings

For example, do you have the resources (labor and financial) to ensure the safety of your guests? 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. Finances and Contracting. The post When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

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Mediocrity Is Your Biggest Conference Competitor

Velvet Chainsaw

Nor is your competitor time, money and resources. From registration to trade show to contracts to BEOs to room set efficiencies to audio visual equipment, your attention is on the perfected particulars, the stuff, the objects. Your real conference competition is not that event held six months after yours.

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Make Your Event Wi-Fi Not Suck – #EventIcons Episode 148

Endless Events

and Ian Framson of Trade Show Internet are going to answer all your burning questions and share their best tips on how to make sure you have the best Wi-Fi possible at your next event. They will answer questions regarding speeds, signal strengths, contract negotiations, and so much more. This is a can’t miss episode!