Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . Some key details within the terms of the agreement may include: Travel.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

How would you handle an unanticipated budget increase of $40,000 because the venue’s contract had fine print that dictated your client had to use the in-house preferred supplier for all breakout rooms? Being able to work with your own preferred AV supplier begins with negotiating solid and comprehensive language into the venue contract.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. Shift: Revolution of Recognition and Rewards.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. Include logistical details, session descriptions, speaker bios, FAQs, and personalized calls-to-action to drive conversions. It’s crucial to monitor expenses closely and adhere to the budget to ensure financial stability.

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TicketBud

JUNE 7, 2019

With Gerry Brooks from Celebrate Educators Overview In this episode we talk to social media star, event speaker and elementary school principal Gerry Brooks. We invited Gerry to the podcast to talk about his rise to internet stardom and what it’s like to be both the talent and the event organizer for a traveling one man show.

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Meet the educational needs of industry professionals: We don’t want to ignore the large virtual audience we attracted during the pandemic, particularly those who can’t or won’t travel because of personal responsibilities, budget or schedule constraints, physical disabilities, health concerns, or employer restrictions. Event Type. Event Goals.

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. 6 months before the event.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Meaning, reducing travel is one of the easiest and most significant ways to make a large environmental impact.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

An agreement on how you expect people—attendees, staff, speakers, exhibitors, etc.—to Attendees balance a desire to participate in your event with the inconvenience of being away from home and the inherent risk of crowded environments while traveling and attending your event. 1: Code of conduct. to treat each other is not new.

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Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Entertainment 312

Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Keeping your attendees reigned in and responsible is sometimes only half the battle; more important is keeping your speakers on-time, on-track, and ready to present. Being firm and ensuring the wording of your speaker contract outlines what speaker readiness entails can save you from having to wake up a hungover speaker!

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2020

Everything including how we greet one another, how we interact, how we share meals, manage speakers, and organize logistics will change. We will need to modify contract verbiage to address unforeseen cancellations due to epidemic and pandemic outbreaks. The time has come for us to stop hoping for help.

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Meetings Contracts Airlines Government 92

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. Extending the stage or creating a satellite stage would move your speakers much closer to the audience. It also can be achieved with remote speakers, which meeting planners can leverage to save on fees, travel and lodging.

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Meetings Speakers Contracts Travel 94

Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. Next is the Social Contract, the new Code of Conduct with the event where we agree to maintain safe distancing, wear masks and to not participate if we are feeling unwell. Shift: Revolution of Recognition and Rewards.

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2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 195

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Will travel be acceptable, let alone incentivizing, after fear of physical contact has spiked higher than a mountaintop over the last four months? Just as we worked with our travel partners on new security measures post-9/11, we will do the same after COVID-19,” he says. Will the MICE world ever be the same again? Redefining Incentive.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. The day will wrap up with a choice of four light-hearted ‘Social Soirees’ at 4.30pm.

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Negotiating Consulting Contracts Education 85

International Institute of Event Management

APRIL 9, 2014

One of the most important parts of an event is the guest speaker. Why hire a guest speaker? Hiring a guest speaker or presenter may increase attendance at your next event, and will be sure to add value. Hiring a guest speaker or presenter may increase attendance at your next event, and will be sure to add value.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Motivational speakers.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Just as world travelers who voyage without a destination in mind will never get where they want to go, coordinators without clear goals for their events are unlikely to deliver desired results. This typically means developing a desirable lineup of performers, speakers, and/or presenters for your event.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Sometimes, the projectile comes in the form of a volcano, hurricane, rogue audio visual technician, speaker or guest. The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking. Senior Manager, Meetings, Incentive Travel, and Events, Tupperware Brands. Unfortunately, that was not to be.

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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. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. Watch the on-demand session now!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. If we had a hybrid component, we would probably have more people opting in to go virtual; that changes what we would have been able to do on site because of our commitments to the hotel and the contracts.”.

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Meetings Contracts Medical Meetings Travel 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Her role varied, however, including exhibitor, tech provider, speaker and tour guide. The idea is to take great speakers and push them in different directions,” she explained. Even though she wasn’t looking for another job, she was already embedded in the culture. “I Sometimes it is OK to just have a fun conversation,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 98

Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. The AV experts we work closely with often travel with us on major trips like this, but local crews are typically hired to help install the equipment. What kind of business do we handle, you ask?

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

During the virtual session, the speakers shared their candid thoughts and approach to the different components within the playbook, and below is the recap of the discussion. Reopening tracker that describes travel, gathering, and mask restrictions by state. Missed Part III of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel?

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2023

Most importantly, however, the location should also align with your guests’ travel preferences. Ask yourself what would incentivize your guests to travel a long way to attend your conference. Outline any collaborations audience members may have struck with a speaker. Is it the destination or convenience?

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Speaker Prep. Every speaker had a rehearsal/dry run (some speakers more than one) to test the platform, microphones, and audio set-up. Each speaker joined 30 minutes before the start of their session to re-confirm audio/video connections. And of course, Shannon said speaker prep and testing is essential. “It

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 9, 2017

Meeting and event planners travel. Some travel a little, some travel a lot. Some travel so much that their plants all dry up and the dog left a note on the door that said “yo stranger, I am outta here” Thankfully, my travel schedule is right in between the two extremes. They just have too.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This is partly due to the fact that 68% of the KOLs surveyed believe that attending a pharma ad board in person puts their patients at risk while they travel. Pro Tip: Give yourself enough time to complete the contracting process with the advisors. This will greatly speed up the contracting process.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Speakers, Influencers, and KOLs Professional Fees: Big-name influencers and KOLs naturally charge more due to their reputation and demand. Travel and Accommodation: If your guest isn’t local, you’ll need to cover their travel and stay, adding to costs. Entertainment Type of Act: Different performers have different fees.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Sanitized mic between speakers (masked). Our testing identified two infected participants—one who had contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and was fully vaccinated. Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart. Masks worn indoors when not eating / drinking. Individually packaged food and beverages.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 26, 2021

Sanitized mic between speakers (masked). Our testing identified two infected participants—one who had contracted Covid-19 in July 2020 and was fully vaccinated. Meetings situated one person per six-foot table, each six feet apart. Masks worn indoors when not eating / drinking. Individually packaged food and beverages.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This allows pharma companies to draw up contracts and agreements based on relevant laws and comply with them without any doubts or confusion. Set up the Q&A feature on your event platform so that HCPs can easily ask questions and engage with speakers. This may include time for travel under certain conditions.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

Everything else — flights, hotels, travel to and from the venue, meals, and so forth — are separate expenses, and you’re expected to cover them. On top of that, artists typically don’t travel alone, so the costs mentioned above don’t just apply to the artist — they also apply to whoever is traveling with them.

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