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Is the Party Over?

Smart Meetings

I am not keen to restart show-floor happy hours where too many people crowd into the booth,” adds Lisa Grogan, who manages events, meetings and trade shows at Canadian tech company Matrox. Meeting planners do have a reasonable duty of care,” responds John S. Buy your own coverage as well.

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How to Create a Long-Term Event Planning Timeline

Social Tables

Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. Consider it your event planning insurance for one of your most scarce resources: time. While we hope none of these things happen, they sometimes do.

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20 Des Moines, Iowa Event Venues That Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzabo

What began as a simple fort, built to control local Native American tribes, eventually blossomed into a bustling city with strong ties to the insurance, financial, publishing, and, of course, farming industries. There's enough room for up to 10,400 people, which means your international trade show or rock and roll concert can be hosted here.

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