SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

I ended up finding some striking parallels between the superhero and the typical meeting planner. Below are the super-skills I believe make every meeting planner a Wonder Woman! Even planners who work independently wouldn’t be able to serve food without a caterer or provide entertainment without a speaker or band.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Meeting Minds with Charles Eide. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. Meetings Podcast. Turn Of Events.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It combines a 55” touchscreen with a fantastic 4K display that activates meetings, training sessions, and presentations. Everyone involved in planning an event can have access not only to the project but to the meetings as well. There’s no better way to revolutionize the planning process!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light , a series of articles sharing insider observations, we asked Tracy Judge, founder & CEO of Soundings Connect, for strategies meeting professionals can use to remain employable in the coming years. Meet the new boss. As we see it, the meeting planning role itself hasn’t changed—the venue has.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 12, 2021

After COVID-19 disrupted the events industry and forced numerous in-person meetings and events to go virtual, one event technology company decided to host its first-ever virtual event, on its platform, in November of 2020. Speaker Preparation. “We

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

Sharon Fisher is the CEO and Chief IdeaSparker of Play with a Purpose, a company devoted to creating more fun, participatory, creative and hands-on meetings. As planners, it is not only important to be good at logistics, but we also need to be able to bring new and fresh ideas to our meetings. Stay curious.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

When you’re on site for an event, you never know what might happen, because despite months and months of meetings, plans and timelines, some unknown thing will inevitably pop up that you didn’t even dream you needed to prepare for. But could you have? . Having these items around could come in handy in a pinch. Click To Tweet.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the purpose of your event or meeting? Keep a focus on those goals and make sure you are planning the event or meeting from your audience’s perspective.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 25, 2017

Here’s our summer list of stellar reading material for anyone in the meeting and event planning industry. Into the Heart of Meetings by Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver. Into the Heart of Meetings by Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver. Type of planner: Public-facing speaker. Type of planner: Strong pioneer.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Meeting and event planning is a highly stressful, fast-paced occupation. Incoming—you’ve got a meeting or an event to plan! Timeline, budget, specific venue, caterer, schedule, speakers, entertainment, risk management, marketing and promotion should be moving along. No part of the process is easy.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Engagement Unlimited – Creates positive transformational change through active engagement at meetings and events. Creating a Epic Team Building Event – #EventIcons Episode 98 – In this #EventIcons episode, we have two ICONIC guests, Sydney Wolf & Roger Haskett are discussing their best tips for creating team building events.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here’s the basic job description: A professional event planner is someone who organizes all aspects of meetings, conventions, and other types of special events. This involves budgeting, generating ideas, booking guest speakers, and engaging with vendors and sponsors. Interested in obtaining an event planning certification?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

San Francisco and New York City meetings scenes have a lot in common. of meeting and exhibit space, including a more than 500,000-square-foot contiguous area that spans the two sides of the street. The post SF and NYC Challenge Planners to Lose Fear, Find Authentic Voices appeared first on Smart Meetings. million sq.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Although panel discussions are ubiquitous at meetings, Kristin Arnold, MBA, CPF, CSP thinks they could be more inspired. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based consultant, facilitator, public speaker and founder of Quality Process Consultants, Inc. The meeting planner picks the topic, finds a moderator and selects the panelists.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

In second-tier cities, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) will help you increase attendance at your convention and make your meeting planning easier. A more intimate airport also can work with meeting planners and airlines to ensure your conference travelers are looked after. Help marketing your event.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2017

Half-Moon: Rather than putting convention speakers on a riser or stage, the half-moon configuration creates a more intimate space and naturally inspires questions, feedback and discussion. Herringbone: This layout is perfect for conventions with live demos or entertainment. The center area allows for more visibility for every attendee.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Keep attendees engaged in the event by strategically releasing details, such as entertainment, speakers, contest prizes, etc. Taking that extra step to personally confirm can make all the difference! Stay in touch. Social media, newsletters, and even SMS notifications are great ways to connect with guests and build excitement.

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Social Tables

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’re looking for a way to get your loved ones together but don’t know how to plan a family reunion, we can help. In this guide, we teach you how to plan a family reunion. How to plan a family reunion in 10 simple steps 1. Before diving headfirst into the planning process, consult the family. Show me venues 5.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

By recognizing brilliance, we encourage more exceptional work and normalize stepping up, innovating and taking chances,” said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO. “By What would a Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala be without entertainment? It was a day that addressed the hearts and minds of attendees.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

When it comes to planning franchise conventions, don’t forget key items that might be important to your audience. You can gather this information before the meeting using simple survey tools. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. It’s also a lot of work.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Examples include solutions for: Venue sourcing Event marketing Registration Onsite event management Engagement Networking Sponsor management Analytics and reporting Why Event Technology Is a Big Deal Skift Meetings, 2022, shows that 78% of event professionals are using more technology after the COVID-19 pandemic. And for a good reason.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

For some of the best industry tips and tricks, check out the Endless Entertainment blog. Articles are written to help event planners be better at their jobs, provide them with inspiring event production ideas, and highlight best practices from all over the event planning industry. Smart Meetings. International Meetings Review.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

It will be an event people will be buzzing about for years to come, which means it surely offers some important lessons that meeting planners will appreciate. Meeting and event planners probably don’t need a strategy that elaborate, but having a plan in place is paramount. Have a backup plan for speakers and entertainment.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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