Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

Financial 97

Financial Insurance Hospitality Conference 97

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

Financial 50

Financial Insurance Hospitality Conference 50

The Castle Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Las Vegas, etc.). Although delays can happen at any time in any location, hosting a meeting in Chicago in the dead of winter or the Caribbean during hurricane season runs the risk of severe weather events that may impact the program. The heart of any event lies in its subject matter and speakers.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Risk Management Social Media Events 52

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 111

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

While the content and quality of the speakers are first and foremost in attendees’ minds, it is clear that factors such as the food and destination, in addition to industry regulations, still play a pivotal role in shaping how planners tackle sourcing and agendas. “I What Makes a Meeting Stand Out?

Meetings 98

Meetings Medical Meetings Hotels Wireless 98

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our topics reflect our event’s purpose and does it resonate with our audience? Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Interactivity during events isn’t limited to digital experiences. Orlando, Florida. San Diego, California. Columbus, Ohio.

2019 134

2019 Sustainability Events Travel 134

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

.” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. In fact, event security is now just as essential a part of the attendee experience as lighting or appetizers. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

Insurance 122

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 122