Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

Also, you don’t want the event to overlap with other important occasions. Also have a strong idea about the venue, the number of guests, the cost, what will be included, and so on. Co-Planning Finding a co-organizer could be helpful in getting a successful event off the ground. The target audience.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Leverage that good cheer and make your own magic by selecting a venue with festive decorations. Perfect for a rainy December day, take your event design cues from the Danish Hygge concept to curate a cozy and warm experience. It allows them to tap into the nostalgia of childhood. Hygge Inspiration.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2017

The venue is a proud partner of Ocean Wise, the sustainable seafood program created by Vancouver Aquarium to combat overfishing. For more information on Vancouver’s CSR offerings, visit tourismvancouver.com/meetings/plan/csr-opportunities. Eco-friendly Vancouver is also committed to preserving the environment.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Whether working with a venue, caterer, rental company or other vendor, know your program and understand what you need. Collins, CMP is the President & CEO of JDC Events , an award-winning Washington, DC area event design company, and author of the book, Events Spark Change, scheduled for release in early 2018.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 to 10,000 attendees. Through ORRganized Events, Amy has coordinated a variety of multi-day educational conferences, golf tournaments, air shows and fundraisers.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

At last year’s conference, PCMA opened itself up to outside observation from the team at Steelcase, led by Kim Condon, Event Strategist, and Tom Condon, Event Design Director, and their group of scientists. “Sometimes, you lose perspective on what’s really happening at your event,” said Kim.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

You have all your ducks in a row: awesome venue booked, killer catering secured and tickets to your event are sold out. But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is just as important as the venue or food and beverage Click To Tweet. Room Design.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 15, 2020

I caught this Pinkcast video on a flight to a conference, so as I entered the event venue, I was more attuned to eye contact, smiles, and warm welcomes, and I can tell you, mileage varied. Read on, because it’s not happening as much as you’d think in today’s busy world. My Experiment with the 10-5 Rule.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Having connections in different areas of the industry whether it’s with venue sales managers, caterers, event designers or event tech experts can only benefit you in the long run. Networking… You either love it or hate it. Either way, it’s an essential part of growing your career.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

A: Strategic planning. H: Meeting or event design. Each one is linked to a story by a meeting professional that we think will help you understand them better and apply them to your work. Let’s face it, there’s a lot of paperwork involved in the meeting planning process. J: Marketing.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

Science is in our DNA as a company , and this year we experimented with new learning environments by taking all 500+ guests to nine different off-site venues for educational sessions on Monday afternoon.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 16, 2020

Now with events going virtual or incorporating hybrid components and new guidelines requiring socially-distanced layouts, comprehensive guest list records, contactless or self-check-in processes, and more, planners need new tech tools to assist with these different processes.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

“In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. ELI has many offerings, including certificates in Fundraising Event Management, Event Entrepreneurship: Growth Strategies, and Pandemic Meeting & Event Design. Laughter will be included at no additional cost.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Zoe Moore’s thought for the day: “Measurable steps towards inclusion are more than working to diversify the event design; we need inclusion and diversity of our association membership bodies and leadership.”. Jessica Pettitt’s thought for the day: “’Every system is exquisitely designed to produce the results it gets.’

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology. What is he known for?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. Areas of expertise include conference business models, strategy, attendance marketing, sponsorship programs, and meeting technology. What is he known for?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. Meeting planning is very exciting because of the variety it offers.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Wifi is probably one of the biggest thorns in the side of event planners. It’s hard to plan for the fluctuating cost. It can be too dependent on the venue and its provider. Why can’t your event do something similar? So how can your event do that? Did your venue get a facelift?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Plus, a seller’s market has added to the challenge: “Yes, I think the meetings industry as a whole improved last year, if you mean more meetings were hosted last year and more are being contracted for future years. I am finding it difficult to find venues that meet our needs and stay within budget.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2019

All right, so you’ve got kind of event strategy, we may circle back to that a little bit more. But the next kind of bucket is event design. And this is where I think our roles as event planners, meeting planners, even producers, tend to fall into this design bucket. But not a lot of event strategists.

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