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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. This iterative approach includes additional evaluations beyond post-event survey from attendees, and not only refines the planning process but also contributes to the industry’s collective growth and evolution.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. This iterative approach includes additional evaluations beyond post-event survey from attendees, and not only refines the planning process but also contributes to the industry’s collective growth and evolution.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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Designing Events For Introverts

Endless Events

Leanne is a self-proclaimed introvert and an icon of the events industry. In fact, she’s meeting planners’ go-to expert in Canadian hotel site selection, helping hotel sales connect better with planners. Joining our incredible host Alex Plaxen is the wonderful Leanne Calderwood.

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How To Plan An Event

ePly

Get ready to fold in the following: Budget: Whether it’s lavish or economical, event planners need to be conscientious of every penny they spend. Schedule: Events need to be broken down into manageable chunks. Planners need to map out how much time (before, during, and after) they’ll need to pull off the event.

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Risk Management 101 with Jordan Atherton, 1st Global

Connect Your Meetings

She began her career at 1st Global in 2013 and previously held the position of event coordinator prior to her recent promotion. She plays an integral role for the company through event design and plan formulation, event oversight, vendor and venue contract negotiations and management, and site selection for meetings and event.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

These things may work wonders toward a more eco-conscious practice, but, sustainable event management comes with a whole new set of hoops to jump through, and a lot more checklists to check off. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners.