Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. That starts with monitoring how and where data is downloaded.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

What makes an event successful? To an attendee, a successful event means a seamless, inspiring, memorable, and/or value-added experience. To a meeting planner, a successful event means achieving these goals and more. At Castle, our role is to make events appear effortless. However, our job is anything but.

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Management Events

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We speak with Magnus Solberg, VP & Head of Security Governance at Storebrand, on his experience building the company’s security culture, the link between cybersecurity and risk management, and more. . How are cybersecurity and risk management connected in today’s organizations? Can I answer PowerPoint and Excel?

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StraussCA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Lastly, we involve all team members in association planning, including event planners and membership coordinators. For instance, events often bring significant additional revenue to an association. Risk Management in Association Finances Risk management is a critical aspect of financial management in an AMC.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

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Management Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We had an opportunity to pick the brain of Mika Susi , former Executive Director of the Finnish Information Security Cluster, on how cybercriminals think, the role of cybersecurity in risk management, steps to improve employee cybersecurity programs, and more. . Investments should always be based on a good risk management process.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

There’s just one thing left – making your career as an event planner official “on paper.” . But what are the top event planning courses for planners? In reality, you don’t actually need a formal education, accreditations, or affiliations to launch your own event planning business or to even get a job at an event planning company.

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Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the world of event planning, where attention to detail is key, cybersecurity and data privacy often take a back seat and can expose event planners and their clients to significant threats. Here are the top five often-neglected threats that every event planner should be aware of: 1. Stay vigilant, stay secure!

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The swimming pool of meeting and event safety has a variety of items floating in it, from physical safety and health concerns to climate change and political upheaval. And in the case of event safety and security, it’s crisis communication. Train Your Team. One of the key elements that tie these together is communication.

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Management Events

JUNE 6, 2023

We speak to award-winning cybersecurity expert Dr Rebecca Wynn about the data privacy risks associated with AI and how leaders can mindfully navigate this issue. She is an expert in data privacy and risk management and has worked with big names such as Sears, Best Buy, Hilton, and Wells Fargo. We see this in privacy.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

Meeting and event professionals are very much aware of the security challenges generated by bringing people together. In recent days, we have been confronted once again by televised images of terror being inflicted on participants at events, walking a bridge or attending a meeting.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

On a bit of a different note than usual, today we’re exploring body language in events! Because at its core, the events industry is all about people, and relationships between people. Follow our iconic event prof from this week’s conversation about body language in events: Leo Cardenas of Lay-o.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The importance of safety is something that simply cannot be overstated in the world of events and entertainment. Be it conversations around COVID-19 vaccination or cyber-security , there are many ways to look at safety at events. So today, we are exploring what it takes to plan a safe event. This is a non-negotiable!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hotels have storm preparation plans and protocols for severe weather in place, and our staff is well trained to implement these plans,” said Hector Mastrapa, senior vice president of risk management with Marriott. “We One of the newest entries to the risk response list is the company’s Covid-response plan.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a professional event planner, you know that writing an event proposal is one of the most important steps in the planning process! After all, a well-written proposal can help you secure a client and get them excited about your proposed event. What is an Event Proposal? What Should Be Included in an Event Proposal?

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

The demand for in-person events is on the rise. Whether it is as a stand-alone event or part of a hybrid model, the desire to meet in-person is very much there. So how can organizers make a safe return to in-person events? NEW eBOOK – 10 Critical Steps to Successful Hybrid Events. It hasn’t gone away.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Steve Blake from STORM 4 Events is curating panel discussions and talks at the Festival and Outdoor Show which are tackling the tough issues effecting organisers right now, from drone usage to preparing a counter terrorism policy. Many events in the UK grow from grass roots levels and are now attracting thousands of people.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 22, 2019

We hope that everything goes to plan at all your events but sometimes it doesn’t. A glitchy AV system or a sick keynote speaker may seem like disasters on event day, but are you ready if a real emergency hits? What is the most important thing in emergency planning for an event? Fail to act and fail to follow-up.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

These individuals are leaders, mentors and stars who moved the events industry forward for decades. Executive Vice President & COO , International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Senior Business Events Manager. RIMS, Risk Management Society. Destination Management Connection. David Bradley.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 20, 2019

Planning any outdoor event requires a huge amount of in-depth planning and risk assessments to ensure the safety of the staff, performers, contractors, and the public. Safety can relate to everything from risk management and contingency planning to crime prevention and food preparation. Who is responsible for what?

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 20, 2019

Flashback to Fall 2001, post-9/11, event organizers everywhere were clamoring for information on how to create an emergency preparedness/crisis communication plan. Certainly, event facilities and other public places, including hotels, have developed emergency plans. RELATED STORY: Event safety tips from a meteorologist.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Do you have a passion for planning events? In it, we will provide an ultimate guide on how to become a corporate event planner. What Is a Corporate Event Planner? A corporate event planner is responsible for planning and executing events for businesses and organizations. Do Corporate Event Planners Make Good Money?

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Course Index

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

The event management business is booming. Many of the experiences they crave come in the form of organised events like festivals and concerts. The business events sector is also busier than ever, with regular year-on-year growth in conferences, conventions, expos, product launches and marketing events.

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Skiddle

AUGUST 7, 2023

Those are the tips that SaferDance co-founders Sam Hennerley and Jack Young would give to promoters who feel they could do more to keep women who attend events safe from harassment. Adopt a continuous improvement mindset.” And sexual harassment is an issue that needs to be acknowledged.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What can event and meeting pros do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? With many event agency owners and other event professionals facing challenges like those never seen before, we’ve announced a new Business Owner Mentorship Program. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Duration: 10 weeks.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 28, 2021

The last 12 months has shaken up the world and with it the event industry. In this feature we’re looking at how the wants from event apps have evolved through lockdown, the post-pandemic answers they can provide for organisers and for audiences, how hybrid will call the shots and what it expects in return. Click here to read more.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2018

When I was teaching a course in risk management and law in an event management diploma program, I was faced with this same challenge. President, COO, Event Leadership Institute. One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. You have successfully passed my challenge.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Discover some of the top can't miss events in 2019 for AI and cybersecurity. From the Pentagon to the board room to marketing events , AI is found in just about every modern work setting. Event software relies on AI just as the defense sector does. We've compiled a list of the 20 can't miss events you should consider in 2019.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 3, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2020 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. Virtual Events & Conferences in 2020. MARCH 2020 VIRTUAL EVENTS.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

These stories dive behind-the-scenes of events. Prone to hiccups as events are, there are numerous tips to glean and lessons to learn. The pivot to digital events over the last year revealed that a lot of value delivered at face-to-face meetings can effectively be online. How do you keep an annual event fresh?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

. • For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. This event originally was just for our state but now is becoming a regional event. •We We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. More outreach.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. C: Risk management.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It. Professional Credibility.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Allied Market Research , the event industry was worth $1,135.4 A career in the “Events industry” is a viable option, according to these reports. A skilled event planner must be an excellent multi-tasker to manage various aspects of an event seamlessly. Online Event Management Courses.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In the aftermath of a mass shooting at a church in Texas that killed 26 people just a month after an attack at a concert in Las Vegas killed 58 attendees, the responsibility of event planners to keep people safer became even more urgent. This include fire plans, alarm sounds and meanings, and staff trained in first aid. Just in case.

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