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Seeking Innovators, Experts, and Educators in Meeting Planning

MeetingsNet

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. If you have any questions about our call for speakers, please contact Sue Hatch, MeetingsNet’s content director, at shatch@meetingsnet.com. The deadline for is June 16.

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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

SmartMeetings

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Content Matters. Keep F&B Simple.

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How to Write an Event Proposal (with a Template and Tips)

QC Event School

The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event. keynote speaker); Any other notable features or activities planned; Why it will benefit the organization, stakeholders, etc.

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What Did You Do Differently Last Year?

PCMA Convene

We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Started implementing a strategic meetings management program.• . • Lowered meeting costs.

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How to Keep Event and Meeting Skills Sharp

Event Leadership Institute

Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Virtual Event & Meeting Management. Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Virtual Fundraising Event Management. Duration: 5 weeks. Start date: October 6. CMP Clock Hours: 9. Duration: 6 weeks. Start date: October 13. CMP Clock Hours: 20.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

B: Project management. C: Risk management. D: Financial management. G: Stakeholder management. I: Site management. Evaluate effectiveness of risk management plan. B: Project management. Manage critical path. Manage contracts. Manage implementation of meeting or event.