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Post-COVID: Return to Association Events and Travel

StraussCA

In a matter of only a few weeks, we have seen travel and in-person events start up in the blink of an eye. For virtual events, the health and safety measures do not impact attendees, but they should be considered if you are meeting any speakers or moderators to produce the event. How will the association world continue to change?

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75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event

Attendease

Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. Popular themes like decades parties, costume parties, and masquerade balls give attendees guided inspiration for decor, music, activities, food, and dress code.

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12 Event Trends and Shifts for 2021

Attendease

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. Passing Trend: Hugless. Shift: Revolution of Recognition and Rewards.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

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Green Events & Innovations Conference announce first speakers for 2022 edition including OVO Arena Wembley, Roskilde, Royal Albert Hall, YOUROPE

Event Industry News

GEI 14 will have a packed programme featuring Inspiring and knowledgeable speakers who will bring their passion and ideas to the event with confirmed representatives from OVO Arena Wembley, Roskilde, Royal Albert Hall, We Love Green, YOUROPE with more to be announced.

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8 Event Budget Adjustments Needed to Host Safe Events in 2021

Event Farm

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. Depending on how safe you want to make your attendees feel, you may opt for home testing for VIPs—entertainment, speakers, executives—so they don’t get on the plane if they have a positive result. #6:

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