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Top Considerations for the Safe Return of In-Person Events

Eventsforce

No longer is it enough for any savvy event professional to rely on government guidelines. In the early days when coronavirus first hit, the advice to follow government guidance was really the only thing that event professionals could do. You may wish to make some rules non-negotiable. Everyone was in the dark.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

A lot of industries have been affected due to lockdowns, restrictions and containment zones by governments across the world. The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. . We, as event organizers are facing a very practical problem now in terms of risk management and preparation.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

A lot of industries have been affected due to lockdowns, restrictions and containment zones by governments across the world. The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. We, as event organizers are facing a very practical problem now in terms of risk management and preparation.

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Business as Unusual: Shifting Live Events to Digital and Hybrid Experiences 

GEVME

A lot of industries have been affected due to lockdowns, restrictions and containment zones by governments across the world. The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. We, as event organizers are facing a very practical problem now in terms of risk management and preparation.

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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. A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

SmartMeetings

CMP International Standards, for example, are updated every five years to cover the latest in strategic planning, project management, risk management, financial management, human resources, stakeholder management, meeting/event design, site management and marketing. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States.

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The New Age of Strategic Meetings Management: A Seat at the Omnichannel Table

SpotMe Blog

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Mitigate Risks Identify and plan for potential risks to your event to avoid issues. Consider risks related to attendance, sponsorship, logistics, and technology and establish contingency plans. Fourth, focus on data-driven decision-making.