Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

Sponsorships 91

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

The venue should agree to hold harmless, indemnify and agree to defend the group from asserted claims, judgments and liabilities from failure to comply with agreed-upon protocols and standards. Co-insurance should include coverage for third-party claims, so that if an attendee gets injured or sick, you are held harmless.

Contracts 119

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

In person events come with extra costs for things like: Venue Catering Security A/V equipment Special guest accommodations If it happens to be your first time setting up an event in person, it’s worth it to connect with other organizers and see what their budgets look like.

2023 195

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For a physical, in-person event, the event’s venue is arguably the most important element that will determine the event’s success. And yet, not only is choosing the right venue from so many different options available a huge challenge, but good venues are seemingly always fully booked, making things even more complicated.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 18, 2023

Venues have a limited capacity, limiting the number of people that can attend and the tickets you can sell (unless you go virtual!). Add up all the expenses of your event venue, insurance, staffing, etc. Share a livestream of guest speakers, shows, panels, and more. Your event has so much value that can be shared online!

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Attendease

MARCH 30, 2020

Savings from venue expenses alone may already make a compelling case to choose a virtual meeting instead, but there are many other costs associated with in-person events that can be saved when shifting to online, including a significant cut in staff, catering, print material, swag, accommodation for speakers, insurance, and more.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.”

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

Financial 82

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

An agreement on how you expect people—attendees, staff, speakers, exhibitors, etc.—to The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. 1: Code of conduct.

Food and Beverage 312

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

This concept shapes everything from the type of music performed to the audience, venue, other event activities, and style of event decor and merchandise. Pick a venue. Many venues are set up for and willing to accommodate live music. Explore the Cvent Supplier Network to find, request, and book venues all across the world.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit offers a huge opportunity for the West Midlands’ people, venues and suppliers to come together and put on a great show for international sports leaders, continuing the positive buzz and legacy of the Commonwealth Games.

Sports 59

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2020

The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) or Pandemic Risk Coverage in Event Cancellation Insurance. Planning for business events begins over a year in advance, including contractual agreements with venues, hotels, speakers, exhibitors, staff costs, and much more. The Travel America Act.

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Eventsforce

APRIL 30, 2021

Managing attendee, speaker and other stakeholders’ expectations is a key focus for your event success. Or will you be administering checks and testing at the venue? If you have a speaker going to a studio to be beamed into your event you also need to help them understand what will happen when they arrive at the studio.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

They plan for accidents, venue problems, protesters, weather related issues, and much more. Your venue may be well-protected, but how do you protect your participants after event hours? Venue risks. Venue risks are many. You will need a clear understanding of all venue entry and exit points.

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The MICE

JANUARY 15, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. While the students don’t need hotel rooms for the most part, room allocation goes to speakers, sponsors and other guests who attend START Summit. Gallen There are about 1,500 rooms in the city of St. This move to the St.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. Ensure adequate insurance. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival.

Event Planning 88

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (IASA) was a little less than a month away from its annual conference, IASA Xchange , when its leaders knew they needed to make a call. 29, the four-day conference typically draws more than 1,800 insurance industry professionals for education and networking, plus an exhibition component.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Edwards asks for additional upgrades, valet parking validation for VIPs and speakers. “We Sloan sets her sights on the wave of fees now popping up at venues, hotels and resorts for things that were included in the past. Always ask if the rates, F&B minimums, etc. can be lower to expose your client less on the financial side.

Contracts 98

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Event Marketer

JUNE 20, 2023

We enable immersive experiences with custom virtual venues, mobile apps, live/on-demand streaming, event monetization, and interactive attendee networking. Through inspiring speakers, valuable content, topnotch production, and powerful engagement tactics, we delivered a worldclass, digital-forward experience.

2023 52

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Forget quiet luxury, Las Vegas goes big on experiences and a quartet of new entries to the venue menu prove the point. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a global brand, so our reach extends internationally, and we’ve become a preferred destination for business travel, particularly within the financial, insurance, and technology fields.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It should include outlining everything from your objectives to your venue to your budget and everything in between. Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc. you will need, and the venue layout you’ll need for that event. And don’t forget to inquire about any optional or additional services the venue offers or provides.

Negotiating 62

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Event Industry News

JULY 10, 2020

The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) or Pandemic Risk Coverage in Event Cancellation Insurance. Planning for business events begins over a year in advance, including contractual agreements with venues, hotels, speakers, exhibitors, staff costs, and much more. The Travel America Act.

Insurance 76

Insurance Trade Shows Healthcare B2B 76

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 6, 2023

House of Representatives figures out who its next speaker will be, its members will be able to take up the business of the people. A recently formed but powerful industry group will push state and federal lawmakers to implement policy ideas designed to benefit the meeting and trade show industry. Here are the group’s policy aims.

2023 72

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

What are effective strategies for communicating expectations and policies to all those involved in the event – including attendees, the venue, and all supporting vendors and suppliers? What kinds of waivers or indemnification clauses should be in place – for attendees, speakers, suppliers, and contractors?

Insurance 105

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Al has served on numerous non-profit boards and is a frequent speaker on the topic of meeting and event management, and event technology. The award show was attended by about 500 VIP guests and broadcast from the atrium at the venue. Al is also an Appointed Representative for Flanders in the World.

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QC Event School

JANUARY 13, 2023

Tip #5: Choose a Venue for Your Event. Once you have your budget set, it’s time to look for a venue that will fit your event needs. Make sure the venue is big enough to accommodate all of your guests and that it has the proper facilities and amenities. Pro Tip: Make sure your event venue has these 7 things !

Event Planning 98

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? All-in-one platforms are like an insurance policy on your event. Then along came Delta.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

Many things can go wrong leading up to the event — an entertainer could be ill and unable to perform, your caterer could have labor issues, or a natural disaster could affect your chosen venue. This includes details most people never consider, such as recruiting speakers for the event and marketing the event.

Event Planning 78

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

With a virtual event, you can invite attendees and speakers/talents from all around the world without having to worry about geographical limitations. If you are ‘only’ targeting local attendees in your town, then probably hosting a live event in a relatively modest venue is enough and you don’t really need to host a virtual or hybrid event.

Speakers 62

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Sometimes, the projectile comes in the form of a volcano, hurricane, rogue audio visual technician, speaker or guest. The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking. The venue flooded overnight, and you were notified the morning of the event. Speaker No-Show. Do you cancel?

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

Social Media 62

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Inside the venue, attendees are required to wear masks. As an added layer of security, Hosted Buyers will benefit from complimentary medical insurance and all visitors will be able to purchase PCR testing at the venue should they need to. Overseas visitors can show their proof of vaccination card from their country of origin.

2021 105

2021 Meetings Tourism Healthcare 105

StraussCA

APRIL 14, 2022

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. In-Person: An in-person event is typically more costly than a full virtual one, mainly due to the venue cost. Feasibility. Networking.

Travel 94

Travel Food and Beverage Insurance Financial 94

Guidebook

JUNE 21, 2018

This part of the event planning guide details how to be smart about choosing a date, gives you a checklist of questions to ask before you book a venue, and lists tips for cutting costs. Looking for tips on finding and booking a really fantastic keynote speaker? Get your event permits and insurance. Know the venue inside and out.

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