article thumbnail

You’re Paying Too Much Interest On Your Conference Organizational Debt

Velvet Chainsaw

Your conference organizational debt includes the static roles, traditional structures, outdated models, long-established practices, antiquated procedures and legacy policies that prevent your organization from adapting to evolving markets, technology and society. Think of your conference speaker and content RFP process.

article thumbnail

Crisis Communication: Tips for Event Safety

Event Leadership Institute

A CCP may include staff from all areas of the organization, such as executives, marketing & communication, legal, HR, and subject matter experts. Sometimes, we may know of the incident before it occurs – making a significant schedule change to the annual event, hiring a controversial speaker, or requiring specific healthcare procedures.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Get Ready for the Future of Events at ELI’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit

Event Leadership Institute

Strategy: Bob Bejan, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for global events, production studios and marketing community, will share how the tech giant is reorganizing its event portfolio: Which events are virtual, hybrid, or in-person—and why? Look for more announcements to come with additional speakers, the full agenda, and more surprises.

article thumbnail

How To Plan An Event

ePly

From conception to post-event marketing, the planner has to be ready for nearly anything. Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. The venue, food/drink, entertainment, marketing, security, permits, and schedule will all impact the bottom line.

article thumbnail

CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

Turn to the local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) and destination marketing organisation (DMO) to hit an event planning jackpot. These organisations can provide you with the following information and more: Suggestions and help facilitating event activities, entertainment, and speakers.

article thumbnail

Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. A potential new tool (and weapon): drones.

2022 105
article thumbnail

Should you hire a virtual event planner?

Coterie Spark

Just like our site selection process for in-person events, we’ve evaluated an obscene number of virtual platforms so that we can advise our clients on the best “venue” (i.e. The only thing that has changed is the locale and venue. platform) options for their virtual event. Virtual Platform + Coterie Spark = Virtual Experience.