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Top tips for planning your event security

Eventinterface

Meeting and event professionals are very much aware of the security challenges generated by bringing people together. In recent days, we have been confronted once again by televised images of terror being inflicted on participants at events, walking a bridge or attending a meeting.

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8 essential event security details for planners

Plan Your Meetings

Every new safety and security incident is a wake-up call for meeting and event professionals. Given the current trajectory, metal detectors, bag searches, security dogs and frisking represent the shape of things to come for large business meetings, conferences and trade shows. Even false alarms can send crowds into a panic.

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How the ESC Supported Barcelona After the Attacks

PCMA Convene

From Istanbul to Paris to Orlando and beyond, destinations around the world have been forced to deal with the new normal of heightened risk. Despite the increase in unthinkable acts, Dorian noted that the meetings and events industry has come together to chart the course forward. Martha Gulati (@DrMarthaGulati) August 18, 2017.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Where to find him? Brian Tracy Who is he? Where to find him?

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Where to find him? Brian Tracy Who is he? Where to find him?

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Venue Security: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Social Tables

There were the Paris attacks where gunmen attacked revelers during an Eagles of Death Metal concert, leaving 89 people dead. The silver lining in the wake of these tragic events is that everyone has come on board – hotels and other meeting venues, event organizers, security firms etc. Venue selection.

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. Think about convention centers like McCormick Place, Orlando, the D.C. convention center — 1,326 doors. Even a small convention center might have 50 doors.