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Security Flaw at Business Conference Makes Headlines

MeetingsNet

An on-stage incident involving a presenter and attendee raises the question: Can organizers account for every possibility when creating an event’s risk-management plan? In light of this, the association’s leadership moved quickly to revise its risk-management plan for the remainder of the show.

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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021

SmartMeetings

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Smart Meetings spoke with Cartotto about what new security trends next year may have in store. Managing the Physical Space. What Meeting Planners Should Ask Hotels. And being prepared is right up Mark Cartotto’s alley.

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Meetings Industry Council of Colorado Holds Record-Breaking Event

SmartMeetings

Recently, Smart Meetings had the pleasure of attending the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado’s first-ever two day annual conference. MIC of Colorado is a coalition made up of 13 organizations involved in the meetings and events industry.

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5 Next-Gen Technologies That Already Are Changing Meetings

PCMA Convene

Feeling overwhelmed by technology is a common sentiment expressed by meeting-professional respondents to Convene surveys, who say that they struggle with the fast pace of change, the latest tech tools and up-to-the-minute applications, and the shiniest new things. What about meeting organizers themselves? Artificial Intelligence.

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8 Tips for CxOs on Vendor Selection

Management Events

Use online searches, industry directories, trade shows, referrals, and industry networks to scan for potential partners. Take time to meet with representatives from different solution providers and engage in open communication. Leverage your network and industry knowledge to seek recommendations from peers.

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How to Become a Corporate Event Planner: The Ultimate Guide

QC Event School

Trade shows. Risk management and contingency plans. Project management methods. Therefore, it’s essential that you know how to network and build positive relationships with the people you meet along the way. You never know who you might meet or what opportunities might come your way.

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Coronavirus: Suppliers’ View

Plan Your Meetings

Last month, I deployed a survey for MPI of meeting professionals (planners and suppliers) to gauge the concern related to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and its impact on the meeting and event industry. ( Notably, in mid-February, 80% of respondents said their meetings/events had not been affected by the virus.