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2018 40 Under 40: Jim Clapes

Connect Your Meetings

Jim Clapes, 37, works in New York City as conference and events manager at the Drug Policy Alliance. What I do: I am directly responsible for the planning and management of the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference, annual staff Retreat and 20 to 30 additional organizational events throughout the year.

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

The cost of hiring cross-border staff and securing booths and sponsorships will increase with Brexit. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. Brexit may sound specific to the UK only, but it’s much more global. Worth a GBP of 42.3 Event Planner Opportunities.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

It also will help you set policies, procedures and manage expectations. There are many ways to make money off meetings and events, whether it’s from ticket sales, exhibition booths, grants and scholarships, collecting donations or selling sponsorships. Manage sponsorship process. Establish workforce policies and procedures.