Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

A clear and concise conference planning checklist will not only contribute to the success of your event, but will also help keep you organized and sane…both definite musts in successful conference planning! The best way to an organized event is an uber organized event planning checklist.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Planning for security involves a wide variety of stakeholders, and they should be engaged at the beginning of the event or conference planning process. Know your people! Counter protests?

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are 50%-80% of your conference attendees in your programming at any given time? Or are they filling the hallways, hotel spa and lounge, local restaurants, coffee shops and bars conversing with others? It’s more important than just scheduling speakers. Or are they visiting the local tourist attractions?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Non-plastic presents/wrapping used as gifts to plenary speakers. Conference delegate hotels – removing water/coffee pods/hygiene products. AMSA2019 to AMSA conference), or. Remaining challenges – beyond immediate conference planning: Plastic wrapping on prepared food (hygiene issues for catering).

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit event planner , association membership manager, event director, or convention planner, this guide will help you plan the most effective, engaging convention possible for your audience members. 11 Steps to Plan a Successful Convention. 5 Convention Planning Best Practices. What is a Convention?

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. The better experience your guest speaker has, the more likely they will be to work with you again in the future. How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Understand Your Speaker.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

If you're creative you might like corporate planning with big budgets, or wedding and special event planning. If you love the hotel side of things, you might want to work as a conference service manager or sales person. You might find a fit with non-profit events, sporting events, fundraising events.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

Imagine how would it be if you came to the conference and were left completely alone. You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. It would be the bee’s knees if someone lend you a hand or gave a pamphlet or brochure with conference basics.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

If you are chosen to be a conference organizer, you should take it as an opportunity to give back to the society. In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event?

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2022

But do keep in mind the definition of Virtual Conference we are using here. How do you choose the right platform for Virtual Conferences? We review the 6 best virtual conference platform options to suit your needs. So whatever your conference plans, our guide will help. Conferences were different.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. How do you find the right speakers? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Operationally, the agenda must be planned down to the very minute.

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Coterie Spark

JUNE 14, 2022

And it is, of course, a crucial element of successful event and conference planning. . Done correctly, marketing has helped our clients exceed their goals related to attendee retention, bringing in new followers, and attracting speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. Share Your Save the Date. Master the “Know Before You Go”.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 17, 2024

The Canadian Dam Association Annual Conference is a heavily volunteer-led initiative. Most of the 14-person Conference Planning Committee were based in the conference destination, St. To help with speaker management, a technical sub-committee was formed to help select from paper reviews. Awards Luncheon New!

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Planner WIre

AUGUST 9, 2017

But I love knowing the pain and suffering we go through on a daily basis while running through airports, conference centers, and hotels. The knowledge that I can walk 22,000 steps on three hours of sleep makes it easier to get motivated when I am back in the office planning the next one. Portable Power. You will not be sorry.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2017

This conference experience, so different from the typical set-in-stone itinerary with sessions to attend and speakers to meet, had completely surprised me. After staying in Airbnb properties around the country, I’m already a fan of the platform, but the afternoon reinforced my respect for the model. I’ll be one of them.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most important conference planning resources that organizers can refer to for all their event planning and event marketing needs. But choosing the right speaker isn't so easy.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Event blogs are chock full of goodies to help organizers and attendees get the most out of their conference planning and event going experience. The Bizzabo Blog has been listed by Capterra as the number one event planning resource for organizers, let alone the best blog. This is a one stop shop for conference planners.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Factor in other carbon footprint variables such as attendee air and car travel, hotel room energy expenditures, venue energy expenditures and discarded food, and you begin to see where the EPA is coming from. Presentations: Use your app to house speaker or panel presentations for guests to consult later. Accommodations.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Speaker, Board Member, Supplier, Student), you can offer questions, activities and other options tailored specifically to that category. If your attendee is a Speaker, you can offer discounted hotel room rates, or other discounted pricing in recognition of the hard work they are about to undertake on your behalf.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The most dynamic ones provide a conference's schedule and can curate networking matches, send real-time speaker or session updates, trigger push notifications, maintain a feedback portal and even allow participants to tailor their own schedule of events. Speaker Management. Planning a conference? Event Apps.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Staged entertainment, such as special speakers, comedians or bands. Across conferences and similar industry gatherings, side events or select featured entertainment must be arranged ahead of time to ensure smooth set up and the utmost participant engagement. Hotel or lodging transportation logistics. Consider Special Activities.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Give attendees more than sessions and offer chances to unwind – Event schedules are jam packed with keynote speakers, break-out sessions, and tons of other content attendees are expected to absorb over just a few days. Employ a marketing automation platform, for example, to create personalized, custom campaigns sent to attendees.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Give attendees more than sessions and offer chances to unwind – Event schedules are jam packed with keynote speakers, break-out sessions, and tons of other content attendees are expected to absorb over just a few days. Employ a marketing automation platform, for example, to create personalized, custom campaigns sent to attendees.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

This time, a good percentage of the attendees were able to travel and got to experience a hurricane from the comfort of their hotel room. This association had already planned a hybrid offering that included livestreaming general sessions and select concurrents. It served as a very successful plan B. Here are some suggestions.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

How do I get to this hotel? Can you help me with the Conference App? Yes, even when your first keynote speaker bails out on you. A shift in relationships with all teams varying from the hotel staff to the IT department. I was required to be a “know it all” for lack of better words. Where’s XYZ session? Where’s the coffee?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 23, 2017

They can hear, watch and read the greatest speakers anytime. Technology Disrupts Traditional Content-Driven Conferences. So why should someone pay a registration fee, book a flight and hotel rooms, and take a couple of days off from their normal work to attend your conference? However, don’t stop there.

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