Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 9, 2018

And just as important, how and what do we think about our conferences and events? How do we understand our conference planning processes, its underlying assumptions, and our customers, partners, exhibitors, and stakeholders? Our conference planning becomes projecting status quo with new dates, new location and a new venue.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

You’re expected to deliver highly participatory, forward-thinking, experience-driven, sensory-laden, learner-centered, performance-focused conferences that move the needle for your customers. Too often our current conference planning processes focus on the greatest common denominator. We’re outdated from the start.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 12, 2020

Event organizers are in regular communication with their members, exhibitors, boards, internal leaders, venues and all event-related vendors. Ensure that your team, colleagues, venues and partners are in the loop on any and all decisions. There is no question that this is a time of high stress. It’s Time to Step Up.

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InitLive

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

With an excellent event team and a good strategy, you can plan and organize a successful conference for your organization. However, approaching conference planning with outdated methods can lead to a slow and exhausting planning process. Event Planning Automation. Venue Sourcing and Event Logistics.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. For example, the weight of recycled material can actually be weighed on a scale, in ideal circumstances, or be tracked and reported through detailed venue hauling records.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

There is a lot of planning that goes into an in-person conference event. That's why it is so important to start your conference planning process well in advance. It is helpful to review your successes and shortcomings from your last conference and use that information to help inform your planning this time around.

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Event Smart

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Every year, businesses across different industries plan for conferences for their businesses. Event organizers are spearheading the conference planning process – from booking venues and crafting event programs to writing event details. The Purpose of a Speaker Bio If your […]

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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. Which venue will be available? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Choose the right event tech tools to help you streamline different aspects of planning and executing your conference, like registration, check-in, networking, panel discussion, and more. Venue Choose a venue that is the right size for your event and has the amenities you need, like A/V equipment and catering facilities.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Outline the purpose of the conference and the main topics to be covered. Decide the target audience, venue requirements and preferred dates. Finalize the planning and execution committees and allocate their respective tasks. Finalize the date and book the venue. Confirm the final schedule of the conference.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Do you work at a venue and want to get event planners in the door? Or has your venue just opened and want to book events in your space? Whether you are on Twitter, Instagram, or another platform, following industry-specific hashtags are a great way to tap new and relevant trends in venue marketing. conferences.

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Eventinterface

JULY 12, 2017

On the other side, for meeting planners who are keenly aware of sustainable practices, how should they communicate their desires with the vendors and venues they seek to do business with? How to implement hybrid event strategies for your meetings and conferences. Planning the audience experience and PR for your events.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If you plan on enforcing protocols, like wearing masks, it’s best not to put that responsibility on your staff. Work closely with your venue partners to explore options. Instead, select a contractor or company that can focus their energies there. Observation. Does it feel like a reunion?

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

How much money can you spend on your conference? Make sure it’s enough to cover conference management software, a venue (for in-person events), speaker fees, marketing campaigns, event workers, AV equipment, and whatever else you need. Event planning is often time-consuming and complicated. We hope not!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

While these numbers look dismal for hotels, similar forecasts would apply to AV companies, exhibit service contractors, DMOs, exhibitor and attendee participation, conference-organizer revenue, and nearly any other product or service you can link to the live events industry. Do the Right Thing.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

They plan for accidents, venue problems, protesters, weather related issues, and much more. One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Your venue may be well-protected, but how do you protect your participants after event hours? Venue risks.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. A conference planners dream. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path. Conference Planning Seattle – ENTCO International.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

Naveen, who has worked in conference and events at Whittlebury Park for five years, will focus on identifying and advising the IACC board on emerging trends, particularly around the millennial market, and contribute to the annual conference planning group. www.whittlebury.com.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

You don’t have to look very far to find a conference planning checklist. And when you Google the term, there certainly is no shortages of websites where you can get conference planning checklist ideas. Which started me thinking about which items would be considered crucial for a conference planning checklist.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Once the organization has established the reasons, objectives and goals for the conference, the meeting planner gets going, plotting, designing and mapping out the blueprint to organize all the components of the meetings and conference. Conference Planning Resources – Why oh WHY!? Wondering how to plan a conference?

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Software – Is It Right for You? There are several different options for planners to look at when considering conference planning software. There are some softwares available that can help you plan your entire conference, every little detail, from a to z.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector).

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 27, 2018

And when your conference content can be found on the web for free…. Registration discounts, tourist attraction locations, newly remodeled venues, the latest, greatest whiz-bang technology innovations and a jammed-packed schedule of speakers can quickly fade from one year to another. Why would anyone purchase registration to attend it?

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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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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Montana Venues for an Off-the-Grid Retreat. Whether you are searching for adventure or relaxation, these Montana venues are perfect for your next off-the-grid retreat! Work with the University of Montana Conference Planning Services to create team building and health and wellness activities for your guests to enjoy during their stay.

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InitLive

APRIL 17, 2019

Research your venue. A great conference needs a great venue. If you are new to organizing conferences, ask other organizers what venues have worked for them for past events. When you have found a potential venue, ask yourself: is this venue accessible? Is it close to suitable accommodations?

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In general, the success of every meeting and conference starts with the experience, skills and organization of the conference planner. The job of a conference planner takes time, energy, hard work and can be an overwhelming responsibility. Conference Planner and Conference Planning – So Many Hats Upon One Little Head!

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

In general, the success of every meeting and conference starts with the experience, skills and organization of the conference planner. The job of a conference planner takes time, energy, hard work and can be an overwhelming responsibility. Conference Planner and Conference Planning – So Many Hats Upon One Little Head!

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES? The bygone days of the physical conferences brought with them the obvious need for a physical venue, accommodating enough for an expected amount of audience. Add to that the ease of judging the audience’s reach and response, only further speaks in favour of Virtual Conferences.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES? The bygone days of the physical conferences brought with them the obvious need for a physical venue, accommodating enough for an expected amount of audience. Add to that the ease of judging the audience’s reach and response, only further speaks in favour of Virtual Conferences.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2021

WHY NOT PHYSICAL CONFERENCES? The bygone days of the physical conferences brought with them the obvious need for a physical venue, accommodating enough for an expected amount of audience. Add to that the ease of judging the audience’s reach and response, only further speaks in favour of Virtual Conferences.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. Always go for a reliable venue. Having issues with your selected venue oftentimes causes 90% of the stress event planners suffer. That isn’t easy. Less stress, right?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 15, 2020

Venues and Events International has today announced the recruitment of six new starters at the Swindon-based agency. Rachel Williams – conference planning executive. Abby Hegg – conference planning executive joins from QA Training. Denise Smith – event support administrator.

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EveryEventGuide

APRIL 2, 2019

Once you have a clear understanding of the conference’s theme, start planning the details. Here are some conference planning tips to make it epic. Once you know the date, you can plan all the other aspects. Give yourself at least 4-6 months for planning. Choose a Venue. Create a Marketing Plan.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2023

Pavilions of Harrogate has secured a number of new high-end retail events as the Great Yorkshire Showground’s venues celebrate a hugely successful start to 2023. January and March are record months for the 14-room event space which is based on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

So, you want to plan an event? First thing's first, you need a killer venue. San Francisco is an amazing city with a ton of exciting and unique venues to choose from. We've compiled a list of the top 15 San Francisco event venues to help you, National Historic Landmarks and retired 1924 Federal Reserve spaces included.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, when you adopt a conference app, you’ll see several distinctive benefits for your attendees and your team, including: Easy access to event information. From venue maps to speaker session schedules, your attendees can access everything they need instantaneously, without the clutter of physical event materials.

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