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Smart Meetings
MARCH 21, 2025
Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. Warner also suggests adding a frustration of purpose clause if the reason the event was planned is no longer viable.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Transportation is another area where resources and timing are stretched.
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Prestige Events Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is proud to announce a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Events take a village. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.”
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. Learn More: From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices Topics included AI adoption, succession planning, contract negotiations, neurodiversity affordances, transportation management and sustainable sourcing.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. Not only do we do contract negotiations, site inspections and sourcing, but then we help planners with all of the logistics from start to finish.”
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Rising costs for venues, catering, A/V services, and transportation mean they are constantly looking for the best value. Reliable internet, A/V capabilities, and streaming options are non-negotiable.
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