Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But our industry still faces ongoing challenges, such as: high travel, F&B, and production costs; staffing shortages; tight client budgets; and the rise of last-minute event registrations. After COVID decimated the meeting industry, I focused on the design and facilitation of online meetings. In 2023, in-person is back!

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

Even with her own travel to events, McGee has other “horror stories” that include attending a trade show in Indianapolis where the dumpsters were overflowing with trash because there was not enough waste management staff to empty them. “Not

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

When a Deluge Almost Drowned Out an Operatic Event. Jenn Artura, Head of Global Events, Incentives and Strategic Programs, Veritas Technologies LLC. ruled the day at another event halfway around the world. The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The conversation centered on how, in a time of uncertainty about the coronavirus, organizers should approach decisions about whether or not to postpone or cancel an event — keeping your participants’ health and well-being top of mind and also not forgetting “the pain your industry partners are going through,” Cooper said. “Be

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. EduMonday Live kicks off at 10am UK time.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2018

Monday, July 30, was the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking ( MPAHT ) marked the day by becoming a signatory to The Code — short for The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2025

One planner we talked to had nine events for federal employees cancel in one month while a new administration was confirmed. Her attorneys did not see a hand of God in the decision, so the agency was responsible for the terms of all signed contracts. Lets be honest, initial hotel contracts rarely favor the client, she said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Reduced awareness of safety protocols in addition to loss of good judgment,” is how Michele Shry, manager for events, meetings and travel at Petco Health & Wellness Company, sums it up. The contract should also specify that the hotel or venue will not serve a drink to anyone noticeably intoxicated or underage.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Our team has managed events on five of the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. Cheryl Gentry. Heather Reid.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Peters, senior global event strategist for Maritz Global Events, earned her certification in 2005. Choices range from Contract and Negotiation Specialist to Health Care Meeting Compliance, to Inclusive Meetings Strategist and Emergency Preparedness for Meetings and Events. It has also opened doors for me.”.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The platform aims to address specific challenges the hospitality industry faces in managing events. It offers a suite of tools for venue managers and event organizers, including functionalities for lead management, proposal, and contract automation, event order creation, and analytics for performance tracking.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Every few years the question comes up as to whether or not [procurement] should be handling our contracts,” she said. “We Someone who works in procurement, such as Seth Balsam, global director of corporate procurement for technology provider Ciena Corporation, might not necessarily agree.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 15, 2018

Come up with solutions to minimise the chances of the same issue arising in future events.?—? JJ Baker (Headhunter in The Global Events Industry). Team Checklist — The next part of deciding the event planning checklist is Building up a team and joint teamwork. Travel and accommodation for guests. ?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. IMEX, Encore, Maritz Global Events, Cvent, DRPG, and PCMA are among the organizations sharing new ways to use technology.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. Our team has managed events on five of the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. Cheryl Gentry. Heather Reid.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2021

Actavo Events is a global events company specialising in the supply of Event Infrastructure including staging, grandstand seating, fencing, crowd control, drape and bespoke scaffolding structures, in addition to offering Project Management expertise for special projects.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

Stacey Gromlich, Director Audience Engagement & Global Events, Siemens. The Difference Between a Hybrid Event Program and a Hybrid Event. One important difference to recognize is that it’s unlikely that all events will be hybrid moving forward. Many venues have a minimum spend.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Project Manager – Events | FIRST | Newport Beach, CA. Project Coordinator – Events | FIRST | Newport Beach, CA. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | San Diego, CA. Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Special Events Assistant | JLL | San Francisco, CA.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Technical Program Manager, Executive and Event Production | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Events Assistant (Part-time) | The Kapor Center | Oakland, CA. Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Consolidating technology into an end-to-end event automation platform. Reducing labor hours or shifting labor hours to more valuable work.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . A few that caught our eye include event grants, new event venue options and coping with travel bans. Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

So, for both private and business events, you’ll need to build value and interest that will sway your attendees to toss aside their sweatpants and decide that the benefits of attending your event outweigh any possible travel risk. While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Kristin Horstman , senior director of strategic events at Salesforce, plans a portfolio of events, including the massive Dreamforce , penciled in for a September return to San Francisco if Covid statistics keep going in a positive direction. I have a gypsy soul, and I miss traveling. This was a marathon. This sucks.”.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

September 2021 — Are in-person events COVID safe? The risk of contracting COVID-19 during a grocery store masked visit is far less than the overall risk for everyone in the U.S. Rather, they want to know if attending the event will significantly (defined by them) increase their likelihood of contracting COVID-19.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

I lived through contracting it and it sucked. Now that virtual meetings are removing the burden and cost of lengthy travel and hotel stays, meetings that drew 1,000 people are now streaming to 4,000 or more. I know the meetings industry looks dark right now and the future is unclear. COVID-19 is real and it is devastating.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. Snapshot from a People-first Event in Seattle. But the team pulled off a major-league miracle.

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