Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting. Whichever direction you head in, both require a thorough needs assessment that goes beyond venue specs.

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Attendease

APRIL 3, 2019

We’re also going to skip mostly avoidable circumstances, such as choosing the wrong venue size or underselling your event (fix it with a better marketing plan ). To a certain degree, you can limit potential problems by visiting potential venues in person before signing your contract to get a complete understanding of their parking situations.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 6, 2017

We aggregate speaker proposals. From registration to trade show to contracts to BEOs to room set efficiencies to audio visual equipment, your attention is on the perfected particulars, the stuff, the objects. We also strive to offer something for everyone at our event. This means you need to refocus on your conference strategy!

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

During the virtual session, the speakers shared their candid thoughts and approach to the different components within the playbook, and below is the recap of the discussion. The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Selecting an event venue. View the session recording Finding an event location.

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Event Farm

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Still, planning a live event these days requires quite a bit of planning that wasn’t necessarily a part of your pre-COVID event checklist—and a higher level of awareness by those who aim to keep their attendees, speakers, vendors and staff safe. Select your Safe Space (Location and Venue). Lock down Your Contracts.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 26, 2020

TED is one of the many formerly face-to-face events lining up speakers, such as Susan David, for their digital programming. I’ve been working with speakers at events for more than 20 years, and this almost feels like an entirely new job,” Tim Mathy, partner at Speak Inc., This is the Wild West of the speaker world.”.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

An agreement on how you expect people—attendees, staff, speakers, exhibitors, etc.—to The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. 1: Code of conduct.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. and are still booking up venue spaces for late 2020 and beyond.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Choose the conference location and venue: Create a list of venue options (hotels, conference and business halls, open-space venues, etc.). Contact venue hosts, and discuss the details. Explore venue capabilities (lighting, audio-visual effects, capacity, and more). Compare pricing. Narrow down the list.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Sometimes, the projectile comes in the form of a volcano, hurricane, rogue audio visual technician, speaker or guest. The space had been contracted, but the venue had failed to inform the city and so, no parking. The property gave away the suites that were contracted. Unfortunately, that was not to be.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. What does all of this mean in practical terms?

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

An example of augmented reality at events is creating an interactive venue map that attendees can use to explore a venue. Speakers can break up a larger audience into breakout rooms and then call everyone back together at the end of the session. A force majeure clause is a clause included in most venue contracts.

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. Identify the venue.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

You are simply flying blind if you start looking for venues and vendors without understanding the event’s needs and objectives. They troubleshoot for technical issues for both speakers and attendees. This person tests the visual and audio component of the session and works with platform specialist and speakers if there are issues.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line. We’ve all been onsite where the speaker rehearsals for a conference go on too long, and just before the attendees are due to come the whole PowerPoint presentation needs changing.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. Identify opportunities to cross-train employees for different event roles, such as registration support or speaker management. Build approval protocols for expenses over a set threshold, especially for discretionary spending categories.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

From venues to staffing and all the details in between, it can almost feel like you’re about to burst from thinking about it all. Use that to make decisions about advertisement, venue design, speaker selection, and even catering. We recommend choosing your venue first, as this will have a huge impact on the rest of your budget.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2024

Amid the whirlwind of a high-powered CEO or celebrity’s life, many still find time to speak at corporate events, but what happens when these A-list event speakers’ busy lives get the best of them and they need to bow out of their speaking commitment, or they don’t arrive at the anticipated time? What Does that Mean for Planners?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty. Having a clean venue is an element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of an event. Flexible Contract Language.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved. Be flexible: Accommodating availability at venues could result in more money at the bottom line and access to properties you might not otherwise be able to afford. Tap your speakers’ bureau.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. When it comes to F&B, negotiate a flat discount rate versus a discount if you achieve the contracted minimum. Or would a more recognizable “big name” speaker make more impact? This see significant savings.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Venue Rental. Grants and contracts. Revenues and expenses: Registration: $20.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

From venue maps to speaker session schedules, your attendees can access everything they need instantaneously, without the clutter of physical event materials. The best conference apps allow event planners to easily communicate with different stakeholders, including attendees, speakers, and sponsors. Smoother communication.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

For example, start with venue design that both attracts and engages people as they enter your venue. Or by constructing the talk in such a way that it syncs the brains of the audience and the speaker in remarkable ways. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. Not planning conferences? Click To Tweet.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Central Hall Westminster, part of Central Hall Venues group, has announced it has awarded a new £8m contract to in-house AV production services partner White Light. The company also supported James Corden’s Late Late London shows held at the venue for two years running in 2018 and 2019.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started!

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

Additionally, if you have in-person speakers, you’ll likely want multiple sets of microphones, unless you have someone sanitizing mics between each use. Build the need for personal space into your budget so you can assure your attendees, speakers, and partners that you’re taking their safety seriously. On-Site Contracts.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

Do not procrastinate as venues are booked well in advance. So, securing your venue should be at the very top of your to-do list. Then, research entertainers and guest speakers to check their availability and once you’ve selected speakers, book them as soon as possible. Not Anticipating Budget Blowout.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. Make sure you understand the AV contract. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • if the venue allows it, suggests Cole. Ask about the groups meeting in the venue before you. Want more?

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Event Marketer

JULY 1, 2024

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT MEETINGS & EVENTS Caesars Entertainment Meetings & Events offers iconic venues and top-notch with 20 nationwide destinations. Our clients often will use space and meeting options at our multiple venues in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. million square feet of meeting space.

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