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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

They assume that meetings will consist of sessions with speakers on a stage. And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Far more space is devoted to entertainment and food and beverage.

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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Not long ago, becoming a professional speaker was a third step in a thought leaders career path. Keynote speakers should be chosen wisely. From a conference design perspective, we believe the current best practice is to bookend your conference by opening with a strong-thought provoking speaker and closing with inspiration.

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Two Tensions Keeping Senior Event Professionals Up at Night

Velvet Chainsaw

The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. Utilizing industry speakers for one of your keynote slots. Any cut-backs made in these categories can negatively impact your attendee value proposition.

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6 Ways Event Planning Software Makes Holiday Party Planning Stress-Free

Attendease

Corporate holiday parties, gala dinners, and annual celebrations are right around the corner… and to create truly memorable holiday experiences, you need to begin locking in venues, vendors, catering, and entertainment ASAP. You can assign rooms/venues, times, speakers, and more. Food and beverage planning is critical, too.

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). Entertainment. According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. You will also have some variable costs such as speaker fees and engagement items including swag boxes. .

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8 Event Budget Adjustments Needed to Host Safe Events in 2021

Event Farm

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. 2: Audio visual, décor and entertainment – 6% increase. Don’t expect any cheap deals on entertainment. Missed Part IV of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel?

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More Marketing Isn’t the Answer

Velvet Chainsaw

Attendees value experiences like food and beverage, speakers/entertainment, and learning environments with good audiovisual. Leadership often thinks the answer to their attendance problems is to earmark even more spend for attendance marketing. Spend in this category doesn’t contribute to the attendee value proposition.