Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The VR programming gave participants the ability to virtually explore the interior and exterior of Ford’s vehicles and watch the on-demand virtual Ford stage for speakers and presentations. VR was a key in the hand of Ford’s event planners. The result was a company able to deliver unique, fulfilling experiences.

Tech 279

Tech Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 279

SevenEvents

MARCH 13, 2025

Venues that can accommodate both indoor and outdoor spaces are most effective, as there is more flexibility when creating the content, customer journey and entertainment elements, as well as providing a contingency for event organisers in the case of bad weather.

Corporate Events 52

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Entertainment Sustainability 52

Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

Prominent names in the industry such as Julius Solaris, editor of the Event Manager Blog, come to CSE Live to speak about future trends, share insights, and stimulate discussion on designing great events. Julius Solaris from Event Manager Blog speaking about event design. Here I have a helium sugar balloon!

Food and Beverage 153

Food and Beverage Speakers Event Apps Event Design 153

Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Then, find the right venue for your audience size, event format, and budget. For physicians, highlight CME credit opportunities, renowned speakers, and insights into emerging treatment.

Healthcare 195

Healthcare Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media 195

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Those segments were edited together with talks from keynote speakers and 38 officer candidate speeches. Yesterday was a night filled with great keynote speakers and AWESOME Middle States Regional Success! costs, including food and beverage, and added the costs of technology and production. Can’t wait for tonight.

Event Design 98

Event Design 2020 Food and Beverage 2021 98

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. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

To accomplish this, you plan to have keynote addresses for speakers and presenters, breakout sessions, group dining, happy hours and an exhibit hall for vendors and sponsors. Your event floor plans will need to easily accommodate all these functions with flair. Lines for food, event check-in or walk-up registration.

Food and Beverage 141

Food and Beverage Venues Speakers Entertainment 141

Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

As we enter public event spaces, we will be temperature scanned, logged in for both our learning CEUs and contact tracing, reminded to wear our masks. Food and beverage service will evolve from lines and buffets to service in individual containers or plates and offered with minimal contact points. Passing Trend: Hugless.

2021 195

2021 Food and Beverage Travel Sustainability 195

MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The deadline for is June 16.

Education 79

Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 79

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If your organization is working to create more inclusive and accessible events, don’t duplicate efforts: A comprehensive resource just released by Google covers everything from registration and restrooms to service animals and swag. The inclusive-event design website is a new addition to Google’s All In toolkit for marketing inclusion.

Food and Beverage 104

Food and Beverage Speakers Events Marketing 104

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2018

“It doesn’t mean we need to make conferences multilingual, but keep in mind how fast your speakers talk.” (For For more on public speaking, read “ 3 Simple Ways to Be a Better Speaker.”). People define themselves around food and beverage,” Posch said. Another aspect to keep in mind?

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage 2018 Speakers Conference 98

Social Tables

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Planners, use this set where you’ll need seating for an interactive session with a speaker and some engagement between attendees. Staggered seating is perfect for large groups, events with a meal, or interactive sessions. Here, tables are filled two-thirds of the way with an open side. Click To Tweet. Aligned: 20.1%. Classroom 12.1%.

Food and Beverage 95

Food and Beverage Trade Shows Speakers Events 95

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Trade Shows 111

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

How can hosting events that showcase the latest technologies not rub off on convention centers? How can business event organizers in high-tech sectors not incorporate bleeding-edge tools in their own event design and session rooms — which then seep into other kinds of events not directly associated with technology?

2016 89

2016 Food and Beverage 2017 2015 89

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Don’t be afraid to crunch the numbers early on so you know your launch plan’s feasibility.

2023 121

2023 Food and Beverage Fashion Social Media 121

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As some organizations consider planning and holding in-person events and gatherings, and other communities are in the early stages of moving ahead, there are many new questions to consider. Developed in partnership with MPI, the course provides new ways to prepare event strategy, design, execution, and evaluation. Share below.

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Transportation 79

Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

Today, the three categories the crew will have to cut, keep, or improve are: Production Food Marketing But before the crew starts making event budget cuts, Nick shares a disclaimer. I know that’s super controversial, but it’s pretty easy and probably the highest cost in the F&B (food and beverage) bubble.

Food and Beverage 71

Food and Beverage B2B Marketing Events 71

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They communicate what is included in a particular party experience, such as venue rental, food, alcohol, and event service. They detail the fixed-price cost of hosting an event in a specified space on a designated date, such as a banquet hall, private dining room, or the entire venue.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Social Media Venues Advertising 78

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

•We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Have had to cut special events (receptions, keynote, concert) budgets. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Lowered meeting costs.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage 2017 Risk Management Insurance 67

All Seated

AUGUST 8, 2022

Seasonal food displays. Fall is the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal ingredients,” assures Jacqueline Vizcaino of Tinted Event Design. Bountiful food displays aren’t just for appetizers, though. Rest assured that these pre-ceremony beverages are getting seasonal treatment as well.

Food and Beverage 69

Food and Beverage Fashion Consulting Speakers 69

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. Content development: The content, from presentations and panel discussions to interactive workshops, is the heart of any pharma event.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It includes: Event Planners Printing/Signage Av/Tech Support Photography/Videography Catering/Bartending Staffing/Security Rentals/Decor Entertainment Venues Event Planners Fauxcades (Dallas) fauxcades.com Offering a full service event design, custom fabrication, production and rentals, Fauxcades focuses on the experiential aspect of every event.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Entertainment 2002 Venues 78

Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Allocate portions of your ultimate budget to cover different expenses: event venue, accommodations, food, transportation, and other event fees. Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers. Invite a speaker or speakers who embody the overall theme of the retreat.

Transportation 78

Transportation Food and Beverage Travel Speakers 78

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

H: Meeting or event design. If you’re strategic about creating a sustainability plan for your event you can have a powerful positive impact on the environment, your participants and your host communities. Some help you determine the primary goals and objectives for your meeting or event. H: Meeting or event design.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” With a focus on collaborative exploration, learning, and growth, Google and a variety of exhibiting partners and speakers have devised a program of sessions and spaces focused on experience design and the principles of belonging.

Education 59

Education Food and Beverage Tourism Contracts 59

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

They 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 value proposition for attendees.

Marketing 60

Marketing Food and Beverage Meetings Advertising 60

Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Allocate portions of your ultimate budget to cover different expenses: event venue, accommodations, food, transportation, and other event fees. Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers. Invite a speaker or speakers who embody the overall theme of the retreat.

Transportation 60

Transportation Food and Beverage Travel Speakers 60

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This course, designed for meeting and event professionals, provides the knowledge to understand the gear, staff, and set up your event needs to function properly, look right, and be cost-effective. Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Virtual Event & Meeting Management. Duration: 5 weeks.

Meetings 52

Meetings Food and Beverage Consulting Education 52

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

Our attendees, partners, journalists, and speakers,” he said, “tell us that this fundamental thinking is what makes the two days in Graz so special.”. We are eager to continue hosting our annual festival here, as we receive feedback from attendees and speakers who enjoy their stay during the festival week.”. 100+ SPEAKERS. “We

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage 2012 2003 Advertising 40

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 4, 2017

People care about their food. ” Going into the food-and-beverage business, he said, has become validated as an entrepreneurial pursuit, and there is an “unprecedented level of interest in food.” They want “a great experience at a great value.” ” ‘Help outsiders feel like insiders.’

Travel 45

Travel Food and Beverage Tourism Hospitality 45

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

They 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 value proposition for attendees.

Marketing 51

Marketing Meetings Food and Beverage Advertising 51

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

The golden rule of event planning is that the earlier you can start planning and working on your event, the better. You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Talent/speaker fees.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Yes, the course will cover all the things you might expect, such as site selection, event design, hiring speakers and entertainment, food and beverage, registration and the like. To me, those are signs of ineptitude. Those things I knew would be covered.

Management 40

Management Event Management Food and Beverage Site Selections 40

Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Valerie Bihet, the founder of VIBE Agency , has produced over 1,350 events around the world for clients such as Cartier, Barclays, and Dior. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginning planner, Heather and Valerie will set you up to become masters of destination events! Our speakers address unanswered questions.

Travel 78

Travel Transportation Contracts Hotels 78

Bizzabo

APRIL 30, 2019

Although the OPAL Event Center requires all of their guests to be 21+ (even for private events), they offer flexibility in the form of amenities, catering, and beverage options. They provide food and beverages with season flavor and locally sourced ingredients. They also serve award-winning local wines.

Venues 48

Venues Food and Beverage Sports Events 48

Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

Emphasize Experience and Connection Instead of planning a traditional speaker-and-audience setup, try something new for Gen Z. If it makes sense for your event, group attendees into teams so they instantly have a group to chat with. Try to pack as much value into your event and upgrades.

Corporate Events 62

Corporate Events Social Media Food and Beverage Financial 62