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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

Read More : Empowering a New Generation of Association Leaders Becker is proud of how the program partners with the meetings and events industry to include students in Outlook Forum , IMEX and other travel industry gatherings to see first-hand the types of career paths possible.

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How to Create Buzz With Social Media Event Marketing

Planning Pod

Social media marketing has quickly become one the most affordable, accessible and effective ways to market products, services and (yup, you guessed it) upcoming events. And it has become an essential component among all the tools and tactics used in event marketing. Choosing a social media platform.

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Hybrid event planning: an executive guide and 6-month practical plan

SpotMe Blog

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event?

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How to Map Out the Event Attendee Journey: 5 Key Steps

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An event attendee journey map outlines every interaction and touchpoint your attendees will experience, from the moment they first hear about your event until after it ends. It charts the full process of how attendees discover, register, prepare for, travel to, participate in, and follow up after your event.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning: From Concept to Execution

Eventtia

Allocate a Contingency Fund : Set aside around 10-15% of your budget to cover unexpected costs like additional tech support or last-minute travel needs. Event Agenda example powered by Eventtia. Event Software Tips: Define Your Requirements: Outline the ideal attendee experience and list the features your team needs.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases for Event Success

Eventtia

Event planning is like juggling ten tasks at once from logistics and budgets to last-minute changes all while staying calm under pressure. Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key. Download the Event Planning Checklist as an Excel file to customize and share with your team.

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

Smart Meetings

Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. These findings underscore the growing emphasis on environmental considerations in venue selection and event planning within the industry.

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