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Q&A: Mark Cooper at 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange

Smart Meetings

Thats why we include speakers on negotiation, influence and professional development. SM Food has played a big role in this event. MC Food waste management is a core focus. In our Copper Skillet competition, chefs are judged and penalized on food waste. We also avoid food and beverage minimums at our conferences.

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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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Top Reasons Meeting Planners Love Boise, Idaho

Smart Meetings

Attendees can step outside Boise Centre and venture to over 100 restaurants , breweries , hotels, shops and wine tasting rooms. Surrounding Boise Centre are plentiful hotels with 1,500 guest rooms within walking distance including luxury and boutique options. In fact, we have more than 6,000 rooms as many as cities twice our size.

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An Outstanding Year for Venues of Excellence

Prestige Events Magazine

Featuring top industry speakers addressing key trends and challenges, alongside a diverse range of exhibitors showcasing essential services and products for the hospitality sector, the conference was a resounding success.

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SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin

Event Marketer

To wash it down, there were themed craft beverages that paired with the dishes, like the Maritime Marg, as well as mocktail options. Agency: 15|40) PRIME VIDEOS ESCAPE Its hard to know where to begin describing Prime Videos colossal takeover of Hotel San Jos from March 7-8 with its Escape With Prime event.

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Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025

Smart Meetings

Negotiating contracts is the first step before confirming speakers, color themes or catering options. Hidden Fees and Surcharges When booking with a hotel, look for fees and surcharges. “I think it goes to the wisdom of making sure you lock in food and beverage prices as early as you can, Warner offered.

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Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels

Smart Meetings

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor.