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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. The meeting industry has redefined novelty as creativity.

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Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now

The Castle Group

With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Can the agenda be adjusted to fewer days or sessions, thus reducing hotel and food and beverage costs? Also, have a backup plan for any stranded speakers, such as filming a pre-recorded session in advance.

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5 Event Management Principles Every Planner Should Know (But Most Don’t)

Event Leadership Institute

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.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

Nominated by Maureen Sojka, Events Manager, Creative Marketing Alliance — “Great prompt response for the initial quote; superb on-site tech support. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc., I think he goes above and beyond the typical site-selection provider’s role.

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8 Best Practices for Planning Corporate Events

Eventinterface

Site selection can make or break a meeting. It is important to ensure that the venue is adequately equipped to handle basic electrical, and food and beverage requirements, especially vital for non-traditional venues. Site selection checklist. Demographics are huge in site selection.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

Meeting or event design elements cover a wide array of details ranging from thematic tie-ins, signage, audiovisual production, speaker selection, technology use, seating, room set-ups, food and beverage menus and program content. Select program content and delivery formats. Engage speakers and performers.