Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

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.

Food and Beverage 429

Food and Beverage Meetings Meeting Design Site Selections 429

The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

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.

Meeting Planning 52

Meeting Planning Meetings Food and Beverage Travel 52

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

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

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.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Eventinterface

APRIL 5, 2017

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.

Corporate Events 100

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Site Selections Insurance 100

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

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.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62