Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Truly creative event design questions, for example, whether we need to have a keynote speaker , relegate significant participant discussions to breaks and socials, or supply entertainment during meals.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 25, 2021

An agreement on how you expect people—attendees, staff, speakers, exhibitors, etc.—to The employee or contractor who is certified for this role is in charge of compliance with state and local regulations and any compliance requirements established by your organization, venue, or insurance carrier. 1: Code of conduct. 14: Queuing tool.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Keep the energy high with movement breaks, social events, and local flavors like venue tours. Keynote speakers on future trends An impactful keynote speaker should do more than present data—they need to tell a compelling story that motivates action. The goal is active participation, not just passive listening.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Leading events professionals have joined the education programme at the Academic Venue Showcase 2019, organiser Academic Venue Solutions today announced. As well as our supreme collection of venues, this is another great reason to attend the Showcase next month.” Mark Cooper, IACC – Food and beverage trends and insights.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

They also address practical needs, like letting attendees know all the essential details (like venue and time) before the event. Look for ways to keep attendees engaged and interested with fresh, relevant content and speakers, presenters, professionals or trainers. Underwhelming event agenda. Poor on-site experience.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Venue Rental. Variable costs: $10/person.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Ask a customer if they can provide a venue or an extra piece of swag for that conference goody bag. Say there’s an international event speaker that will guarantee those registrations come rolling in.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 2, 2022

People could reach larger audiences in far-off locations, they could accommodate speakers who couldn’t be there in person, and they could reduce their spend by eliminating costly things like venue bookings. But this pivot came with a number of benefits, too. Scoping the In-Person & Virtual Aspects of your Hybrid Event.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 22, 2022

There might be food and beverage issues, speaker cancellations, or even natural disasters or emergencies, but if you develop a plan, you’ll be able to guarantee the best possible outcome in any situation. If your catering falls through, make sure you have the numbers for three awesome food trucks in the area.

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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. Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

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.

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 14, 2019

Whether you are hosting a conference, retreat, meeting, or any kind of event, you are likely to be providing food items to your guests. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as you wade through budget management is ignoring the importance of food and beverage. For better or worse, food impacts people and their feelings.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. What does all of this mean in practical terms?

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . Food and beverage. Meeting Venue. Where so ever place the event is happening at, it is known as the meeting venue.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Accessible, healthy, creative food and the people who order F&B for events took center stage at Smart Meetings Culinary Experience at Paris Las Vegas this week. The Power of Catering Tracy Stuckrath Meeting professional choices about food and beverage orders impact everything from sustainability, engagement and inclusivity to budget.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

Here are five of the main benefits of holding meetings at unique venues. Up your planning game: It’s not always easy to hold your event at an alternative venue. If so, going with a unique venue will not only please attendees, but also up your planning game. Tips for Alternative Venue Selection. Venue Ideas .

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EventMB

MAY 31, 2022

Simply asking the hotel or venue if they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other equivalent government regulations is far from enough, according to Evans. You need to ask the properties a lot of questions about their food service, which is even more important now with Covid and the lack of staffing,” she said.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this article, we break down exactly how to throw a Halloween party and guide you step-by-step through the entire process, from selecting the right venue and refining the party’s theme to sending invitations and making a menu. When you think of your dream venue, what do you see? How many guests would you like to invite? Get started.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. 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. Establish your max headcount and align it with venue space capacity.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Attendees can strap on a VR headset to virtually explore your event venue, interact with sponsors and exhibitors, and get a firsthand look at the types of sessions and activities you’ll offer. Implement 3D seating charts or virtual venue maps that allow attendees to navigate and select their preferred spots!

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mandy Jennings, CEO and Owner of Venues of Excellence reflects on 2024 and the power of the sales and marketing consortium for independent venues. As 2024 draws to a close, Mandy Jennings, CEO, reflects on the incredible progress and achievements of the past 12 months for the consortium and its member venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The award-winning venue was selected to host the event due to its shared outlooks and policies with the event organiser around the environmental, economic, and social impacts of in-person events. 30 Euston Square and Searcys partnership with Hotel School has already created one full time role at the venue and four at a wider venue portfolio.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Before you jump ahead and pick an event venue, it’s important to take time to create a plan so you know how to plan an event properly. Review event venue choices. Before signing the venue contract, go and see the venue in person and meet the venue manager. Determine your event entertainment and/or speakers.

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Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. A small venue can be booked and set up with equipment, lighting, and sufficient space to accommodate the speakers, and the event can then be streamed online for the live audience.

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Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. A small venue can be booked and set up with equipment, lighting, and sufficient space to accommodate the speakers, and the event can then be streamed online for the live audience.

Food and Beverage 156

Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the case of a hybrid event, the money usually spent on arranging for travel and accommodation, food, and beverage for attendees can be reduced. A small venue can be booked and set up with equipment, lighting, and sufficient space to accommodate the speakers, and the event can then be streamed online for the live audience.

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Food and Beverage Healthcare Social Media Trade Shows 156

GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. There is no cost of paying to the venue, decorating it as per event requirements, and arranging the food and beverages.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. There is no cost of paying to the venue, decorating it as per event requirements, and arranging the food and beverages.

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Food and Beverage Trade Shows Events Social Media 156

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2020

The number of speakers at live events is constrained by travel and location, and while online events offer a solution to that problem, that doesn’t mean you should flood your event with too many speakers. Without travel or venue occupancy constraints, online events can cater to many more people at once. Make a Profit.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 17, 2025

I stopped drinking and then went back on the road as a speaker, and I started to see what life was like on the other side as an attendee who doesnt drink. For Nelson, its all about starting the conversation among event planners, attendees and, most importantly, venues to rethink how we orient networking and food and beverage.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers.

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Contracts Food and Beverage Entertainment Venues 158

Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. Let’s take a deeper look at what makes up a BEO. What Is a Banquet Event Order? How is a BEO typically used?

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Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Transportation 109

Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Signage Display sponsor logos on banners, posters, and directional signage throughout the event venue. Identify your needs You might start by asking: how do I find sponsors for an event? Going virtual?

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