Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Some say I have high status in the event industry, but when I’m facilitating a roomful of subject matter experts, I’m the most ignorant and lowest status person present. At a traditional meeting, however, perceived status roles rarely change significantly during the event. is about staying on time.

Meetings 358

Meetings Conference Negotiating Speakers 358

Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design by Mike van der Vijver. Whenever you’re getting people together to learn new things or work out a problem, there’s going to be some sort of meeting involved. But how can we move meetings beyond their traditional stigmas and creating meaningful meeting designs?

Event Planning 107

Event Planning Fashion Negotiating Meeting Design 107

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Venues such as Wyndham Hotels are hearing the call and putting wellness front and center as they promote their groups and meetings product. Event seating presents a unique challenge because attendance is dynamic and often changes up to and throughout an event. However, the strongest tactic is making F&B an experience in itself.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

We asked some of the people creating meeting magic today alongside the massive influx of new meeting designers that have come to the industry since Covid for tips on what to ask your partners and when to get started. AV Requirements: What type of content will be presented (e.g., What specific equipment is needed (e.g.,

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

Guidebook

JULY 31, 2018

The best part about creating an event proposal template for yourself is that you only have to do the hard work once, then refine it as you get feedback and negotiate deals along the way. Maybe it’s time to run one of your proposals by a graphic designer? We’re all about streamlining – and you should be too! Get visual.

Events 128

Events Negotiating Event Planning Event Apps 128

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Continuous learning opportunities around new technologies, virtual and hybrid meeting design, risk and compliance management, and emerging trends in the meetings industry will ensure your team has the skills to elevate your strategic meetings management program.

Management 130

Management Meetings Risk Management Technology 130

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Industry Performance Trends.

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167