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Are Celebrity Speakers Worth It?

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Business events professionals are asking if celebrity speakers are even worth it. Skift Take: Jason Sudeikis, the creator of Ted Lasso, was a no-show at a recent convention he was to speak at. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Recent Incidents Highlight Need for Risk Management

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In an ironic twist, the Risk Management Society had the final evening of its 2023 Riskworld convention in Atlanta cut short last week due to an active-shooter situation that, while more than two miles away from the convention center, affected the shuttle-bus routes between the center and several hotels in the room block.

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The Importance of Risk Management in Events Planning

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This is why risk management is crucial for event planners. CRAFTING A PLAN Risk planning sessions should always occur in the early stages of planning, with new ideas and insights added as the event draws near. THE RISK FACTORS TO CONSIDER Risk management involves a lot of aspects.

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The Importance of Risk Management in Events Planning

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This is why risk management is crucial for event planners. CRAFTING A PLAN Risk planning sessions should always occur in the early stages of planning, with new ideas and insights added as the event draws near. THE RISK FACTORS TO CONSIDER Risk management involves a lot of aspects.

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Master Event Planning with a Workback Schedule Template

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Risk management Spot potential issues weeks or months before they impact your event. For example, you can’t send speaker confirmation emails until you’ve finalized the agenda. Your schedule shows exactly who needs to complete each task and when, making it easy to track progress and identify bottlenecks.

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MeetingsNet Debuts New Conference Dedicated to Risk Management

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MeetingsNet, the meeting industry’s premier resource for news, business intelligence, ideas and more, today launched Risk360, a new one-day conference focusing on risk management for meetings and events professionals. The speaker lineup for the inaugural Risk360 conference includes: Tyra Hillard, Esq., Click here to register.

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Seeking Innovators, Experts, and Educators in Meeting Planning

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Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. If you have any questions about our call for speakers, please contact Sue Hatch, MeetingsNet’s content director, at shatch@meetingsnet.com. The deadline for is June 16.