Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. . Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Event security entails far more than just dotting the venue with security personnel. By employing the right security practices, you’ll ensure the safety of your guests and staff, plus you’ll prevent damage to the venue and related property. Each venue requires a specific on-site strategy. Step 2: Gauge Attendee Risk.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Meeting Venue. Where so ever place the event is happening at, it is known as the meeting venue. Enabling the staff and all the attendees to travel to the venue and back to the accommodation and vice versa by the means of shuttle bus services is quite an important point here. . . Finding the most convenient venue.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 22, 2019

A glitchy AV system or a sick keynote speaker may seem like disasters on event day, but are you ready if a real emergency hits? your venue) as Whitney warns that “confirmation bias plays a key role in these situations. Who should planners talk to about risk management for events? Hope for the best but plan for the worst.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Venue selection. Our services include the following: Securing venue and catering services. Managing audio/visual services. The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Programme Optimisation Using predictive models, it is possible to estimate which topics or speakers generate the most interest, allowing the agenda to be adjusted in real time. Here, AI can centralise data management to give organisers a comprehensive view of performance, regardless of whether the audience is at home or at the venue.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Create a risk management assessment prior to the event, along with a protocol and policy for handling emergency situations. The protocol should be coordinated with the venue, which probably has its own policy for how emergencies should be handled. “On If your meeting topic or a guest speaker is controversial, plan for protest.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 15, 2018

Event Planners kick-start the preparations for a long time starting off with the choice of vendors , the venue and so on. Event Manager. ? Venue Planner. ? Catering Manager with the team. ? Accounting manager with the team. ? Charges that the speakers/performers/influential are going to charge.

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Eventinterface

MAY 13, 2017

Sarah Sebastian with Rose Gold Collective loves the trend of using unique venue spaces as meeting spaces. “I am seeing more and more companies and brands seeking unexpected venues to host meetings in. Sebastian is also a fan of the integration of wellness into meetings. Nap pods are also showing up in event foot prints.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

” Are you the missing link to a successful meeting and event risk management plan? This program explores the role of meeting/event planners and venue operators in the risk management identification, response and recovery process. Learning Objectives: Recognition of role in the risk management process.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Timeline, budget, specific venue, caterer, schedule, speakers, entertainment, risk management, marketing and promotion should be moving along. Get Down to the Nitty-Gritty. Time frame: four to six weeks prior to event. Stress level: . It’s time to buckle down and crank out the details.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

In between all the clapping, there was a lot of learning going on in the sessions and behind the scenes as MPI leadership tried new things and made adjustments when a keynote speaker backed out at the last minute and temperatures soared to 117 degrees. Always be ready to jump in with a Plan B. Have a safety plan. Allow magic to happen.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Started implementing a strategic meetings management program.• . •

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The afternoon delivered a thought-provoking session on the future of venues from Ben Heath, Principal, Grimshaw. Chris Holt MBE, chief executive of CHC Global – the AEV’s partner in risk management – gave a sobering assessment of the current environment of risk and how it is changing, with the venue perspective in mind.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 5, 2021

Digital Risk Management: First Steps. Andy Jabbour, an instructor with International Association of Venue Managers’ Academy for Venue Safety & Security , recommends a block-and-tackle straight out of a playbook on Monday Night Football. International Association of Venue Managers (iavm.org).

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Managing the unexpected at an event is not just a possibility but a certainty for event organisers. From equipment malfunctions and venue changes to weather disruptions and last-minute guest cancellations, organisers must be prepared to navigate a myriad of challenges that can threaten the success of their events.

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Eventory

JUNE 28, 2018

Organized annually by MaxComm Communication, the event reassembles up to 400 participants: event organizers, teams, venues, technical providers, media, insurance and financial companies etc: the sport of sailing’s key actors from all over the world. The Yacht Racing Forum is the leading conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

A 2-day event that features a stellar lineup of speakers, demonstrations, booths and networking opportunities. BE Midmarket CIO Forum is an engaging, informative, and social venue for IT Solution Providers who are focused on technologies for the midmarket. Speakers are all leading industry experts. 2019 OCP Global Summit.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2018

Crisis management planning is like life insurance; nobody wants it, but everyone needs it. Business owners must budget for risk management even when there is no sign of trouble ahead. While hotels or resorts are expensive, off-site venues offer many benefits. Entertainment may help reduce the stress of crisis planning.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

On-Demand Webinar: Virtual Speakers. If you want to attend in-person classes and earn your diploma in Event and Venue Management, Trebas is for you. advertising and venue operations management. Risk Management. On-Demand Webinar: Virtual Event Strategy. Timeframe: 20- 60 minutes per course . #4

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Virtual Event & Meeting Management. Instructor: Brandt Krueger, technical producer and speaker. Virtual Fundraising Event Management. Duration: 5 weeks. Start date: October 6. CMP Clock Hours: 9. Duration: 6 weeks. Start date: October 13. CMP Clock Hours: 20.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

I’m a public speaker,” Jones said. Destinations have been early, obvious adopters, offering VR tours of attractions and venues for meeting planners and tourists alike. Wearables] can keep a record of who you met and how long you talked with them,” said Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, DES, an event-technology analyst and frequent speaker.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The KickStart conference provides a venue for important thought leaders from the digital infrastructure industry and the ecosystem, to share trends, opinions, and ideas?. Our speakers include some of the core contributors to many open source tools, libraries, and languages. KickStart Europe. Open Data Science Conference East.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 20, 2016

It was a new conference experience, and Kirsten wanted to make sure everyone knew what to expect, from the “campus concept” that encompasses the BCEC and three nearby hotels, to first-time programs like the Peer-to-Peer Exchange and the Speaker Connection Zone, to the extra security surrounding opening keynoter Bill Gates.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

This is a complicated story about two best friends who are getting married but who have a fight and then learn they’ve chosen the same wedding planner and venue,” says Kim Estep, founder and CEO of ConventionNation.com. “I Hilliard, Esq, PhD, CMP, a speaker, professor and attorney with Hilliard Associates.” meetings & events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In addition, it is more efficient to spend time planning ahead and evaluating if you think you might have a threat due to attendees, speakers, or the topic of the meeting.”. Security has been reinforced at Viparis venues. Third, do you know whom to notify at the venue? “I A BASIC LEVEL OF SECURITY.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In addition, it is more efficient to spend time planning ahead and evaluating if you think you might have a threat due to attendees, speakers, or the topic of the meeting.”. Security has been reinforced at Viparis venues. Third, do you know whom to notify at the venue? “I A BASIC LEVEL OF SECURITY.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And ultimately, speakers are performers, right? And that’s why I don’t describe myself as a speaker. Community-centric sessions, roundtable discussions, breakouts where there’s a facilitator instead of a speaker. I’ve written this article a few times, and every time I rewrite it, it gets better.

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StraussCA

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It should include everything such as health and safety information, contact details, directions to the venue and more. Include attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and the planning team in all post-event activities. An Exhibitor Manual will help prepare exhibitors by sharing key information and guidelines.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

When there’s a speaker, is that speaker’s information secure?” Another voiced concern about the IT infrastructure at venues, stressing the need to know how third-party or in-house AV teams were preserving secure internet connections. Don’t forget, we published a risk management guide in our 2014 PYM Annual.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Being a speaker, there’s always a long story. How did you make the transition to private life, to being a speaker, and how did catching bad guys help you move into managing risk for meeting planners? One of the simplest is to conduct a walk-through of the venue before the event. KC : Right.

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Expo Pass

JULY 30, 2024

Typical contingency plans address things like inclement weather, last-minute speaker cancellations, or catering delays. Discuss this potential outcome with your venue, vendors and suppliers to see if they’d be willing to accommodate a delay. Cyber-risk management. Team training and on-site rehearsals.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Whether it’s venue labor, bus drivers or catering staff, shortening an event slightly can help reduce costs.”. Work with Partners—and Haggle.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 27, 2024

Democratic Party—even with the last-minute changes that refocused the event’s content and speakers on a new leader of the party—there was at least one alarming security pitfall that affected a notable session. While the general consensus is that the Democratic National Convention was a success for the U.S.

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