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Best of 2022: Event Security and Safety

Smart Meetings

Whether physical or cyber, events without ample security not only makes events less safe, they also make the possibility of creating personal and professional connections much less likely, as attendees spend more time worrying about their physical safety or their sensitive information being breached.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

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Whether you’re incorporating sustainable measurements into your RFPs, tracking down low-carbon menus or combing through LEED certified venues, you know you’re a green planner. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. So, what’s next?

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Another “soft” risk that needs to be addressed: the changing needs of attendees.

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Together, We Can Do Hard Things 

Smart Meetings

We felt it in the surge of events flooding back in 2022. We’re inspired by social organizations rallying communities through events that spread messages for a better future. We witness corporate CEOs prioritizing events to engage their teams as they wrestle with the impact of hybrid work.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

This is my passion—and being part of the global events industry is my second passion.” One of her most memorable events was the official reopening of the new CCH-Conference Center Hamburg, in 2022. Looking Forward The global events industry, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic, has taken a new direction.

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Pain Point Number 1: Rising Costs

MeetingsNet

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying

Smart Meetings

Are you ready for the next crisis to strike at your event? What plan do you have in place to communicate important messages to your attendees? Crisis communication is an essential, if often overlooked, element for all events. CGSP, HMCC, MMP, is director of global events, MC Event Consulting.