Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The most common mistake Howe sees planners make is that they don’t read their contracts. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says. You have no rights or responsibilities unless they are in the contract.” You can’t insure against everything. Prepare for GDPR. Do Your Homework.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. You have to be ready for that.”. Flexibility as a Constant.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Morial Convention Center over the near term is Smart Energy Week, a co-location of the Solar Power International show, the Energy Storage International show, and Wind Energy International show that in 2019 drew more than 30,000 total attendees. Hurricane Ida struck New Orleans on what would have been the event’s opening day.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. To ensure that all attendees are comfortable and enjoy their experience, choose a venue size according to the estimated number of attendees. Who are your attendees, and what do they want? How many people will attend? When is your event?

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s preparing for the unexpected. More than 50 attendees. Event Experience Leaders know how different contracts look these days. In that vein, consider purchasing event insurance, and be clear with attendees about your cancellation policies. Prepare action items that you can kick into gear if needed.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

Give your attendees and partners peace of mind with this event safety guide. For event planners, marketers, and attendees alike, it’s been over a year since we’ve had the experience of a live event. The question on everyone’s mind is how we minimize the risk for our attendees, partners, and staff. Venue Contracts.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. with more than 500 attendees), then ideally, you should start this first phase at least four months in advance, and ideally six months in advance or more. Based on this purpose, define relevant goals and objectives for the event, including how many attendees you are hoping to get. Event logo.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Ensure adequate insurance.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A bit of good news is that hotel rooms were likely contracted long ago before inflation surged, so hotel costs for company trips or incentive trips should be fixed with no risk of budget variances (unless the company exceeds its room block, forcing it to pay higher rates for incremental rooms).

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This new dynamic was the topic of a standing-room-only session at the Financial and Insurance Conference Planners conference, held at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport November 13-16. We have to come in being professional, being prepared in the business.”. I really urge you to take that time. They're experts in what they do.”

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Six months might be a long timeline for relatively simple events; 12 months might be appropriate for a large-scale event with thousands of attendees. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Consider it your event planning insurance for one of your most scarce resources: time.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Moving hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of attendees cannot be taken for granted by venues anymore. If it’s a venue then it’ll be all about its location – is it conveniently situated for attendees? It's time to get the venue we want, at a price we can afford, on conditions we feel comfortable with.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

If you are planning a smaller event (or a simpler virtual-only event), you can have a shorter preparation time. an internal meeting), try to have at least one month of preparation time. Equipment rental and related costs Licences and permits Insurance costs Establish your event team. What are the goals you’d like to achieve?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Finally, you should book early to ensure your AV company has plenty of time to prepare a successful event, thus avoiding any rush fees. Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Anything after the contract is begging.”.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

In the end, many were left with savings that they had the opportunity to reinvest back into their organization to drive better program content or activities for attendee engagement. Ensure that people managing the tactic are prepared and supported with the help of an event. There’s simply so much to consider and prepare.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Or provide your attendees with an unforgettable experience?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Or provide your attendees with an unforgettable experience?

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