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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. A potential new tool (and weapon): drones.

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6 Perks of Partnering with a Third-Party Event Management Firm

Convene by PCMA

CM Event Solutions — formerly known as Conference Managers — aims to create exceptional events by connecting people through meaningful experiences. Flexibility and Customization Whether it’s a small private gathering or a large conference, CM has the resources and expertise to scale its services according to a group’s unique needs.

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Success Story: Fall Product Launch with Celebrity Endorsement, Hilton Head, South Carolina

Blue Spark Event Design

Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation. High Points: Organized virtual and in-person site visits to measure and photograph the event space and discuss the vision with the client. Coordinated branding of all elements with the conference logo. Audio-Visual Production. Onsite Food & Beverage Management.

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What is a Destination Management Company (DMC)?

Blue Spark Event Design

The tasks of manipulating the guest manifest to make the best use of passenger wait times and keeping costs within the conference budget can often work against each other. Many times, planners will start a conference with a destination-focused welcome reception. Dine-Arounds. Entertainment. Offsite Events.

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How to Create Inclusive In-Person Events

Convene by PCMA

Accessibility — making sure those with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as those with dietary restrictions can fully enjoy everything a conference has to offer — is a key part planning. Closer to the event, organizers also should consider if their registration page is accessible. Photo courtesy of Disability:IN).

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Event Planner Challenges and Opportunities of the Next Decade

Maritz Global Events

Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information: names, business titles, personal/business email addresses, phone numbers, travel itineraries and reservations and more. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. Data Protection.

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2021: Moving Forward and Meeting Safely

Blue Spark Event Design

Preparing a health questionnaire for attendees and staff ahead of time will help you gather important data to maintain the overall health of your conference. Offer health and safety measures during your conference. Survey guests ahead of time with a health survey.

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