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FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon

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Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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General Admission or VIP) Early bird registration specials Generating excitement early in the promotional stages but failing to keep the momentum going is a common mistake new event planners make. Early bird registration offers, “last chance” reminders, and other dynamic ticket pricing strategies help boost ticket sales.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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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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The Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event

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Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. If it’s a virtual event or it’s a smaller in-person event, you’ll have more leniency, but at the very least, make sure you have at least two months in advance to prepare the event. Sign contract with venue and vendors. Online event registration/ event ticketing solution.

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Tales from Hurricane-Affected New Orleans Meetings

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While the planning teams for those two events had a rather small window in which to enact contingency plans, the planners of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association’s annual meeting had less than three days to figure out what to do. In the Eye of the Storm. By August 25, the storm had a more certain destination: Louisiana.

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The Ultimate Event Venue Sourcing Guide

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Make an informed estimate by analyzing previous attendance data, registrations, or similar industry events. Insurance and liability: Seek information on the venue’s insurance coverage and liability policies. Negotiate contract terms: Before signing any contracts, consider negotiating the terms with the venue.

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How to Safely Return to In-Person and Hybrid Events

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Venue Contracts. Venue contracts will also look much different than they did pre-COVID. Make sure to read your contract carefully and ask any questions of the on-site team so you know all of your options. Event Insurance. This can include cancellation or postponement policies, and even COVID liabilities.