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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

Convene by PCMA

Nearly all the conference presentations came directly from the association’s call for proposals, Mesmer said during a presentation she made at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2024 in January. Mesmer has added new voices to the list of speakers, including young professionals who are on the rise in the industry. There were a lot of manels.”

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Negotiating Hotel Contracts

Brightspot Incentive Events

When negotiating hotel contracts, it is fair to say things have changed. 5 Key Tips for Negotiating Hotel Contracts. A hotel partner recently shared that you should be ready to sign a hotel contract tomorrow when you begin your sourcing process. Consider closing your contract at the end of a quarter or year.

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Seeking Innovators, Experts, and Educators in Meeting Planning

MeetingsNet

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The deadline for is June 16.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Let them know what they will miss out on in terms of hotel blocks and speakers if they don’t act on a proposal right away and give a roadmap for what to expect in the months to come.”.

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The Ultimate Event Venue Sourcing Guide

Bizzaboo

For instance, a conference with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and interactive workshops necessitates versatile spaces. Step 3: Write a Request for Proposal (RFP) Desperate to get your dream spot for your event? It’s time to craft an engaging request for proposal (RFP). What type of event is it? About 42.6% About 42.6%

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Collect and evaluate vendor bids Reach out to area vendors and request proposals for your nonprofit event. Practice running through the entire event with speakers, staff, and the nonprofit event planning team. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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How to Save Money on Event AV

Endless Events

If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Above all, remember this key point that Brandt Krueger proposed in Event Icons Episode 44 that “Anything before the contract is negotiation. Negotiate payment terms.

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