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Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

Convene by PCMA

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. Here are some other takeaways from the survey results: Who Chooses Speakers?

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How To Choose the Best Online Registration Software – The Ultimate Guide

Eventtia

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data. The short answer is “No.”

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FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon

Smart Meetings

Michelle Poler, author of “Hello Fears” and keynote speaker, suggested moving toward the things that scare us because in that direction lies growth. What is new is the ability for non-programmers to use the cognitive tool for everything from writing marketing copy and agendas to answering attendee questions and managing registration.

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13 Reasons To Use Event Platforms for In-Person Events

Endless Events

But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. You don’t have to worry about collecting business cards or messing around with paper registration forms at the event. How can you track attendee metrics? Or engagement?

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Lessons from the Front: Covid-era Med Meetings

Smart Meetings

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. Bohrer’s organization has a detailed of duty of care that is a part of the registration process, where attendees opt in and learn what Covid-related requirements there will be on site. “We

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. Here are some things to consider. Contact him at alan@arrivemanagement.com.

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The Thoroughly Modern Event Budgeting Checklist

Smart Meetings

Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? Websites, registration apps, email campaigns, and advertising can all impact your budget, so plan accordingly. Telling people about the event is a big portion of the budget to consider.