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Discover New Corporate Meeting Industry Trends and Statistics

Endless Events

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. Another highlight is that the number of event-related careers is growing due to the sheer popularity and effectiveness of meetings as both marketing tools and revenue opportunities.

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How to Create a Risk Management Plan for a Corporate Meeting

Brightspot Incentive Events

Does your Meeting have a Risk Management Plan? Event professionals often consider themselves the masters of detail and organization. Risk Assessment for Corporate Meetings. Vendor emergency procedures: Make sure to meet with vendors to understand their emergency procedures and communication plans.

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Everything You Need To Know To Create Your Event Timeline

Endless Events

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Book caterers, florists, and any remaining vendors.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They are in charge of shopping for a variety of vendors and suppliers to secure everything needed for the event.

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Winning at the Game of Employees, Distractions and Productivity

Gavel International

Regardless of whether you are staying near or traveling far, incorporating the local culture into the meeting in some way is a powerful way to ramp up engagement. You can do so in many ways, from using local vendors to treating attendees to cultural events in the evenings. Turn agenda items into questions or use polling.

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How to Overcome Generation Z Meeting Planning Challenges

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes While it seems like corporate meetings have existed since corporations themselves, the generations attending them have changed over time. And with each new generation comes new challenges for meeting planning. Gen Z characteristics require a fresh take on meeting planning that might surprise you.

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23 Best Atlanta Event Venues and Meeting Spaces  

Bizzaboo

Its state-of-the-art facilities include a grand ballroom, expansive exhibition halls, and multiple breakout rooms, all outfitted with the latest in technology and amenities to support the needs of event organizers and attendees. What truly sets the GICC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green practices.

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