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FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records

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When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Their three-year terms will become effective Jan. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) November 15, 2022.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

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Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Choices, Choices.

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FICP Adapted with Live Phoenix Event

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Leadership with Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) wanted to set an example. For the group’s 2021 FICP Annual Conference in Arizona, they put a stake in the desert early on that they would hold an in-person event at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa for 500 fully vaccinated people Nov.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

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She is co-chair of Events Industry Council’s Meeting and Event Design Group Covid-19 Business Recovery Task Force and now consults leading companies on their return to events approach. Any interruption to pre-planning or on-site execution that disrupts an event is a risk,” Warwick said. Defining Risk. Things happen!”

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Omicron Event Cancellations Abroad, Travel Bans and Returning Resident Restrictions

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Still, and perhaps partially a result, many travelers have found themselves stranded since the weekend, hundreds of flights are suspended, and some events are already being canceled. In the last week, major global events , corporate events, sporting events and holiday parties across Europe and Africa have slowly been getting called off.

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Blockchain and Finance Events: The #1 Guide to Blockchain Conferences in 2024

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Insurance Transformation Summit 11/29/23 London, UK The Insurance Transformation Summit aims to explore digital innovation across the sector, providing the tools to optimize performance, drive efficiency, rethink business models and engage more directly with customers. PAY360 3/19/24 London, UK Mar. PAY360 3/19/24 London, UK Mar.

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Is the Party Over?

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I have found that the men at the event treat me differently once they’re under the influence—and it’s not a good difference,” in the words of Rachel Dobbs, director of global events at HelmsBriscoe. Insurance : Require the hotel or catering company to have its own alcohol liability insurance.

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