Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Before we get into the formal education side, we have to acknowledge that event planners need to have a set of particular soft skills. However, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning through formal education. Read on – this blog post is dedicated to up-and-coming event planners.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Thomas Niedermller How did you involve fans and stakeholders in sustainability efforts, and what educational campaigns were implemented to raise awareness about social and environmental issues during and after Euro? Rental equipment was prioritised in the technical field, and materials were reused wherever possible.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Read More : How Customized Generational Engagement Can Benefit Meeting Profs The value of joint education and assets not only offers implementable concepts but also provides practices to align the destination and the event organizer to conduct effective working relationships.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Van Halen ‘s 1982 World Tour performance contract contained a provision calling for them to be provided backstage with a bowl of M&Ms from which all the brown candies had been removed. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com. ” — Brown Out , snopes.com. ” I can’t post materials on the walls.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. She suggests stipulating that cancelation charges are calculated on a sliding scale based on the distance out from the event rather than signing a 100-percent cancellation policy due after the contract is signed.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Contracts and Agreements : Ensure that all freelancers have signed clear contracts outlining the scope of work, payment terms, and confidentiality agreements. Ensure compliance with minimum wage requirements and overtime regulations to avoid legal issues and maintain fair compensation practices.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said. That could be in the form of campfire talks and additional educational elements.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. more on average than their similarly educated and experienced non-union counterparts. For hospitality workers, the U.S.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

Planners: Do not sign venue contracts for event production, electrical services, internet access, and support services until you read the full document—especially if you are bringing in an outside audiovisual company for the event, which usually results in extra conditions and raises prices for certain elements.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

Education Is Key. Much like everything in life, the more educated you are on a matter, the better you’ll do. We had to do it as far as we had to start putting it in our contract because even though this stuff is pretty common across AV companies, people would always be shocked”, says Will. Be Creative!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Demystifying Contracts When Borelli demonstrates in Spark’s legal section how easy it is to upload a legal contract and then ask questions in plain English — “something that seems like it wouldn’t be exciting at all” — his audience is impressed “10 out of 10 times,” he said. And it does, Borelli said.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2018

It’s best to be educated and prepared when working with an AV Union to prevent being caught off guard. He will cover the basics of contracts, how the staff is AV union staff is hired, shadow labor and more. Unions have contracts with the venue. Here’s our contract.” However, it’s definitely true.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Whether you do actually use my competitor whoever it is, my biggest thing is I just want to make sure planners are aware of what’s going on in the AV world, understanding education about AV. You can negotiate these contracts. But it’s in the contract is exclusive provider and that was non-negotiable.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. The goal here is to make an educated decision. Compare Costs.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

This is free education that could save you money this time around. You can often get a good discount on your quote by offering to pay much sooner, for example, 100% of the contract upfront. If you do change something on site, after contract. During the contracting process. Don’t just say “I’m too busy, email it to me.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

As soon as you sign the contract, we arrange a private Zoom for you and your staff. “Event technology companies should step you through creating custom reports and educate you about event data. How can they know whether an event technology solution will be well-supported? Brandt recommends being mindful of the onboarding process.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. I was lucky at that moment because I had very good clients—everyone paid the maximum and respected the contract.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Stay informed. Maximize your benefits. Prepare for awards.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. Eliminating alcohol reduces costs, especially at highly regulated pharma events and it puts the focus on the learning and the education. The medical industry isn’t the only relevant sector for this strategy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

We are bringing the world to the nation’s capital to focus on education, learning and commitment. Washington Convention Center, with new educational offerings on the expo floor. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First, you negotiated your way out of every contract with minimal exit fees, then for a split second you converted everything to hybrid (with no additional budget), and then transitioned from hybrid to virtual, where we thankfully stayed for a red-hot minute. Increasing Efforts on Client Education.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. This can be a great deal but you want to ask a few things before signing the contract and locking in. We have heard of WiFi costing upwards of 30K at venues.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Flight disruptions have become the norm rather than the exception, and when things go wrong–as they so often do now–we are at the mercy of the airlines’ own Contracts of Carriage, rules written by and most assuredly for the airlines. Meeting Planners Takeaway U.S.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Phone calls, emails, contracts, photographs, or anything else relevant to the situation. . At the end of the day, you’re planning an event that should be enjoyable, educational, and safe for everyone involved. Information that is going to be important to have includes: . contact information . business name . insurance policy number .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

They have arranged their busy home and work lives, traveled, and expended valuable resources to attend your conference, furthering their education about your products and the industry they serve. They are the first significant bridge that helps you close that gap between the registration table and the sales contract.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts. Remember, the goal here is to make an educated decision. Compare Costs.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

In both cases, a venue’s energy mix or willingness to purchase renewable energy credits for your event could be a compelling reason your event might contract with a particular venue. At IMEX Frankfurt, the team has highlighted “low carbon” options across its menus event-wide, to help educate and inspire around this emerging topic.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

For mid-level attendees, in particular, virtual worked well for educational programs, Pineda reported. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

A Timeline Before a potential client chooses to work with you, they should be provided with a clear, high-level project timeline, from the moment you sign a contract until the date of the event. Will you send over detailed vendor and activity information once the contract is signed? Transportation is included for all participants.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Review venue and event services contracts to check whether there are any opportunities for waste reduction. Staff and volunteer education. Educate both your volunteers and staff about the importance of recycling and proper recycling procedures. Minimize waste from the very beginning. Food service.

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FICP

MAY 27, 2021

Editor's Note: The following is not legal advice but is for general educational purposes. Contracting [ kon -trakt]. If you have a specific question, you should contact an attorney.

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FICP

MAY 27, 2021

Editor's Note: The following is not legal advice but is for general educational purposes. Contracting. [ If you have a specific question, you should contact an attorney. kon -trakt].

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 25, 2020

Understanding things like event-insurance fine print and which areas of operation hotels get group revenue from will help planners become better at contracting and negotiating. This article from Reuters has more details on the postponement-clause fine print in those event-insurance contracts.

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