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How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers

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The event business model framework is a grid with the top being “purpose”, bottom being “product for profit”, left being” engagement” and right being “ticket sales.”. On the other hand, an event focused on ticket sales and product for profit, makes the most revenue from an event, but may or may not engender as much good will.

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Smart Moves at Explore St. Louis, BCD M&E and More

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Drew Holmgreen Drew Holmgreen, PPAI Holmgreen joins Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) as president & CEO. He most recently served as Meeting Professionals Internationals (MPI) Chief Experience Officer, where he managed global strategies, enhanced member experiences and drove revenue growth.

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Event Case Study: Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo

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A Growing Endeavor Now in its 36th year, HFSE experienced record double-digit attendance growth, garnering more than 100 healthcare exhibitors in Charlotte Convention Center’s expo hall in North Carolina, showcasing their products to decision-makers in healthcare facilities, architecture and design firms. “I

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Event Case Theory: MGMA’s Leaders Conference

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Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers Swanson says the conference used to bring professionals of all types, like medical billers or coders, to the conference. “We We used to track them by saying, ‘For this low price of X you can come sit in these 10 sessions.’

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The Anti-Diet Movement on Display at an Event for Dieticians

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RELATED: The Lasting Legacy of Medical Meetings In addition, in response to a question from the audience, Cohn said the company is “doing everything we can to prevent” a proposed FDA rule to label foods high in sugar, salt, and fat “from happening.” Exhibitors pay for the space to promote their products.

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‘The Hugs Felt More Genuine’ at This In-Person Health-Care Meeting

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What I’ve just noticed is, in terms of starting live, face-to-face meetingsmedical meetings have been the most skittish,” Heard said. There’s the sentiment that seems to be out there among a lot of medical groups [that gathering in person is] sending the wrong message to the public.

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4 Ideas to Improve Conference Exhibits

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Courtesy EUSEM) Create More of a Buzz in the Exhibit Hall Davi Kaur “The exhibition is a sacred cow at medical meetings,” said Davi Kaur , CEO of the European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM). Kaur said delegates at medical meetings value the opportunity to learn about new treatments and devices.