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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Some choose to start their own companies once their network is big enough. . Prepare for a Career in Event Planning By Mastering These Soft Skills. However, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning through formal education.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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How to Transform Your Attendees into Networking Butterflies

Smart Meetings

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. Will there be a good balance between party and genuine networking opportunities? Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event.

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Event Planner Networking: 4 Creative Ways to Connect Attendees

Endless Events

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking. But it shouldn’t. That’s saying a lot. Personalized agendas?

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Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events

ADMEI

Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events 13 September 2024 7 Tips from Self-proclaimed Introvert Val Delaney, Executive Vice President, ADMEI Picture this: You're standing in the bustling halls of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, surrounded by thousands of hospitality professionals from around the globe.

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The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing for Event Venues

Social Tables

If you’re running an event venue business today, social media must be part of your venue marketing strategy. But how can you make sense of the many social media options and use your time effectively? In this post, we’ll help you hone in on the top event social media platforms.

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Attending a Tech Event? Prepare Yourself with These 5 Tips by @dancarthy2

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So, you have to know how to prepare yourself well and take the best out of these events. You will most likely see some interesting names there so make sure to do some networking while you’re there. If you can’t find the list of attendees, reach out to your colleagues on LinkedIn and similar social media platforms.