Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Last-minute Changes Permitting last-minute slide changes by speakers can lead to unnecessary stress and disorganization. This approach will help maintain focus and efficiency in communication.

Rehearsal 246

Rehearsal Communications Communications Preparation 246

Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! Does this labor include rehearsals? In additional notes be sure to add in who operates power, calls the show, managers the speakers. Also be sure to add important times like set-up, rehearsals, start-times, and breakdown. Look at the Labor Details.

Rehearsal 257

Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 257

Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2019

“Is this going to be where you’re putting top-end speakers from your company, is your CEO going to be talking in these breakouts and having small panels? Andrew’s proposal might not always fly with every client. “The alternative is when you start to get into your awards show that might not wrap up until 11:00 p.m.”,

Management 218

Management Rehearsal Proposal Production 218

Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Working with a corporate event management company Write a very detailed RFP (request for proposal) What even is an RFP? Allude to one that they could download from us (speak with Adrianne about that, though, first) Send and evaluate proposals Use a venue-sourcing tool Our competitor recommended: ask Adrianne about her thoughts on this.

Proposal 130

Proposal Rehearsal Speakers Sponsors 130

Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

Welcome to the AV Audit where we dissect AV proposals every single month! Are rehearsals included? In additional notes be sure to add in who operates power, calls the show, managers the speakers. Also be sure to add important times like set-up, rehearsals, start-times, and breakdown. Look at the Labor Details.

Rehearsal 120

Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 120

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. Attendee, Speaker, Sponsors, and Partner Prep Checklist ☐ Determine sponsorship opportunities for your event. ☐ Create a list of potential sponsors that you want to include and send proposals.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Citing a list of pros and cons, Nguyen proposed that for smaller gatherings it’s worth doing away with badges, not only to reduce costs and waste but to encourage a more natural flow of conversation. For us at SPIE, speakers present at our conference with the goal of being published so this requires the singular speaker method.

Panel 98

Panel Speakers Events Conference 98