Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. After your set your goals and know your event’s vision, your venue should be one of your first selections to secure your event dates.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event? You may want to consider asking this during your vetting process.)

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Before the storm hits, it’s advisable to communicate with attendees, vendors and speakers. Are there any areas of the event venue prone to flooding? Can attendees come to the venue or should they stay where they are? How does transportation need to be arranged? How does transportation need to be arranged?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. How do you find the right speakers? Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. How many attendees will you invite?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. If done right, the answers will help you build an even better experience the next time around because they’ll provide you with insight into the perceptions of participants and speakers.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP. As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. Speakers & Emcees. F&B / Catering.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The shuttle back and forth to off-site venues is also very important. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. Extending the stage or creating a satellite stage would move your speakers much closer to the audience. Minimize the downside.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers. In fact, 19.4%

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? If you don’t have anypartners or speakers in these spaces, Dasher provided resources. It isn’t a quick fix,” she continued. “It

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

While a handful of deeply digital-oriented companies are pulling off hybrid events, speaker agencies surveyed in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom report booking speakers for hybrid events only 5 percent to 10 percent of the time. We can also secure bigger speakers for less money as they don’t have to travel.”

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Often though, we don’t give the same attention to your vendors, exhibitors and event staff, but it’s critical to keep them in mind. Livestream or have speakers? Did attendees find dead zones in the venue? Was it fast enough?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. What: A curated network of trusted vendors to support in-person, virtual and hybrid event requirements will be a core component of the Cvent Supplier Network.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Timing is Everything.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

A live stream can also be enticing for speakers because it allows them to reach a larger group of people. If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Venue internet service. Make sure the venue has reliable and fast internet. Find a Vendor. Provider platform.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

Use it to connect with your attendees, but of course, make sure it isn’t too overwhelming – you don’t want to distract them from the fantastic content and the speakers delivering it! Can be part of your event production package – fewer vendors to coordinate with, equals one less thing to worry about. Hiring modular staging.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Talk it out with your AV vendor. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • if the venue allows it, suggests Cole. Ask about the groups meeting in the venue before you. Get quotes from multiple AV vendors.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Consistently one of the top destinations in the country for meetings and conventions because of its unique venues, unrivaled connectivity, and rich local talent pool—Los Angeles also offers a diversity of neighborhoods , local culture, dining, entertainment, and accommodation options that mean you never have to plan the same experience twice.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 10, 2023

attendee, vendor, speaker, and sponsor) to ensure a personalized and meaningful experience for every attendee and registrant. CTA: Get On-demand Content We’d also love to hear about your experience — from the check-in process and the venue to our high-tech wearable badges and speakers. Do you have 5 minutes?

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With features such as event agendas, venue maps, speaker bios, and attendee networking, mobile apps enhance the overall event experience. Use Event Technology to Engage Your Sponsors and Vendors Utilizing event technology can go a long way in engaging not just attendees, but also sponsors and vendors.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 22, 2024

Understanding your goals will guide every decision you make, from choosing a venue to selecting activities and speakers. We further break down your budget into categories such as venue, catering, entertainment, transportation, and marketing and completely manage the event at our end. Gala dinner in a historic London Ballroom 4.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Inquire about general availability, willingness to travel, and preferred type of event venue. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Based on your budget, review potential event themes, venues, optimal dates, event program ideas, entertainment options, and activities. Book an event venue. Entertainment equipment.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 26, 2024

They plan the conference and then they’re looking for diverse speakers,” he said. Brunson said he believes the meetings industry is making some great progress including diversity aspects in events but that it is often an afterthought, once much of the planning is complete.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Marketing your venue will require far more than just word of mouth referrals, and requires you to actively market yourself to your local event planners. Whether they have hosted events with you in the past, or have yet to book with you—the venue marketing tips below will help. Use Your Venue To Help Market Itself.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Venue and Onsite Planning Checklist ☐ Secure a venue early on. Ensure the venue is clean, appealing, and in a great location. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Outline any freight, load-in, and load-out needs with your venue ahead of time.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Ultimately, event technology services let you create unforgettable experiences and extend the life of your event long after the doors have closed and speakers have gone home.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Decide on meaningful speakers. We talked in another blog here about the importance of choosing key speakers wisely in order to engage the audience best. But, what we didn’t cover, was how choosing speakers whose values align with the event’s purpose could skyrocket your engagement, contributing to overall event success.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. Add vendor timelines. They’re events that can’t be moved.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

☐ Budget: Assess Costs and Source Vendors Figure out how big your event budget should be and identify vendors that can provide the services you need at price points you can afford. Not sure where to start in choosing the right venue? Read our article, “ 10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Conference Venue.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

” It all started when he noticed all the big speakers and projectors his neighbor had. And one of the things that came out of these debriefs is the realization of the reach vendors could possibly have. We’ve always kept vendors out of the virtual space because we couldn’t figure out how that would monetize for them.”

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