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5 Pitfalls of Event Planning and How to Avoid Them

Ngage Management

According to Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the world’s largest community for business events strategists, event planning is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Here are her five pitfalls of event planning and how to avoid them. Managing Multiple Moving Pieces.

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Going Hybrid: Tips for Event Planning in 2021 and Beyond

Protech

Events & Communication Specialist. If your association events team is still a little breathless from all the juggling you did in 2020, you’re not alone. Last year, event teams turned on a dime to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual formats. How Will Events Evolve? By Heather Hughes – Sr.

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World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide

Associations Now

The more general recommendations include, for example, establishing contact with local and national public health authorities and providing attendees with information on proper hand hygiene and coughing etiquette and how to access local healthcare if they need it. Please share in the comments.

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Creating an Event Communication Plan

MemberClicks

…but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? Whether you’ll be face-to-face, all online, or some combination of the two, keeping attendees informed and engaged is imperative to event success. What is an Event Communication Plan? You ABSOLUTELY should. More on this later.

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How To Find Keynote Speakers

MemberClicks

These speakers, with their insights and expertise, can set the tone and elevate the entire event. Securing the right keynote speaker requires a blend of strategic planning, careful negotiation, and effective communication. Firstly, when reaching out to speakers, communicate if there’s any flexibility in your event dates.

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How to plan for an uncertain 2021 association conference format

Association Success

Communication. Throughout this complicated planning process, it’s important to keep association leaders informed of the options and projections and elevate conversations beyond instincts and emotions. The post How to plan for an uncertain 2021 association conference format appeared first on AssociationSuccess.org.

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4 Tips for Handling Unexpected Challenges During Events

NXUnite

Make sure all staff and stakeholders know how to use the software they’re responsible for—whether that’s your event management platform, app, video conferencing software, text-to-give tool , or something else entirely. To get all team members on board with your event technology, follow these steps: Assess your training needs.

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