The Virtual Conference—Is This the Future of Events?

By |2021-01-05T13:50:19-06:00November 12th, 2020|

In August, I attended my first virtual conference. This two-day conference had keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a trade show floor. The conference covered what is currently happening in the event industry and the future of events with tips on how to hold successful events in the current state [...]

Maximizing the Potential Benefit of Attending an Association’s Virtual Conference

By |2020-10-27T10:13:13-05:00October 1st, 2020|

In a world where the show must go on, a new and increasingly popular avenue is virtual conferences. We are seeing many organizations adopt this method and hold informative, productive, and connective online events. Follow the tips and tricks below to get the most of out attending your association’s [...]

Association Trade Shows Gone Virtual

By |2020-10-28T09:03:21-05:00July 30th, 2020|

Face-to-face events continue to take a back seat due to the COVID-19 outbreak, leaving associations to find unique alternatives for members to stay connected and engaged. Many associations are using technology to bring members together, but how do you standout? One unique format is a virtual trade show. As [...]

Managing and Growing National Association Events

By |2020-11-19T08:47:49-06:00October 10th, 2019|

Managing a major national association event like a convention, symposium or annual conference can be a challenge for any event manager. Usually such events are the largest an association can offer to its members, and they provide opportunities for new business connections, professional development, networking and more. It takes [...]

Managing Internal Client Expectations

By |2020-10-14T15:22:40-05:00July 4th, 2019|

As an Event Manager, I plan and execute many events for association and non-profit clients. Most of the time, I am working with individuals, fellow staff members or committees who represent the client, which means I am always working with new people. Working with a senior staff member from [...]

Transportation & Logistics Companies: The Key to Successful Association Trade Shows

By |2020-10-14T15:54:59-05:00March 28th, 2019|

One of the key elements to running any successful association trade show is shipping. That’s why association trade shows need a transportation broker and logistics manager. Having now planned a national (or Canada-wide) trade show tour that included exhibitors participating in anywhere from one to four cities on the [...]

Finding the Right Venue for your Association Event

By |2020-10-15T08:22:40-05:00November 29th, 2018|

There are three keys to success in planning the perfect association conference, meeting, tradeshow, or gala event: preparation, negotiation, and flexibility. As a meeting planner, the more you know about exactly what you need in a space, the easier the search for the right place will be for you. [...]

Investing Time in Your Event Schedule to Ensure Success

By |2020-10-15T08:30:50-05:00August 30th, 2018|

Keeping to a schedule is critical to ensuring a successful event. Creating a Run of Show (ROS)—a timeline/schedule of events—prior to the event is a great way to plan out the timing and order of all the moving parts. To begin, meet with all stakeholders and find out what [...]

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