Articles tagged “event planning”

Corporate event leaders from Prudential Financial and Forrester say they are being increasingly forced to rely on backup plans or cancel their events altogether.

The organizers of FIFA World Cup and Sail4th, both scheduled for next July, shared with the audience at this week’s Skift Meetings Forum how they operate under pressure.  

Meeting planners who overlook Pinterest are missing out on a valuable tool for discovering and curating event design ideas and inspiration. 

There’s no straight path to becoming a special event planner. But there are many resources to help you learn more about the field and create the connections that will lead to your first job.

Many executive assistants and secretaries end up as default event professionals, with little to no training. This planner decided to change that.

Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.

While media coverage centered on A-list guests and spectacle in Venice, planners focused on how shifting event venues, layered security, and logistical complexity were managed under pressure.

Think of AI as a starting point for sparking creativity — not as the final word — says this event strategist.

From managing cash flow to juggling responsibilities, there’s a lot to learn when planners open their own shop.

The right speaker can make or break your event. Considering the makeup of your audience and your meeting’s objectives will guide you toward the best decision.