Essential Tips for Organizing Conferences and Events

Name: Essential Tips for Organizing Conferences and Events
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ISBN: 9780203416532

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List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/16/2003
Pages: 160
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



Initiating the event: early decisions


Why are you planning a conference or event?


Choosing themes


Intended conference outcomes



Choosing the right type of event


What sort of event are you planning?


When is a conference the best choice?


One-day events


Half-day events


Awards ceremonies


Launch events



Choosing the right inputs for your event


Keynotes


Plenary sessions


Workshops and presentations


Discussion sessions


Networking sessions


Poster exhibitions


Commercial exhibitions



Early planning


When your event will be held


Choosing your venue


Convening your team


Leading a conference team


Developing your project plan


Costing the event


Marketing


Promoting your event


Sponsorship



Detailed planning


Timetable overview


Planning for contingencies


Social programme


Delegate (delicate?) issues


Food for thought


Designing your handbook, and session options


Administration: time and motion



Managing the event


Keeping things going


Reception and registration


Technical support



Following up an event


Evaluating your event


Disseminating the outcomes of your event


Planning for your next event



Resources


A checklist for presenters


Guidelines for workshop facilitators


Chairing a presentation: some guidelines



Templates


Conference session proposal form


Conference booking form


Exhibitor's booking form


Invitation to conference keynote presenter


Letter to prospective authors


Session reviewer guidelines


Rejection letter


Medical details form


Conference evaluation form


Certificate of attendance


Event manager's checklist


Index