1. Event Planning DYNAMIC CAREER OPTIONS

2. High Return on Investment

3. Corporate Event Planners Matter  Time and cost savings  Contract negotiation  Ease of communication and sharing of data  Streamlined systems and processes  Enhanced professionalism

4. Impact  Determine purpose or message  Search for meeting sites  Responsible for meeting logistics  Oversee finances  Negotiate contracts  Measure success of event

5. Corporate & Association Events  New product launches  Annual meetings  Sales, Training, or management meetings  Yearly convention  Big source of revenue  Relevance is critical

6. Charity Balls, Social, and Fundraising Events  The mission always comes first  Consider a theme or motif  Parties and weddings  Range from BBQ to formal

7. Sample Budget

8. Sample Attendance Analysis

9. Sample Timeline Time Prior to Event Keep Your Meeting On Track 6 mos - 1 yr 4 mos3 mos 1 - 2 mos 7 days 1. Identify purpose of event  2. Identify market: profession, background, skill level  3. Identify format (lectures, panels, workshops)  4. Book facilities  5. Set agenda for event  6. Prepare budget estimates  7. Confirm all arrangements  8. Finalize facility setup and equipment  9. Finalize food guarantees 