Five Books Every Event Management Professional Should Read

In any field, you’re only as good as what you know – experience and tricks of the trade help in any profession and this includes event management. There are courses to take, websites you can read, and experts you can talk to – these are all excellent resources, but they take a good deal of networking and time. One of the best and easiest resources to tap into if you truly want to learn from the best is still a book. In other words, it’s time to start reading. Today I’m sharing five of my favorite written resources for budding…

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Six Superb Event Management Startups

In any industry there’s always a whole plethora of problems that need solving and a promising crop of innovators waiting in the wings to solve them. Maybe it’s a quandary brought about by a newly developed technology. Maybe there’s a need that’s not being adequately met by current technology. Or maybe there’s just something that always could have been done better. Event management is no exception to the rule. There are problems that need solving particularly given the high-tempo, competitive nature of the industry. Courtesy of Julius Solaris of the Event Manager Blog, here are a few of the most…

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Six Best Open-Source Event Management Applications

The best part about open-source applications isn’t even that they’re free – it’s that open-source applications are community-driven; anyone can access and modify the source code in whatever fashion they choose. As an event management professional, you should relish that sort of freedom; in the right hands, open-source is an incredibly valuable tool. Unfortunately, the open-source event-planning scene is still in its infancy, so there aren’t a great many event management applications that fall squarely under the open-source umbrella. Even so, there are five open-source applications that tech savvy event planners with an interest in tinkering about should check out.…

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Six Technology Related Security Tips for Every Event

Some of the most expensive equipment any event manager’s going to deal with is electronic in nature. You’ve got smart-phones and tablets, projectors and speaker systems, laptops and routers…you get the idea. These days, everyone’s showing up with a gallery of gadgets in tow, to say nothing of all the gear you’re vendors and attendees may bring along for personal use, display and demo. Unfortunately, electronics are a prime target for thieves. Take Vlambeer, for example, which lost pretty much everything in a 2013 theft at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Today, we’re looking at six security tips to help prevent…

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How to Throw a Great Trade Show After-Party

Hosting an after-party at a trade show can be just as critical as the event itself. Attendees are often looking for a relaxed yet engaging environment to unwind after a day filled with networking and presentations. As an event organizer, you have the chance to create an experience that leaves a lasting impression.

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