In a recent 2017 Forbes List, an Event Coordinator is one of the seven most stressful jobs in 2017. In that list, the title is amongst other demanding jobs such as Firefighter, Military Personnel, and Airline Pilot. According to Forbes – the work of an event coordinator is “really tiring because they have to run…
Imagine this: It’s your event day, and you need to move a large piece of equipment up to the space. You measured the dimensions and checked online to verify that the cargo lift was large enough to hold it. But there’s just one problem—the light itself is large enough, but the door to the elevator…
Males and extroverts are best served by the meetings and events industry, while introverts are the worst served, according to a research report issued by Meeting Professionals International (MPI). The report, The State of Inclusion in Meetings & Events, was a collaborative effort of MPI and New York University’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality,…
Salt and pepper. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Bert and Ernie. The duos of all time can exist independently of each other, but totally shouldn’t. And for professional conference organisers in Singapore searching for an incredible attendee experience, there’s one pair in particular that goes hand-in-hand: technology and conferences. According to Event Manager Blog, more than…
Years ago, event branding generally mirrored that of the hosting organisation. Event ‘branding’ was simply the use of stylistic elements – fonts and colours, a logo. Now, event branding has evolved; it’s more about messaging, sentiment, and a carefully crafted persona that is a key component of the event experience. Your event branding is now…
Spurred by the shooting at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas in 2017 in which 59 people were killed and hundreds were injured, as well as other recent terrorist attacks, the conference industry has been busy improving existing security measures and adding new ones. Enhanced awareness of these developments is imperative for conference organisers…
Many a times, organisations want to break out from the mould and create a conference that can be a new sensation and talk of the town. However, this usually causes more downfalls than expected, simply because they are trying too many things at one time before taking care of the basics. There is no…
A professional conference organiser in Singapore doesn’t come cheap. Here’s why they’re worth the fee. A professional conference organiser, also known as PCO, specialises in planning and executing conferences. Planning a conference means having broad shoulders. From plenary speakers and delegates to sponsors and exhibitors, companies and organisations count on these professionals to successfully plan,…
Brand activation through events is a major asset that allows brands to generate a physical presence at events attended by consumers of their target audience. These types of events can result in increased brand awareness, the spread of brand messaging, and the establishment of new relationships between products and consumers. As a business owner, you’re…
You are tasked to be the event organiser for our company. First, you brainstorm on the theme – let the creative juice flow. Next, you allocate the budget – what should you spend the majority on? The venue, food, or entertainment to keep your guests engaged? The venue is straightforward, centralised location, ideal for your…