Events and Conference Management

This course presents principles and practices for individuals who plan and organize events, meetings, conferences, or conventions. By gaining a clear understanding of the event planning process, developing management skills and getting familiar with the best practices in the event industry, participants will be better prepared to run their own event or conference. This course will also cover event planning tools to manage time, space, money, human resources, information, materials and problems that may arise through the event planning process.

Course Methodology
The course is designed to be interactive and participatory and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to operate effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment. The course is based on four learning pillars: concept learning (lectures and presentations), role playing (group exercises), experience sharing (roundtable discussions) and exposure to real world problems and policy choices confronting delegates.

Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the types of events and conferences in order to execute a more effective plan
Organize, assess and motivate various committees involved in managing events and conferences
Promote their events and conferences by planning and setting a step by step promotional plan
Explain the various functions for managing events and conferences
Prepare and control the financial aspects of a conference
Plan and organize different kinds of exhibitions
Examine all activities in order to evaluate them and to follow up on the events
Target Audience
Managers, supervisors and officers involved in the planning or management of events, exhibitions and conferences as well as managers and officers of public relations.

Target Competencies

Planning, organizing and leading
Analyzing and evaluating
Verbal communication skills
Building rapport
Delivering and receiving accurate feedback
Location and Date
Ciel Consulting reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue and trainer.

No. of Days:

5