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Sustainable Catering is possible [Infographic]

Posted on 11 Maggio 201618 Luglio 2017 by Fedra

Sharing a meal can play an important community-building function, attract people to hear your message or support your organization, or simply provide sustenance to busy students as they attend yet another meeting rather than attending to their dietary needs.

Food and dinnerware do, however, constitute the most significant source of waste and environmental impact at most campus events. For this reason, it is important to take some simple steps to make food and food service more sustainable.

Here is an infographic that will show you how to plan a sustainable and successful event:

What makes a good conference venue?

Posted on 9 Maggio 201618 Luglio 2017 by Fedra

The choice of venue will clearly depend on the kind of event you are hosting, but there are certain variables that are always considered before a decision is made.

Establishing the size of the conference will be the starting point when choosing a venue. The size and accompanying needs of different conferences need to be dealt with in a bespoke manner.

Another key variable for a good conference venue is location: a venue that can cater for an international as well as national and regional audience is becoming a key priority for some organisers.

A conference venue that is easily accessible and in a prime location can often be a deciding factor, so good transport links are a necessity.

To add to this, a venue needs to set the right tone for a conference to ensure that delegates leave with the right impression about the host.

An extra component that it is becoming increasingly essential for a good conference venue is technology.

With the rise of the mobile workforce and the need to stay connected while on the move, the technology requirements for events and meetings have evolved.

Video conferencing facilities and social media packages will most likely become a pre-requisite for organisers looking to extend the reach of their event to a wider audience.

Coupled with this, robust WiFi throughout the venue can bolster this kind of offering.

While each of these factors holds significant standalone importance, feedback from our own customers suggests that what really makes a difference is the service they receive from the moment of enquiry to the post–event follow up.

In this fast-paced business environment, venues need to be able to provide for the extensive needs of organisers.

By working in collaboration with the client at every stage, venues can match and exceed expectations down to every last detail, whether this be by creating a unique menu that matches dietary requirements; correct room specifications or a team of specialists to help with AV equipment.

To add to this, a good conference venue will be flexible when it comes to service and transparent when it comes to price. A friendly team adds immense value to a venue as does a dedicated event manager who is aware of all that is required.

Coupled with this, the reassurance that there will not be any hidden costs when it comes to making that final payment is key.

Who do you meet at conferences? [Infographic]

Posted on 6 Maggio 201618 Luglio 2017 by Fedra

Where there is a weekend, conferences and networking events are sure to follow.

These gatherings can provide an ample opportunity to listen in on hot topics that can better your business, gain sage advice from those folks that have been there done that and participate in discussion on subjects close to your heart. Still, networking tends to be the number one reason to attend these often overpriced events.

Since you’ll want to get the most bang for your buck, learn who to seek out and those you should avoid. Between the must-meet founders and keynote speakers, there will be some people you’ll want to meet. Others, who include the “stressed-out guy” and the “sales person,” may be good candidates to avoid.

Want to know more people you should rub shoulders with at conferences? In the infographic from mobile-networking app Bizzabo (below), check out the 10 different types of people you’ll likely meet at a conference: