Conference and event planners

Conference and event planners organize and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Skill level: Skilled

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Promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
Responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
Arranging and coordinating services such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events for participants, and logistical arrangements for presenters
Organizing registration of participants
Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders