Conference and Events

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Conference and Event Blog

A conference is a meeting of people that "confer" about a topic, while an event can encompass a festival, ceremony, celebration or convention. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Events

This course will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the conference and events industry.

Contents


Work in progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page.

Learning Objectives

1. Design a branding image for a company

2. Prepare a conference portfolio in accordance following analysis of clients requirements

3. Process specific travel and accommodaiton requirements for conference and event delegates

4. Process the catering requirements

5. Design a themed dinner

6. Establish objectives for a conference

7. Investigate venue selection

8. Generate Banquest Event Orders

Course Schedule

Following is a list of topics we will work through in this course. Each topic has a general introduction, followed by a list of activities to work through.

Otago Polytechnic's course weblog will pace you through these topics and put you in touch with teachers, other students and a range of other media and information. Use this schedule as a way to look ahead and prepare in the course.


Welcome

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Branding

So, what is a brand?

A brand is your corporate identity. It should tell your customers who you are, what you do and how you do it. A logo is not your brand, but supports your brand by providing a recognisable symbol for your company once your brand is established....we all know what the golden arches of McDonalds stand for!

How do I create a brand?

Venue Selection

Catering Requirements

Sponsorship

Client Proposal

Conference checklist and delegation action list

Banquet Event Order

Assessment

Administration


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