Library | Event Leadership Institute

Platform Video Tour: Clubhouse

Platform Video Tour: Twine

Platform Video Tour: Hopin

Platform Video Tour: Convene Virtual

Platform Video Tour: Glisser

Evaluating and Selecting Event Tech

Platform Video Tour: Swapcard

Program Video Tour: Shoflo

Platform Video Tour: Cadence

Platform Video Tour: Intrado

Upskilling for The Future of Event Work: Perspectives from the Field (Recorded May 13, 2021)

The Road Ahead Q2: Informed Optimism and Continued Flux (Recorded April 8, 2021)

The Post-COVID Jobs Landscape: New Roles & Responsibilities, and the Skills Employers Are Looking For Now

COVID Testing at Events 101 (Recorded March 18, 2021)

A Time for Reflection & Change: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Event Industry (Recorded February 25, 2021)

Anne Mansfield of Four Seasons: Realistic Insights for the Future of Events

State of the Event Industry 2021 (Recorded January 13, 2021

Lance Wieland of BCG: Running a Corporate Events Department

Automating Event Department Operations

How to Create a Must-See Virtual Benefits (Recorded July 29, 2020)

The Future of Medical Speaker Meetings (Recorded July 29, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: EVENT AGENCIES (Recorded June 25, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: ACADEMIC EVENTS (Recorded June 8, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING (Recorded May 27, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: Life Sciences Meetings (Recorded May 18, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: Sporting Events- From 5k to Major League (Recorded May 11, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: New Venue Protocols (Recorded May 6, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: Associations (Recorded May 4, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: Corporate Planning Departments (Recorded April 27, 2020)

The Road Ahead: Navigating The Next 12 Months In The Events Industry (Recorded April 23, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: Non-Profits (Recorded April 22, 2020)

Market Transformation Series: Incentives (Recorded April 20, 2020)

Virtual Events: The Hidden Dangers (Recorded April 17, 2020)

Transitioning Your Events or Hospitality Course Online (Recorded April 15, 2020)

Change Management in Times of Crisis (Recorded April 3, 2020)

Business Options During World Economic Challenges (Recorded April 1, 2020)

Leadership During Uncertain Times (Recorded March 30, 2020)

Transitioning Your Team to Remote Work (Recorded March 25, 2020)

Hybrid and Virtual Events

Florida Festivals & Events Association | Resilient Together 2020

ALHI: A Tale of Two In-Person Pandemic-Era Events

Creating a Return to Live Events Playbook: KPMG

Mark Herrera of IAVM: Venue Ventilation

Fairmont Austin: Pandemic Corporate Event Planning Insights

A Conversation with Convene: Venue Considerations for Pandemic Events

Selecting Virtual Event Platforms

Writing & Evaluating a Virtual Event RFP

Setting Virtual Event Strategy Goals & Objectives

Developing Your Virtual Event Marketing Plan

Planner Perspectives: Transitioning to Online Events

Virtual Event Lessons Learned from PEI

Angie Smith Explains the Pandemic’s Transformational Effect on Events

Bob Bejan of Microsoft: Rethinking Virtual Events

Creating a Virtual Event Run of Show

Virtual Event Tech Talk 101

Virtual Events: The Hidden Dangers (Recorded April 17, 2020)

Digital Image Foundations for Event Production

Principles of Content Legibility for Event Design

Event Production: Aspect Ratios Explained

Measuring Electricity 101

Virtual Event Tech Talk 101

Chatbots in Meetings and Events

Video, Graphics and Print File Types: Decoding the Alphabet Soup

Teleprompters 101

Projection Mapping and Events: What You Need to Know

Projection and Display Technology

Presentations and Presenters: Best Practices

Power and Generators for Events: What You Need to Know

Mobile Event Apps: Pros, Cons and Best Practices

Live-Streaming 101

Lighting 101

Inside the Booth

Hybrid and Virtual Events

Amp Up Your Lighting

3 Must-Have Lighting Tips

Creating a Run of Show

Audio 101: Microphones, Sound Systems, Acoustics and More

Alternative Projection Shapes and Surfaces

What Makes a Good Leader?

Teaching Event Management: The Skills Today’s Employers Look for

Career Insights: Photography and Wedding Planners

Getting Hired: What the Top Employers Look for

Careers in Event Planning

Careers in Event Design

Career Insights: Allan Kurtz of Gotham Hall

Building Your Personal Brand

Change Management in Times of Crisis (Recorded April 3, 2020)

Business Options During World Economic Challenges (Recorded April 1, 2020)

Leadership During Uncertain Times (Recorded March 30, 2020)

Transitioning Your Team to Remote Work (Recorded March 25, 2020)

Planner Pricing Report: How and How Much Planners Charge | WHITE PAPER

Event Planner Pricing: How and How Much to Charge

Association Networking | ROI for Your Business and Career

Working Smarter, Not Harder

Winning the Business: RFPs, Proposals and Pitch Meetings

The Value of Presentation

The Psychology of Raising Your Prices

Using Events to Drive Engagement Marketing

The Offshoot Dilemma: Should You Offer a ‘Lite’ Version of Your Business?

Prospecting for New Business

Media Secrets Revealed: How the Pros Get Coverage for Their Events

Keeping the Business: Debriefings, Complaints, Difficult Clients and Rebookings

How Industry Leaders Select New Vendors

Getting the Price You Want

Getting Publicity for Your Event Business

Taking Your Business to the Next Level

Fees vs. Markups

Exit Strategy: Selling or Merging Your Event or Catering Business

Defining Your Brand: Passion, Philosophy, Platform and Process

Dealing With Toxic Employees

Accounting and Finance for Event Companies

Planner Pricing Report: How and How Much Planners Charge | VIDEO

10 Ways Your Website is Killing Your Business

Effective Strategies for Calculating Event ROI

Delivering Sponsor Value

Automating Event Department Operations

Developing Your Virtual Event Marketing Plan

The Power of Face To Face Events In A Digital World

Fundraising Impact: Connecting Your Audience To Your Mission | E-Book

Delivering Value for Event Sponsors | WHITE PAPER

The Psychology of Events

ROI: Measuring Value to Validate Your Event—and You

Increasing Attendee Engagement at Fundraising Events

How I Pitched a New Event to the CEO—and Pulled it Off

Getting Media Coverage for Your Event

Fundraising Case Study: Turning Gala Attendees Into Passionate Evangelists

How Social Media Is Impacting Live Events

Engagement: The New Frontier of Meetings

Employee Engagement: The Value of B-to-E Events

Delivering Value for Event Sponsors | VIDEO

Beyond a Beautiful Event: How Audi Measures Success

10 Ways to Increase Engagement at Meetings

Event Design: Color Theory and Visual Thinking

Modern Event Design: Inspiration to Completion

Industry Perspectives With David Merrell

The Myth of Brainstorming

Experience Design

Creative Space Planning: Small Events With Big Presence

Catering Creativity Exposed

Big Wow Within Budget: Affordable Event Design

A Little Country, a Little Rock and Roll: The JG Approach

Effective Risk Communications Strategies

Foundations of Event Security

Meeting Compliance Essentials: ADA/Special Needs

Risk Mitigation Strategies for Events

Delivering Sponsor Value

Effective Strategies for Managing Committees

Determining Fair Market Value of Donated Goods & Services

Volunteer Management Essentials for Fundraising Events

Digital Image Foundations for Event Production

Principles of Content Legibility for Event Design

Event Production: Aspect Ratios Explained

Measuring Electricity 101

Creating a Virtual Event Run of Show

Writing & Evaluating a Virtual Event RFP

Event Design: Color Theory and Visual Thinking

Recruiting and Managing Event Volunteers | WHITE PAPER

Workflow Management and Production Timelines

Video, Graphics and Print File Types: Decoding the Alphabet Soup

Trade Show Booths: Strategies for Success

Silent Auction Strategy

Producing an Effective Fundraising Event or Gala

Producing a Halftime Show: Behind the Scenes at the Orange Bowl

Presentations and Presenters: Best Practices

New Thinking in Content Delivery and Engagement

Mobile Event Apps: Pros, Cons and Best Practices

Invitations 101: Folds, Papers, Printing Techniques and More

How to Book Speakers Like a Pro

Green Event and Meeting Practices

Working With International Audiences

Creating a Red Carpet Experience

Event Insurance

Event in a Box

Choosing the Right Tent for Your Event

Building and Managing a Volunteer Army

Booking and Producing Event Entertainment

Negotiating With Venues

In-House Vendors: Pros, Cons and How to Get a Fair Deal

Working With Unions and Convention Centers

Understanding the Value of Your Event In Negotiation

Destination Weddings

Destination Management: Roles, Skills and Design

Designing an Efficient Check-In Process

Choosing the Right Tent for Your Event

Alternative Venues

Q&A: Carina Bauer, IMEX Group

Mindy Weiss on Planning Events for Celebrities

Marcy Blum on Separating Yourself From the Pack

Colin Cowie on Confidence and Customer Service

Mary Wittenberg on Planning the NYC Marathon

Lori Raimondo on Planning New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Frank Supovitz on Planning the Super Bowl

Anne Mansfield of Four Seasons: Realistic Insights for the Future of Events

Mark Herrera of IAVM: Venue Ventilation

Lance Wieland of BCG: Running a Corporate Events Department

The Future of Events – 2019 & Beyond

What Makes a Good Leader?

Q&A: Veronica Yankowski, VeroLuce Photography

Q&A: Sherry DeLaGarza, CMP, CMM

Q&A: Sasha Vasiliyuk, I Do PR

Q&A: Michael Shannon, Business Events Canada

Q&A: Lizz Torgovnick, Sequence Events

Q&A: Laura Ritchie, Grit & Grace Inc.

Q&A: Kiki Fox, Association for Women in Events

Q&A: Jan Altmann, Meetingmax

Q&A: Gazala Uradnik, GFS Events

Q&A: Eileen Bistrisky, Effective Leadership Consulting

Q&A: David Merrell, AOO Events

Q&A: Corinne Kessel CSEP, Greenscape Design & Décor

Q&A: Amani Roberts, Amani Experience

Q&A: Aaron Tharp, Hello! Texas

Q&A: Tara Guérard, Tara Guérard Soirée

Q&A: Will Curran, Endless Events

Q&A: Scott Norville, Fox

Q&A: Michelle French, Sunday Sol Events

Q&A: Mia Monroe, NASA-Johnson Space Center

Q&A: Jim Fielding, 20th Century Fox

Q&A: Aidan Henry, Brink Events

Q&A: Stephanie Gatton, The Juilliard School

Q&A: Sharon Fisher, Play With a Purpose

Q&A: Sean Low, The Business of Being Creative

Q&A: Carina Bauer, IMEX Group

Mindy Weiss on Planning Events for Celebrities

Marcy Blum on Separating Yourself From the Pack

Colin Cowie on Confidence and Customer Service

Ceci Johnson on Thought Leadership and Having a Couture Perspective

Mary Wittenberg on Planning the NYC Marathon

Lori Raimondo on Planning New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Industry Perspectives With David Merrell

How Industry Leaders Select New Vendors

Getting Hired: What the Top Employers Look for

Frank Supovitz on Planning the Super Bowl

Colja Dams on Running the World’s 2nd Biggest Event Company

Andrea Michaels on Extraordinary Events

Event Planner Pricing: How and How Much to Charge

Q&A: Sherry DeLaGarza, CMP, CMM

Q&A: Michael Shannon, Business Events Canada

Q&A: Sasha Vasiliyuk, I Do PR

Q&A: Lizz Torgovnick, Sequence Events

Q&A: Laura Ritchie, Grit & Grace Inc.

Q&A: Kiki Fox, Association for Women in Events

Q&A: Jan Altmann, Meetingmax

Q&A: Gazala Uradnik, GFS Events

Q&A: Eileen Bistrisky, Effective Leadership Consulting

Q&A: David Merrell, AOO Events

Q&A: Corinne Kessel CSEP, Greenscape Design & Décor

Q&A: Amani Roberts, Amani Experience

Q&A: Aaron Tharp, Hello! Texas

Q&A: Tara Guérard, Tara Guérard Soirée

Chatbots in Meetings and Events

Workflow Management and Production Timelines

Winning the Business: RFPs, Proposals and Pitch Meetings

Video, Graphics and Print File Types: Decoding the Alphabet Soup

Trade Show Booths: Strategies for Success

The Psychology of Events

Teleprompters 101

Silent Auction Strategy

ROI: Measuring Value to Validate Your Event—and You

Q&A: Will Curran, Endless Events

Q&A: Scott Norville, Fox

Q&A: Mia Monroe, NASA-Johnson Space Center

Q&A: Aidan Henry, Brink Events

Q&A: Jim Fielding, 20th Century Fox

Q&A: Stephanie Gatton, The Juilliard School

Q&A: Sharon Fisher, Play With a Purpose

Q&A: Sean Low, The Business of Being Creative

Q&A: Carina Bauer, IMEX Group

Prospecting for New Business

Projection Mapping and Events: What You Need to Know

Projection and Display Technology

Producing an Effective Fundraising Event or Gala

Presentations and Presenters: Best Practices

New Thinking in Content Delivery and Engagement

Negotiating With Venues

Modern Event Design: Inspiration to Completion

Mobile Event Apps: Pros, Cons and Best Practices

Live-Streaming 101

Lighting 101

Keeping the Business: Debriefings, Complaints, Difficult Clients and Rebookings

Inside the Booth

Increasing Attendee Engagement at Fundraising Events

In-House Vendors: Pros, Cons and How to Get a Fair Deal

Hybrid and Virtual Events

How to Book Speakers Like a Pro

How I Pitched a New Event to the CEO—and Pulled it Off

Green Event and Meeting Practices

Getting Publicity for Your Event Business

Working With Unions and Convention Centers

Experience Design

Event Insurance

Engagement: The New Frontier of Meetings

Destination Management: Roles, Skills and Design

Designing an Efficient Check-In Process

Delivering Value for Event Sponsors | VIDEO

Dealing With Toxic Employees

Creative Space Planning: Small Events With Big Presence

Creating a Run of Show

Cost-Effective Lighting Tips for Dramatic Room Design

Choosing the Right Tent for Your Event

Catering Creativity Exposed

Careers in Event Planning

Building and Managing a Volunteer Army

Booking and Producing Event Entertainment

Big Wow Within Budget: Affordable Event Design

Audio 101: Microphones, Sound Systems, Acoustics and More

Alternative Venues

Alternative Projection Shapes and Surfaces

Accounting and Finance for Event Companies

10 Ways Your Website is Killing Your Business

10 Ways to Increase Engagement at Meetings

The Power of Face To Face Events In A Digital World

The Palette of Creativity

What to Do When Things Go Wrong at Events

When and Why Physical Is Better Than Digital

Understanding the Festival Generation and the Need for Live Experiences

The Do’s and Don’ts of Mobile Engagement at Events

The Data-Driven Approach to Event Marketing

The Art of Fundraising in the Digital Age

Michael Blatter on Designing Experiences that Evoke Emotion

Let’s Talk Cash: How and How Much to Charge

How to Think Like an Innovative Brand

How to Shake Up Your Meetings

How to Plan on a Budget and Still Be Innovative

How to Keep Your Event Ideas Fresh and Stay One Step Ahead of Clients

How to Cultivate Organic Relationships With Consumers

How Social Media Is Changing Event Design

Gary Vaynerchuk at #ElevateNYC

Event Wars 2.0: Extreme Production Challenge

Demystifying the Big Buzzwords in Events

David Monn on Crafting Celebrations

Code Blue: What to Do When Seconds Count

Candace Montgomery on How to Inspire FOMO

Are Your Assumptions About Gen Y and Social Media Wrong?

Are You Entertained?

Amanda Matuk on Innovation

Zach Overton on Using Interactive Event Experiences

When Celebrities Can Be More Than Just Eye Candy

Resource | Duty of Care Statement

Template | Mask Guidelines & Considerations

Smarticle | Tips for Starting an On-Site COVID Testing Protocol at Your Event

Fundraising Impact: Connecting Your Audience To Your Mission | E-Book

Delivering Value for Event Sponsors | WHITE PAPER

Recruiting and Managing Event Volunteers | WHITE PAPER

Planner Pricing Report: How and How Much Planners Charge | WHITE PAPER