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Maintaining your teacher currency in events
Discover loads of free information and tips to help maintain your Events Teacher Currency.
Find trade shows & conferences to attend, newsletters to subscribe to and associations to align with and don't forget; keep up to date by reading my Blog; Hospo Trends!
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MINDBODYSPIRIT FESTIVAL
The MindBodySpirit Festival is a health, well-being and natural therapies event that brings together over 200 exhibitors under one roof. The event is free to attend and offers event goers the opportunity to attend free stage performances, listen to inspirational speakers and try some soul food. A special program also offers specialised seminars, workshops and psychic readings for an additional fee.
Embrace these events newsletters & websites
Newsletters open the door to what's happening in our industry and give us an insight into current trends. They can also offer us inspiration for discussion topics, handouts and new products we could purchase for training. These are just some subscriptions that are available to keep you informed, subscribe now to start updating your teacher currency!
BIZBASH
Really informative site (USA), its compact, organsied and easy to navigate. It's packed full of free information based around these key topics;
Production & Strategy, Venues & Destinations, Event Tech & Virtual, Catering and Design, Meetings & Trade Show.
This is my go to site for event inspiration. Check it out!
EVENT INDUSTRY NEWS
Excellent source of information (UK) and loaded with value.
Free access to newsletter, news articles categorised according to exhibitions, conference, sport etc. There are guides, podcasts and a"spotlight" series where key venues, suppliers and event operations are promoted.
BUSINESS EVENTS
Business Events News targets conference organisers, hoteliers, venue managers, suppliers and industry people keen on keeping in touch with what is going on in the events sector.
The site a little more formal and the publication reads like a newspaper rather than a blog. The publications can be handy student handouts for discussion.
Events eye
A favourite website of mine, I use this to search hospitality trade shows.
Eventseye focuses on providing a reliable source of upcoming worldwide exhibitions & trade shows. While these exhibitions will not be "event" related, it's still a great site to identify events to visit. Then you can learn about the venue, while investigating and observing the event operations.
Attend events, exhibitions & conferences
Trade shows, exhibitions and conferences are a great way to meet people and learn about events, but don't limit yourself to local... think global! There are so many opportunities everywhere. It's fun to connect with experts, chat to suppliers, buy cool stuff, or do a workshop! Be liberated; free yourself from the classroom and awaken your passion for events!
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Link with event associations
The events industry is diverse and there are many associations that support and advocate for their area of the sector.
Some associations provide access to news feeds, information on conferences & events, and articles on new innovations and challenges facing the industry.
Many of these associations promote membership to businesses rather than the individual. So, while membership may be out of reach, it doesn't stop us actively engaging with them through their news feeds to maintain an awareness of what's happening in our industry.
MEA is the longest standing association that represents event
professionals. A free membership is available that allows access to MEA
TV, a tailored news feed, research reports and employment opportunities.
An individual membership is also available, although pricey, greater
benefits are included such as discounts to events and complimentary
webinars.
EXHIBITION & EVENT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA
The
Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) is the peak
industry association for those in the business of trade and consumer
expos and events. The membership is price prohibitive, however they have
an informative news feed, and links to upcoming events around the
country.
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE ORGANISERS ASSOCIATION
The PCO Association is the leading body representing the interests of
Professional Conference Organisers and Event Managers in Australia and
New Zealand. The annual membership fee is reasonable and provides benefits such educational resources, networking and discounts to industry events. They also offer an event manager certification program.
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