Presented at CVENT Connect 2016: Unless you work for a large event agency, finding career direction in the event industry can be a challenge. Over the next 5 years the event industry and planner expertise will change, as planners will need to be experts in technology, project management, developing event metrics for sourcing and marketing as well as continue to stay calm under pressure. Join this session to learn how to evolve your career and how Cvent can help you transform your event planning process into the events of 2020.

1. Imagination at work.
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How to become the
Event Planner of 2020 in 5 steps
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OBEY THE RULES
I’m a facilitator not a speaker
Share your experiences
Share your ideas
Meet 1 new person
Only take out your phone to follow me on Twitter
@meetingdiares “Selfies welcome”

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Who are
you?

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Take out your mobile app
How long have you been working in the events industry?
( 1 year, 2-4 years, 5-7 years, 8+ years)
What is you event planning super power?
(I throw good parties, project management, technology, event marketing, hospitality expertise,
Sourcing expertise)
Do you know what the next step in career will be?
Yes or No
Do you think getting a job in the event industry is competitive?
Yes or No
Have you sourced or started planning any events in 2020?
Yes or no
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IF YOU WERE PLANNING EVENTS IN 2010
PLEASE STAND UP

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EVENTTRENDS2010

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YOU SAID IT!

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1.PERSONALIZATION

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Education
Looking Beyond
Demographics
Venues

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2.WELLNESS
SUSTAINABILITY

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Nutrition Classes
Family Tracking

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3.MEETING
EXPERIENCEDESIGN

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Curated Events Interactive
SWAG
Wearable
Education“Vintage” Fun

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4.TECHNOLOGY

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5.CAREERHORIZON

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Optimizing by
Outsourcing
Certifications
Your Network is
Everything