Perspectives from MPI’s World Education Congress: First Impressions and Meaningful Connections
A First-Time Attendee’s Perspective on WEC Jessica MacMillan At the beginning of June, I had the opportunity to attend MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) for the first time. As a young professional in the meetings and events industry, the experience
Five Annual Conference Nightmares
In the spirit of the Halloween season, we want to take a look at conference nightmares. What can we learn from past scenarios and how can we prevent them from
Utilizing Technology to Improve User Experience at Events
When you think about your annual conference or local networking events, things like sponsorships, programming, and logistics come to mind. All these things are important, but how much thought do
5 Ways Partnerships With Vendors Will Improve Your Events
It takes a village to create an event that is more than just a meeting. Participants expect a curated and customized experience, but unfortunately budgets don’t always reflect that level
5 Tips to Create a Successful Conference Schedule
Creating a conference schedule can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By implementing some simple Project Management Processes you can set your conference and your
RGI Pep Talks: Event Marketing with Daniel Herndon
Welcome to the third episode of RGI Pep Talks! RGI Pep Talks is a video series by Raybourn Group International, made possible by the support of our friends at Markey’s
Free E-Book – Chapter Self Assessment: Is Your Chapter Healthy?
Is your chapter healthy? Do you know your chapter’s strengths and opportunities? This tool can find out just that. It’s important to take a chapter assessment because it dives into
Key Documents for Your Chapter
For a chapter to run smoothly, it is essential all important documents are accounted for and easily accessible. This graphic will go through the types of documents your chapter should
Sacred or Strategic: Critically Reviewing What Your Organization Offers
How do you approach an event, program or service that your organization has always done and may no longer need? Every organization has programs/services that have outlived their purpose or
RGI Pep Talks: Event AV and Staging with Brad Ehrlich
Welcome to the second installment of RGI Pep Talks! RGI Pep Talks is a new video series by Raybourn Group International, made possible by the support of our friends at
Turning Your Strategic Plan Into Strategic Action
“The sneakiest obstacle to meeting your goals is not laziness, but perfectionism. We’re our own worst critics, and if it looks like we’re not going to do something right, we