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For most associations, the annual convention or event is the centerpiece of the organization and the most tangible affirmation of membership value. Often, it is the association's largest source of revenue and critical to the ongoing funding of initiatives and activities.
SmithBucklin offers convention and event management expertise, resources and purchasing power that help organizations reduce costs, generate efficiencies, decrease cycle times and mitigate risk. SmithBucklin's 110 meeting professionals represent a unique convergence of talent, experience and expertise. Annually they collectively negotiate and manage more than 1,500 meetings, conventions, trade shows and special events, plan meetings for 20 to more than 60,000, attendees, book more than 945,000 hotel rooms and engage 7,000 speakers. Furthermore, SmithBucklin's significant buying power in the hospitality and affiliated services industries delivers to clients both cost savings and peace of mind.
Working closely with a client organization's leaders, our goal is to create an enjoyable and educational experience for attendees and sponsors while ensuring a successful outcome for the host organization. Our convention and event professionals manage every facet and detail, including:
- Strategic assessment
- Site searches
- Logistics planning
- Volunteer leader support
- Budgeting
- Hotel and supplier management
- Contract negotiation
- Contractor management
- Room Block management
- Speaker and program management
- Marketing and promotion
- Program development
- VIP/speaker care
- Registration and housing
- Sponsorship sales
- On-site services
- Financial management and accounting
- Reporting: ongoing and wrap-up
- Travel programs
Ensuring success for any convention or event requires strong planning and execution in several other areas. The following SmithBucklin specialized service units work closely with our Convention & Event Management team to design and deliver comprehensive, seamless and integrated service solutions:
Marketing & Communications
Education & Programs
Exhibit & Trade Show Management
On-Site Technology Solutions
In addition, we offer over half a century of experience arranging special events and social tours to complement the primary event, often supported by SmithBucklin subsidiary Courtesy Associates. This award winning team of event planners organizes meetings events throughout the world and specializes in creating memorable events for association, corporate and medical clients.
In summary, our meeting professionals combine their talents and expertise with SmithBucklin's leading practices to provide our client organizations with the most powerful convention and event capabilities in the industry.
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Please contact us to learn how our full-service management capabilities can benefit your organization.
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