programme - IAPCO

ExhibitionsWhere sellers can meet their buyers attending the congress and an extension of the congressscientific programme, the exhibition provides an ambience to do business in what is oftencompared to a modern supermarket of specialist product or services. Learn why exhibitionshave become an important part of most congresses and how to go about planning one.Social ProgrammeFace to face meetings are all about networking. The social programme is an important partof any meeting and provides the opportunity for participants to meet others in a socialatmosphere combining entertainment or food and beverage in the package.Programme Management & Abstract HandlingAttention to detail is one of the hallmarks when undertaking scientific programmes andpublications. Whether managing the invited speakers, preparing clear and logical print andweb materials, or handling the receipt of 100s of abstracts, it is the programme that is the keyto any congress.Congress Registration and On-Site ArrangementsEstablishing an effective pre-registration system taking into account both internationalassociation and corporate meetings is essential. Deciding which technology is the mostsuitable for you and your clients, and how to use it efficiently to ensure the perfect registrationsystem will be discussed. On-site registration is as important as the advance procedures.Accountability & Crisis ManagementLitigation has arrived into the meetings industry. If there is an accident or a problem,someone will try and pass the blame to someone else. Know how to ensure that it is not youthat takes the blame: undertake risk assessments and manage health and safety procedures;look at real life cases and how they could have been avoided.Financial Planning ExerciseThis is a short exercise to involve the students, working in pairs at their existing tables, toensure the grasp of timing, breakeven, variable and fixed costs.Workshop PresentationsIt is customary to include working group sessions as part of the seminar programme. Thisprovides the students with the opportunity to network, work as a team, draw on thepresentations of the seminar, and learn from the experience of their colleagues.Workshop groups should consist of a maximum of 10 persons.