Conference & Events Management – Virtual Education Series
Strengthen your conference and events operations with two high‑impact sessions designed to elevate your team’s preparedness, efficiency, and overall event success. Whether you manage summer conferences, campus events, or large‑scale seasonal operations, these sessions deliver actionable tools, proven strategies, and real‑world insights from experienced campus conference leaders.
Strengthen your conference and events operations with two high‑impact sessions designed to elevate your team’s preparedness, efficiency, and overall event success. Whether you manage summer conferences, campus events, or large‑scale seasonal operations, these sessions deliver actionable tools, proven strategies, and real‑world insights from experienced campus conference leaders.
Session Information
Tuesday, January 27th | Noon – 1:30 PM PST/ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM MST/ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST/ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EST
Conference Season Readiness: Standards, Safety, and Success
Presented by: Sherry Ebrahimi, CCEP, Director of Conference Services and Housing Administration, Emory University and Suzanne Bennett, CMP, Senior Director, Stanford Conferences, Stanford University
As universities prepare for a busy conference season, clear risk management and compliance standards are essential for smooth operations. This session will guide participants through key elements of conference readiness, including essential documentation and contracts, emergency preparedness protocols, and HR considerations for seasonal or temporary staff. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to ensure their institution’s conference operations are safe, compliant, and successful from start to finish.
Learning Objectives:
Conference Season Readiness: Standards, Safety, and Success
Presented by: Sherry Ebrahimi, CCEP, Director of Conference Services and Housing Administration, Emory University and Suzanne Bennett, CMP, Senior Director, Stanford Conferences, Stanford University
As universities prepare for a busy conference season, clear risk management and compliance standards are essential for smooth operations. This session will guide participants through key elements of conference readiness, including essential documentation and contracts, emergency preparedness protocols, and HR considerations for seasonal or temporary staff. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to ensure their institution’s conference operations are safe, compliant, and successful from start to finish.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and implement essential documentation and standards needed to ensure legal compliance and operational consistency during university conference season
- Develop or refine emergency preparedness and risk management plans tailored to your program
- Apply HR and staffing best practices to compliment your programs and budget
Wednesday, January 28th | 10:30 AM – Noon PST/ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST/ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM CST/ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Did you write that down? How The Power Of Documentation Can Transform Your Workflow 2.0 Edition
Presented by: Maryam Siddique, Assistant Director of Summer Conference Housing, Georgetown University
Ready to level up your workflow? In this session, we’ll unlock the secrets of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and show you how they can transform your work. Through real-world examples, we’ll demonstrate how to create and implement effective SOPs, providing practical steps to streamline processes and enhance productivity. The 2.0 edition of this presentation also digs into real examples of how this process went with different campus partners and also how the resulting SOPs stood the test of time.
Learning Objectives:
Did you write that down? How The Power Of Documentation Can Transform Your Workflow 2.0 Edition
Presented by: Maryam Siddique, Assistant Director of Summer Conference Housing, Georgetown University
Ready to level up your workflow? In this session, we’ll unlock the secrets of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and show you how they can transform your work. Through real-world examples, we’ll demonstrate how to create and implement effective SOPs, providing practical steps to streamline processes and enhance productivity. The 2.0 edition of this presentation also digs into real examples of how this process went with different campus partners and also how the resulting SOPs stood the test of time.
Learning Objectives:
- Define Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and their role in organizational documentation
- Identify the key components of an SOP, the creation process, and implementation steps while analyzing real-world examples
- Explain the benefits of SOPs and discuss real life implementation, reactions, and maintenance of SOPs created using these steps.
Pricing
Member: $20 each session | $30 Bundle both sessions
Nonmember: $30 each session | $50 Bundle both session
Member: $20 each session | $30 Bundle both sessions
Nonmember: $30 each session | $50 Bundle both session