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Education Essentials: August 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Partnerships are the backbone to a successful event or meeting. In this Education Essentials, you'll learn why transparency and openness matters in partnerships, how to develop positive working relationships with production companies, what you should consider when working with a speakers bureau and how to recognize your partners' contributions. 

Our Industry Has Come a Long Way, Baby!
Monday, August 27, 2018

In 2016, FICP revised its mission and created a new vision to amplify the positive impact and value of financial and insurance industry meetings professionals. This paved the way for the association to play a larger role in the meetings and events industry by sharing our thought leaders for the greater good of the industry, enabling them to demonstrate their value and professionalism, and helping them to deliver more value to their employers.

Partnerships and Transparency
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

By being transparent and open with your partners, you are setting the groundwork for a more effective and pleasant process to safeguard the success of your program and ensure a win-win outcome for all parties.

August 2018 NewsNet
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Knock-knock. Who's there? It's National Tell A Joke Day! 

Education Essentials: July 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018

Speakers and entertainment are the most memorable part of any event. In this Education Essentials, we'll provide you with some considerations for securing speakers and entertainment for your meeting or event, engaging your speaker in the program development process, and enhancing attendee experience. 

How to Strategically Plan Your Event’s Content
Monday, July 23, 2018

The events industry is constantly evolving, and conference professionals want to stay on the edge of innovation when it comes to selecting speakers and event entertainment. Here are some important considerations when booking speakers or entertainment for conferences and events.

Engage Your Speakers to Engage Your Audience
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Utilizing your speaker's network and increasing their participation in your event showcases their expertise while bringing value to your attendees. Here are a few ideas for incorporating your speaker into the program development process.

July 2018 NewsNet
Thursday, July 12, 2018

It's National Ice Cream Month! How much do you know about this sweet celebration?