Conference Planning Insights and Tips

Straight FromThe Coterie Spark Team

Improve Your Attendee Experience with Smarter Security

Your attendees are trusting you with more than just their time and attention; they expect to feel safe and secure throughout the experience.

StrategyCandace Hoelscher

Why Strategic Meeting Management Is More Essential Than Ever

In today’s conference planning environment, strategy is everything. To produce an amazing conference, hosts need more than just a planner.

TechnologyNalani Gruel

Unlock the Power of AI at Your Next Conference

AI is reshaping the conference planning landscape, offering groundbreaking tools that engage attendees, streamline management, and maximize impact.

PhilanthropyKelly Gordon

Giving Back at Your Conference: Philanthropic Events

A commonly overlooked aspect of conference planning is philanthropy. But why? Charitable efforts, after all, add warmth and positivity, create networking opportunities, increase brand awareness, and attract major sponsors.

Behind The ScenesThe Coterie Spark Team

Diary of a Conference and Meeting Planner

Even the most meticulously planned events require a last-minute change (or two). Below are our favorite behind-the-scenes stories!

Attendee ExperienceCandace Hoelscher

Personalize Your Attendee’s Conference Experience

The personalized attendee experience trend is the most important evolution in planning - one that encapsulates all of the other trends we’ve been following.

Exhibits & ExposKelly Gordon

Exhibit Hall Essentials: Your Guide to a Great Expo

“Where do I sign up for the next one?” That’s the question we want to hear at the end of an incredible event, signaling that all your careful planning has paid off.