Once the conference is under way, the meeting professional must stay on top of the many logistical details already planned, confirming and reconfirming them, as well as monitoring events from start to finish. Day-to-day activities during the conference encompass participants, the meeting staff, the facility staff, and suppliers. To ensure that responsibilities are met even when they have been delegated to other staff members, a checklist is essential
- Review each day’s schedule of events at morning or evening staff meetings and brief the staff for the following day.
- Monitor the master account and review the current and following day’s events with the CSM.
- Verify registration and room pickups.
- Inspect meeting room setups.
- Meet the major speakers at the session location
- Monitor events for participants’ reactions.
- Maintain frequent contact with interpreters.
- Observe restaurants, lounges, and facilities for service and attendee use.
- Be prepared for impromptu press interviews, if applicable.
- Work closely with the media for proper meeting coverage.
- Take the opportunity to rest whenever possible. Don’t overeat or overdrink