How do they match: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

  • Meeting Planner
  • Meeting Manager
  • Planner
  • Convention Planner
  • Convention Manager
  • Convention Services Director
  • Convention Services Manager
  • Convention Worker
  • Conventions Reservationist
  • Catering and Convention Services Manager
  • Certified Meeting Professional
  • Conference Planner
  • Conference Planning Manager
  • Corporate Meeting Planner
  • Corporate Event Planner
  • Event Planner
  • Event Planning Assistant
  • Events Planner
  • Executive Meeting Manager
  • Party Planner
  • Special Events Planner
  • Wedding Planner

  • Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

  • Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
  • Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
  • Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
  • Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
  • Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.

  • Develop financial or business plans.