Events and Conferences Management

Course Methodology

The course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to operate effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment. The course is based on four learning pillars: concept learning (lectures and presentations), role playing (group exercises), experience sharing (roundtable discussions) and exposure to real world problems and policy choices confronting delegates.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the types of events and conferences in order to execute a more effective plan
• Organize, assess and motivate various committees involved in managing events and conferences
• Promote their events and conferences by planning and setting a step by step promotional plan
• Explain the various functions for managing events and conferences
• Prepare and control the financial aspects of a conference
• Plan and organize different kinds of exhibitions
• Examine all activities in order to evaluate them and to follow up on the events

Target Audience

Managers, supervisors and officers involved in the planning or management of events, exhibitions and conferences as well as managers and officers of public relations.

Target Competencies

• Planning, organizing and leading
• Analyzing and evaluating
• Verbal communication skills
• Building rapport
• Delivering and receiving accurate feedback