For association meeting planners, the thought of organizing the annual meeting may evoke a sense of routine or formality. However, these meetings can be valuable opportunities for growth and collaboration. 

As an essential aspect of member engagement and retention, annual association meetings, educational meetings, and others provide opportunities to learn from experts, network with peers, and create a sense of community among members. Furthermore, some associations even enshrine these important gatherings in their bylaws, scheduling them on a consistent annual basis. 

Embracing these meetings can lead to positive outcomes and more robust connections within the organization.

So, who says these meetings can’t be both productive and fun? Diligence and attention to detail are crucial when organizing this kind of event, which is why your chosen venue matters.

Let’s talk about meeting planning for financial corporations. Have you been tasked with your organization’s corporate meeting? With the right tools and plan for execution, you can create an experience that will truly stand out. 

After all, you want to engage and inspire your team and give them a memorable experience. Not only can effective corporate meetings increase the productivity of employees, they also improve communication and camaraderie. 

If you want an effective financial corporate meeting that will also be memorable, it’s going to take a bit of prep. Here are some tips to get you started. 

With the rise of the remote work culture, the use of corporate office spaces is becoming increasingly rare. That doesn’t mean in-person meetings between team members and departments aren’t still important for a cohesive and productive company culture.

Effective communication between departments and teams is encouraged by getting the team together in one place, even if it’s just once a month. For many businesses, mid-week in-person meetings are a great way to ensure everyone is on the same page. Such meetings also provide an opportunity to discuss strategies and plans for upcoming projects. 

The future of corporate meetings and events is changing rapidly, and 2023 will be no exception.

Technology, hybrid events, sustainability, and strategic planning are just a few of the trends that you should keep in mind when planning an effective event.

Sarah Lyon, our director of conference planning, recently shared some insights with Cory Falter on the InnSync Show about how to make the most of corporate meetings and events this year. 

Get the latest trends, plus we’ll share some tips and tricks for planning your perfect event, below.

Hard to believe the year will soon come to a close, and we’ll quickly start anew. While the date on the calendar is only a symbolic measure of the passing of time, it does allow us to take a step back and reflect on what we’ve learned about hosting corporate meetings and events this year and to start setting our goals for the upcoming one.

This past year was a year of surprises and changes, but it also gave us some key insights into corporate events that we can use to make the coming year even better.

We hope that you find these tips helpful and that they help your next event be a success!