Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions

A group of people organized for joint purposes.

• Meetings
• Associations
• Expos

An organization that promotes a town, city, region, or country in order to increase the number of visitors.

• Convention and visitors bureaus 
• Meeting bureaus

A firm that is hired to provide professional services for the planning and implementation of out-of-town event programs and services. 

• American Society of Association Executives 
• Convention and visitors bureaus 
• Destination Management Companies

Meet with clients to understand the purpose of the meeting or event and plan the scope of the event, including time, location, and cost.

• Expo Planners
• Convention Planners
• Meeting Planners

Determines the purpose and desired outcome of a meeting

• Needs analysis
• Contracts
• Agenda
• Proposal

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

• Forum
• Clinic
• Seminar
• Workshop

A lecture and a dialogue that allow participants to share experiences in a particular field

• Workshop
• Seminar
• Clinic
• Forum

Large audience that does not need notes

• Theatre style 
• Classroom setup
• Boardroom setup

The individual responsible for providing all of the services needed to run the facilities.

• Meeting Planners
• Service Contractors
• Workshop Leaders