COMS 4050 - Meeting and Conference Planning

• Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations of communication in terms of conferences and meetings.
• Plan two events (one in a group and one individually) and prepare a professional portfolio that showcases your work.
• Identify and demonstrate the content knowledge and leadership skills needed to be an effective meeting and conference planner.
• Understand how meetings and conferences function within an organization.
• Write organizational and learner outcomes for a conference and assess whether those outcomes have been met.
• Develop a realistic event budget that accounts for all potential expenses.
• Choose a location and plan for housing, transportation, food, and other hospitality and amenities for attendees.
• Use space to develop a comfortable environment and facilitate the successful achievement of all event goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively with attendees and staff before, during, and after an event.
• Develop a program and schedule that facilitates a successful event.