Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course PR-006
Events and Conferences Management
The course is designed to be interactive and participatory and includes various learning tools to enable the participant... The outline covers Events and Conferences Planning, Organization of the Event or Conference, Pro...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 14Upcoming dates
- 14Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Identify the types of events and conferences 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
- Prepare and control the financial aspects of a conference
- Plan and organize different kinds of exhibitions
- Examine all activities to evaluate them and follow up on the events
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers, supervisors, and officers involved in planning or managing events, exhibitions, and conferences, as well as managers and officers of public relations.
Methodology
Learning approach
- 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.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Events and Conferences Planning
- Definition of events and conferences
- Types of events and conferences
- Aim of a conference
- Importance and concepts
- Coffee break
- Importance and concepts (continued)
- Setting smart objectives
- Preparing the event plan with detailed activities and schedules
- Selecting the venue and agreeing on the site of the event or conference
Day 2
Organization of the Event or Conference
- Choosing human resources for the management of the event or conference
- Forming different specialized committees
- Training and motivating the teams in charge of managing the event or conference
- Importance of holding a conference
- Coffee break
- Importance of holding a conference (continued)
- Arrangements for accommodation
- Conference registration process
- Public relations and media
Day 3
Promotional Activities for Events and Conferences & The Financial Aspects of the Conference
- Promotional Activities for Events and Conferences
- Marketing the conference
- Factors attracting participants
- Promotion and advertisement of events or conferences
- Steps needed for the promotion and marketing of the event or conference
- Setting a plan for the promotion of events and conferences
- Coffee break
- Setting a plan for the promotion of events and conferences (continued)
- The Financial Aspects of the Conference
- Preparing the conference budget
- Fixed expenses
- Variable expenses
- Conference revenues
- The financial committee
Day 4
Organizing Exhibitions
- Importance of exhibitions in conferences
- Goods and services in a conference
- Promoting the exhibition
- Coffee break
- Promoting the exhibition (continued)
- Managing exhibitions
- Criteria for selecting exhibitors
- Contacting exhibitors
Day 5
Follow Up and Evaluation of Conference and Events Activities
- Monitoring the event or conference activities
- Key factors in the assessment
- Benefits of follow up
- Coffee break
- Benefits of follow up (continued)
- The coordination and follow-up committee
- Follow-up and evaluation
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Events and Conferences Management (PR-006) cover?
This course covers Public Relations through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Managers, supervisors, and officers involved in planning or managing events, exhibitions, and conferences, as well as managers and officers of public relations.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Dubai, Cape Town, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Rome, Vienna, Geneva, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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