Finding the Right Keynote Speaker

Finding the Right Keynote Speaker

A strong keynote speaker has the ability to energize, captivate, and empower an audience. Their presentation has the potential to make or break an event’s success. But what exactly is a keynote speaker and how do event planners find the right one? What is a Keynote...
Choosing Conference Swag

Choosing Conference Swag

Conference swag is an important part of successful event planning. But even though the promo marketing materials industry is booming, Millennials and Generation Z are shunning low-quality branded items out of concerns for environmental impact. This means event...

How COVID-19 Changed the Event Industry

In 2020, the in-person event industry was brought to a halt by COVID-19. Live events, face-to-face networking, and the buzz of an exhibition were quickly erased from schedules around the globe. At CTC, Michelle Manire immediately pivoted the team to online events,...

Utilizing Breakout Rooms for Your Event

Whether you’re planning a virtual or live event, breakout sessions offer attendees the opportunity to: Develop skills or share knowledge Discuss trending issues Brainstorm solutions Explore ideas in an informal format Break up the overall event schedule Connect with...

Consider These 5 Things When Choosing a Hybrid Event Venue

Hybrid events offer the best of both worlds for both attendees and hosts. Attendees can choose to travel, if they’d like, or they can enjoy the event from the comfort of their home or workplace. Hosts have the flexibility to decide what they’d like to offer in an...