Eventprofs Resources (40+)
I am asked daily for resources as event professionals around the globe look to up their game for the return to work. Below is the list I originally developed when I wrote Intentional Event Design, with a few updates on podcasts I enjoy. Right now many of these associations and organizations are offering their education either free for a limited time, or at reduced rates as we all seek to emerge stronger from this time – so do check it out.
This will never be a complete list, and no omission is intentional! You will also find most listed below have blogs, vlogs, papers and webinars that support the pivot to virtual so many want to learn more about.
- Siteglobal.com – Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (where you can find me!). Where you can obtain the CIS – Certified Incentive Specialist and CITP – Certified Incentive Travel Professional certifications. Our chapters are also doing fantastic regular webinars and meetups and SITE Texas has a terrific podcast.
- Association Chat Fantastic set of blogs, chats and community
- ADMEinternational Destination Management Executives, DMCP Certification
- BizBash.com Be inspired, super visuals and info
- Biz Events Asia sharing news on a massive market
- Brandt Krueger – lots of behind the scenes AV thinking (he also wrote one of the best chapters in my book!)
- Canadian Special Events – not just for Canadians
- CANSPEP – Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners
- Certified Event Designer program offering the CED certification, and a base for creating a common language for event design
- CorbinBall.com – #eventtech information pioneer
- Cvent How Great Events Happen Podcast
- #EventIcons vlog at HelloEndless.com/eventicons
- Event Leadership Institute
- EventManagerBlog.com – many guides, e-books and comparison resources and relevant webinars
- EventTechBrief.com – great info
- EventTechLab.com – resource for tech startups
- EventsCouncil.org – Events Industry Council and home of the CMP, Certified Meeting Professional
- Eventwell.org – stay / get healthy
- #ExpoChat – weekly Twitter Chat covering all things Trade Show
- FICPnet.com – Association for Financial and Insurance Conference Planners
- GatherGeeks podcast by BizBash – always great convos
- Haute (say it like HOT) Dokimazo
- ICCAworld.org – International Congress and Convention Association
- Ignite Magazine
- ILEAhub.com – International Live Event Association (weekly Covid-19 webinars)
- Theirf.org – Incentive Research Foundation
- The Incentivist digital magazine
- Making a Marketer Podcast
- MeetingsCanada – annual show and info
- MeetingDesignInstitute.org
- Meeting Minds (one of my go-to podcasts for energized ideas)
- Meetingsnet.com Digital Magazine
- Meeting-u.com with Jim Spellos – tech and so much more
- MeetingsToday.com
- Meetology.com – check out the useful vlog section on the psychology behind meetings
- Meetpie.com UK goodness
- The MICE Blog EU / global focus
- Miguel Neves – virtual and social media tips
- MPI – Meeting Professionals International, multiple certifications available including CMM
- NSASpeaker.org – Key association for professional speakers
- Padraicino – Padraic Gilligan is always insightful
- PCMA.org – Professional Convention Management Association – a number of certifications including the DES, Digital Event Strategist (I have done this, the course is excellent)
- Professional Conference Organisers Australia
- Prevuemeetings magazine
- Skift.com Daily news across sectors
- Smartmeetings.com magazine
- SPINPlanners.com – Senior Professionals Industry Network (10+ years in the industry)
- Tracy Stuckrath / Thrive Meetings – ANYTHING you need to know about serving food and beverage at events – allergies, sensitivities, preferences and so much more
- Tyrahilliard.com – great information on legal, risk, contracts etc.
