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Conference Setup & Approval Site Selection and Management Publicity and Marketing Technical Program/Publishing/Tutorials (CEUs) Exhibits Management Registration Financial Management & Reporting Long Term Planning On-site Conference Management Closing and Post Conference Activities Diagram illustrating the components and process by which IEEE conference business is conducted.

The primary objective of the Program Committee is to ensure that a well balanced, high-quality program is organized and presented at the conference. This objective should influence every facet of its activities, ranging from the completeness of the Call for Papers to the selection and review of every paper, and even to assisting in the scheduling Of session rooms and helping with the local arrangements for the program.

Logistics Management on-Site

  • Conduct pre-con meeting with hotel/convention center to confirm and review needs of conference
  • Conduct pre-con meeting with Conference Executive Committee and Conference Volunteers
  • Handle crisis and emergency management
  • Ensure all contract obligations are met by all parties
  • Direct liaison for committee and hotel/convention center staff/vendors
  • Check shipping for all known deliveries
  • Provide Credit Card Machine for Paper Sales Processing and Monitor Process
  • Monitor safety and security throughout conference
  • Monitor food & beverage functions, keep an eye on levels of consumption, order more if necessary
  • Inspect meeting room layouts for setup and Audio Visual before each session or meeting
  • Ensure correct signage placement
  • Monitor and provide guidance for volunteer run functions
  • Monitor conference social and hospitality functions
  • Monitor transportation requirements
  • Field requests and complaints
  • Review final hotel room pick up report daily
  • Meet with the venue(s) daily to review prior days charges
  • Reconcile and approve all invoices to ensure accuracy prior to submitting for payment
  • Compose summary of meeting with hotel/convention center and vendors
  • Conduct post-con meeting with Conference Executive Committee and Conference Volunteers

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