Conference planning manager vs event manager

Differences between conference planning manager and event manager duties and responsibilities

Conference planning manager example responsibilities.

• Organize and manage all audio visual and food & beverage technical updates in Delphi database.
• Arrange catering, audiovisual, rooming lists, VIP amenities, transportation and other services.
• Facilitate the weekly BEO review meeting to ensure correct interpretation of the customer's itinerary and anticipate any possible challenges.
• Develop innovative PowerPoint presentation used to target new prospective donors.

Event manager example responsibilities.

• Manage FOH staff during the lunch rush - correctly handle any customer complaints or issues.
• Manage successful closing of NYC block to control traffic flow and allow celebrity red carpet entrances.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance, bartending, catering, schedules, calendars, and supervise staff.
• Create BEO's and lead weekly team meetings for support team laying out the direction and objective of upcoming events.
• Manage delivery schedules, outside vendor orders, and budget requirements for the sales, operations, and culinary staff.
• Manage all logistics and communications from beginning to end with clients, including sending invitations, monitoring RSVP, and hosting.
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