February Education

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare. Planners and suppliers both need knowledge and strategies to navigate the complex contracting landscape in today’s competitive marketplace. 

In this comprehensive session, noted meetings industry attorney Josh Grimes and participants will explore the latest twists in event contracting. We will shed light on the critical clauses that can make or break a meeting’s success. Topics will include price increases, staffing shortages, force majeure clauses, data breaches, security issues, AI innovations, and dealing with controversial new laws. We will also cover recent government policies and their impacts on a meeting’s success.

From hidden pitfalls to industry-specific nuances, this discussion promises to be a game-changer for meeting & event professionals seeking to embrace today’s opportunities and protect their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and analyze from a legal perspective the latest national and global developments impacting meetings & events.

• Discuss ways to minimize uncertainty and protect all parties from future risks, to ensure successful event outcomes.

• Develop and incorporate new contract provisions to address new and evolving legal challenges impacting events.