♦ Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise♦ Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details♦ Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements♦ Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security♦ Organize registration of event participants ♦ Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions ♦ Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress♦ Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment♦ Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements♦ Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs♦ Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements♦ Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers♦ Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved♦ Direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries♦ Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications♦ Develop event topics and choose featured speakers♦ Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships