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(13) --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog ## [Creating the Perfect Checklist for Your Conference Planning](https://blog.speakinc.com/creating-perfect-checklist-conference-planning) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 23, 2016 Every conference planner needs a checklist. Obviously it is a must have for organization and keeping all the planning on track. [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/creating-perfect-checklist-conference-planning) ## [5 Tips in Booking a Big Name for your Next Conference](https://blog.speakinc.com/5-tips-booking-big-name-next-conference) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 16, 2016 Do you want a big name for your next conference? An in-demand speaker? In order to book a celebrity, a media personality, or any ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/5-tips-booking-big-name-next-conference) ## [Announcing Your Keynote Speaker](https://blog.speakinc.com/announcing-keynote-speaker) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 9, 2016 Landing a fabulous keynote speaking is exciting, but your work as a meeting planner doesn't end there. As you work though ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/announcing-keynote-speaker) ## [Be Prepared if You have to Cancel Your Conference Due to the Weather](https://blog.speakinc.com/prepared-cancel-conference-due-weather) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 2, 2016 In August of 2005, a few of the staff of the Community Action Partnership (CAP) were busy completing final preparations for their ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/prepared-cancel-conference-due-weather) ## [Six Tips to Help You Introduce a Keynote Speaker](https://blog.speakinc.com/six-tips-help-introduce-keynote-speaker) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | January 26, 2016 How a keynote speaker is introduced at your conference can make or break their speech. A good introduction sets the right tone ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/six-tips-help-introduce-keynote-speaker) ## [Planning a BIG Event? Here are the Ten Biggest Convention Centers in the United States](https://blog.speakinc.com/planning-big-event-ten-biggest-convention-centers-united-states) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | January 19, 2016 If you are planning a really big event, you will need plenty of space. Here is a list of the largest convention centers, by ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/planning-big-event-ten-biggest-convention-centers-united-states) ## [Event Security - Keeping your Conference Attendees and Keynote Speaker Safe](https://blog.speakinc.com/event-security-keeping-conference-attendees-keynote-speaker-safe) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | January 12, 2016 Security is a factor for any event - it’s the reality of our society today. As an event planner, it is your job to do everything ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/event-security-keeping-conference-attendees-keynote-speaker-safe) ## [The top 8 tips for promoting your event planning services in 2016](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-8-tips-promoting-event-planning-services-2016) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | January 5, 2016 You may have been flush with clients in 2015, but what will the new year bring for your event planning business? Now is the time ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-8-tips-promoting-event-planning-services-2016) ## [To choose a keynote speaker in 2016, consider one of these 7 trending topics](https://blog.speakinc.com/choose-keynote-speaker-2016-consider-one-7-trending-topics) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | December 23, 2015 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2016-trends.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/choose-keynote-speaker-2016-consider-one-7-trending-topics) With emerging technologies increasingly shaping business, it's important to choose keynote speakers who can bring modern value to ... [Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/choose-keynote-speaker-2016-consider-one-7-trending-topics) ## [5 Ways You Can Develop Your Creative Thinking and be a Better Event Planner](https://blog.speakinc.com/5-ways-can-develop-creative-thinking-better-event-planner) by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | December 15, 2015 [![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/creative-thinking.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/5-ways-can-develop-creative-thinking-better-event-planner) Most people are either dominantly critical thinkers or dominantly creative thinkers. Event planners must be both. 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