Event managers plan, organise, promote and run events, conferences and functions for a variety of organisations, communities, groups and individuals.
An event planner ensures everything related to an event is taken care of, from idea conception to programming and day-of logistics. An event planner is charged with creating experiences and bringing visions to life. Meeting with clients, managing vendor relationships and client communications, establishing and negotiating contracts, and managing budgets are all part of the job.
Organising events such as meetings, conferences, parties, weddings, etc
Making arrangements in accordance with the objective of the event
Inspecting places to ensure they meet the client's requirements
Coordinating event services such as rooms, transportation, and food service
Discussing and negotiating the plan with the client about the planned event
Monitoring the expenses as per the calculated budget
Coordinating between different professionals offering their respective expertise and service
Ensuring the highest quality of satisfaction to the client and the visitors
Communicating effectively to build a good network
Managing accounts and tasks in an organised manner
Candidates with a +2 qualification (any stream) are eligible for higher studies in event management.
Only very few institutes provide a bachelors degree in this core area( like BBA/BMS in event management). Someone interested to pursue a career in event management can do an undergraduate in any degree and go for a specialisation in PG .
Note : Diploma/certificate programs in Event ManagementOne year Diploma programs in event management are available after 10+2.
Masters in event management are 2 year post graduation program ,for which graduate in any discipline is the minimum eligibility for admission. MBA/MA in Event Management are the common courses available in this area.
Under Graduates in any discipline or diploma holders in event management are eligible for PG diploma in Event Management.The Duration of these programs are 1-2 years depending on the institution.
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Requirements for admission into a PG course in one of the top institutions to help you get an overall picture
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The manager should have the ability to listen carefully and speak with clarity. It is important that the event manager understands what the client needs and then find ways to fulfill those needs or come up with different options.
Nothing is fixed when organizing events. Hence, an event manager should be flexible to take these changes in stride and work accordingly. Everything in an event has to be seamlessly choreographed,if you have good organizational skills.
If you are the kind of person who always thinks out-of-the-box, you are destined to be a successful event manager.
The ability to prioritize things at work and to be more productive and achieve more within a limited time period.
An innate quality for leading people and this is what shows that you were born to be an event manager. Outstanding leadership skills help guide a team towards the end goal.
Event Manager should be able to tackle problems with the clients as this field is highly open to risk and last minute panics.
Event Management Companies
Consultancies
Hotels
Sports Marketing Firms
Music, literary and theatre festivals
International Sporting Events
NGOs
Advertising Agencies
Trade Shows
Government Agencies
360 degrees
Percept D Mark
Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt Ltd
DNA Networks Pvt Ltd
Cineyug Entertainment
Cox and King
Sita conferences
E-Factor
Sercon
Tafcon Group
TCI Consultancy Services and 'e' Events
