# Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners > Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions. - Code: 13-1121.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 13-1121) - Family: [Business & Financial](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-13), one of its 50 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (16 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/13-1121.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/13-1121.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. Core task · Task 1209 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 2. Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment. Core task · Task 1212 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 3. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security. Core task · Task 1214 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 4. Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs. Core task · Task 1215 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 5. Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details. Core task · Task 1211 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 6. Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements. Core task · Task 1216 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 7. Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details. Core task · Task 1217 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 8. Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise. Core task · Task 1210 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 9. Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers. Core task · Task 1219 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 10. Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements. Core task · Task 1222 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 11. Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements. Core task · Task 1213 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2016 12. Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events. Core task · Task 1226 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 13. Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved. Core task · Task 1218 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 14. Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries. Core task · Task 1221 · Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2016 15. 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. Core task · Task 1220 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 16. Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends. Core task · Task 1223 · Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2016 17. Organize registration of event participants. Supplemental task · Task 1224 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 18. Develop event topics and choose featured speakers. Supplemental task · Task 1229 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 19. Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications. Supplemental task · Task 1228 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 20. Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships. Supplemental task · Task 1225 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 21. Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events. 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