[Core] [66% incumbents] Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
  DWAs: Correspond with customers to answer questions or resolve complaints.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of records. | Authorize financial actions.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
  DWAs: Organize special events.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
  DWAs: Organize special events.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
  DWAs: Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities or equipment to ensure specifications are met.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
  DWAs: Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
  DWAs: Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
  DWAs: Train personnel to enhance job skills. | Supervise employees.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
  DWAs: Conduct surveys in organizations.

[Core] [66% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Confer with others about financial matters. | Organize special events.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Organize registration of event participants.
  DWAs: Organize special events.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.
  DWAs: Organize special events.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
  DWAs: Create marketing materials. | Market products, services, or events.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  DWAs: Create marketing materials. | Market products, services, or events.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
  DWAs: Obtain documentation to authorize activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
  DWAs: Develop financial or business plans.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
  DWAs: Oversee business processes.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
  DWAs: Update professional knowledge.

[EMERGING:Revision] Contact potential clients, meet with professional and trade associations, and produce brochures and other publications to promote conference, convention, and trade show services.

[EMERGING:Revision] Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, menus, and services according to customer requirements.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.33 lvl:5.11) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:4.23 lvl:4.66) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Communications and Media (imp:3.70 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:3.50 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:3.43 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.26 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.15 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:2.99 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.90 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:2.82 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:2.81 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:2.78 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.77 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.71 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Education and Training (imp:2.52 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.43 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.31 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Design (imp:2.28 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Fine Arts (imp:2.15 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:2.05 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Geography (imp:2.00 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.92 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Foreign Language (imp:1.85 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.77 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.74 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Building and Construction (imp:1.70 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.64 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.62 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mechanical (imp:1.60 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.57 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.56 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Biology (imp:1.48 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Reaction Time (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Rate Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.63 lvl:5.76) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.56 lvl:4.12) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.51 lvl:4.75) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.47 lvl:5.47) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Working with Computers (imp:4.43 lvl:3.73) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.34 lvl:5.29) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.34 lvl:5.41) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.18 lvl:4.04) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.18 lvl:5.48) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.13 lvl:5.45) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:4.12 lvl:4.97) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.08 lvl:4.08) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.05 lvl:3.94) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.05 lvl:4.63) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Processing Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.27) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.99 lvl:4.53) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.93 lvl:4.93) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.86 lvl:3.53) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.86 lvl:4.38) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.83 lvl:5.01) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.82 lvl:4.33) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.76 lvl:4.63) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.70 lvl:3.44) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.40) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.58 lvl:4.36) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.52 lvl:3.65) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.41 lvl:3.80) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.39 lvl:3.84) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.36 lvl:3.95) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.34 lvl:3.88) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.32 lvl:2.37) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.29 lvl:2.88) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.27 lvl:3.18) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.22 lvl:3.70) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.86) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.85 lvl:3.45) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.72 lvl:3.05) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.62 lvl:2.51) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.35 lvl:2.36) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.28 lvl:2.85) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.91) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.10) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.06) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.80) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Optimism (imp:1.78) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Integrity (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:1.38) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.11) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Sincerity (imp:1.07) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 142,860
  annual_median    : $61,160
  annual_pct10     : $36,830
  annual_pct25     : $46,970
  annual_pct75     : $78,790
  annual_pct90     : $101,700
  annual_mean      : $66,520
  hourly_median    : $29.41

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($76,970)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($28,400)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.710x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   21,230  median: $  51,290
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   20,800  median: $  59,160
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   20,330  median: $  61,190
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   18,400  median: $  63,170
  Educational Services                     emp:   13,530  median: $  61,060
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,090  median: $  70,490
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,030  median: $  58,550
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    4,980  median: $  53,870
  Information                              emp:    4,930  median: $  74,400
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,500  median: $  57,200

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   21,230  median: $  51,290
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:   20,800  median: $  59,160
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   20,330  median: $  61,190
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   18,400  median: $  63,170
  Educational Services                     emp:   13,530  median: $  61,060
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,090  median: $  70,490
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    6,030  median: $  58,550
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    4,980  median: $  53,870
  Information                              emp:    4,930  median: $  74,400
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,500  median: $  57,200

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A meeting and convention planner supervises and coordinates the strategic, operational, and logistical activities necessary for the production of events. The planner can be employed or hired ad hoc by corporations, associations, governments, and other organizations.


== Standardization issues ==
Although the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), sponsored by the United States Department of Labor and Employment and Training Administration, identified this occupation as "meeting and convention planner," other titles are more commonly used. These titles include event planner, meeting planner, and meeting manager. In addition, several other titles specific to the categories of events produced are used, such as corporate planner and party planner.
The banquet event order (BEO), a standard form used in the hospitality industry to document the requirements of an event as pertinent to the venue, has presented numerous problems to meeting and convention planners due to the increasing complexity and scope of modern events. In response, Convention Industry Council developed the event specifications guide (ESG) that is currently replacing the BEO.
Additionally, the Convention Industry Council is spearheading The Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX). By bringing the planners and suppliers together to create industry-wide accepted practices and a common terminology, the profession continues to enhance the professionalism of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.


== Certification and Designations ==
Planners can, but need not, be certified or hold designations.


=== Programs ===


== See also ==
Professional Congress Organiser
Event planning
Event Planning and Production
Event management


== Notes and references ==


== External links ==
Resources for the Meetings, Conventions & Exhibitions Industry (Source: Convention Industry Council)

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Convention (meeting) (similarity: 0.4068)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_(meeting)
  QID: Q625994
  Extract: A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom. Trade conventions typically focus on a particular industry

  Title: Event management (similarity: 0.3273)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event_management
  QID: Q1381931
  Extract: Event management is the application of project management to the creation and development of small and/or large-scale personal or corporate events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, weddings, formal parties, concerts, or conventions. It involves studying the brand, identifying its target au

  Title: Meeting (similarity: 0.3043)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meeting
  QID: Q2761147
  Extract: A meeting is when two or more people come together to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal or business setting, but meetings also occur in a variety of other environments. Meetings can be used as form of group decision-making and as a setting for sharing of information or intelligence.

  Title: Green conventions (similarity: 0.5357)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_conventions
  QID: Q5603502
  Extract: Green conventions or green meetings are conventions which are conducted in ways which minimize the environmental burdens imposed by such activities. Green event planners apply environmentally preferred practices to waste management, resource and energy use, travel and local transportation, facilitie

  Title: The Catered Affair (similarity: 0.2807)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catered_Affair
  QID: Q1957174
  Extract: The Catered Affair is a 1956 American comedy drama film directed by Richard Brooks and produced by Sam Zimbalist from a screenplay by Gore Vidal, based on a 1955 television play from Goodyear Television Playhouse by Paddy Chayefsky. The film stars Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate activities of staff and clients to arrange group meetings, events, and conventions. According to BLS OEWS May 2025, they earn a median annual salary of $61,160 with 142,860 employed nationally. These professionals serve as the central coordinators who ensure events run smoothly from initial planning through execution, managing logistics, vendors, budgets, and compliance requirements.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Event planners begin by consulting with customers to determine objectives and requirements for meetings, conferences, and conventions. They negotiate contracts with service providers like hotels, convention centers, and speakers while coordinating essential services including accommodations, transportation, catering, and audio-visual equipment. Throughout the process, they inspect facilities to ensure compliance with customer requirements and monitor event activities for satisfaction and regulatory adherence. Daily work involves maintaining detailed records of financial aspects, reviewing bills for accuracy, and conferring with staff at event sites to coordinate operational details.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful event planners exhibit exceptional organizational abilities with high dependability and attention to detail, as reflected in the top work styles for this occupation. They excel in environments requiring extensive external communication, demonstrated by the critical importance of oral and written expression abilities combined with customer service knowledge. The role attracts individuals with strong enterprising and conventional personality traits who enjoy coordinating multiple moving parts while maintaining service orientation. Those who thrive possess the cognitive flexibility to handle complex problem-solving and the interpersonal skills necessary for extensive stakeholder management.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into event planning typically requires a bachelor's degree (40.8% of workers) or some college coursework (37.2%), according to education distribution data. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, often including internships or entry-level positions in hospitality, marketing, or administrative roles. Many professionals gain experience through volunteer event coordination or entry-level positions with event management companies, hotels, or corporate meeting departments.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Event planners can advance to specialized roles such as conference services director, convention manager, or catering director, as evidenced by the job title samples. Career progression often leads toward management positions overseeing entire event operations teams or specialized expertise in particular event types like corporate meetings, trade shows, or social events. Some professionals transition to related roles in project management, public relations, or start their own event planning consultancies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The event planning field employs 142,860 professionals with a median annual salary of $61,160 and wage range from $36,830 to $101,700 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Geographic variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $76,970 compared to Puerto Rico's $28,400, a 2.71x ratio. Top employing industries include Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (21,230), Accommodation and Food Services (20,800), and Other Services (20,330), indicating diverse opportunities across sectors. The profession shows geographic concentration in areas with robust tourism, corporate headquarters, and convention facilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Event planning shows moderate resistance to automation due to the high importance of external communication, relationship management, and creative problem-solving. While technology tools like scheduling software and digital marketing platforms enhance efficiency, the core activities of stakeholder consultation, contract negotiation, and on-site coordination require human judgment and interpersonal skills that are difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Project Management Specialists (13-1082.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve organizing, planning, and prioritizing work with identical importance ratings of 4.6 and high-level coordination of multiple stakeholders.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.6)
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.6)
  [skill_overlap] Public Relations Specialists (27-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize external communication with identical Speaking skill importance (4.0) and high Communications and Media knowledge requirements.
    data: Speaking (imp:4.0)
    data: Communications and Media knowledge (imp:3.7)
    data: Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.5)
  [knowledge_overlap] Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require strong Administrative knowledge and Scheduling Work and Activities, with event planners showing higher complexity in external stakeholder management.
    data: Administrative knowledge (imp:3.5)
    data: Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.3)
  [riasec_cluster] Fundraisers (13-1131.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles show strong Enterprising personality orientation with emphasis on external relationship building and persuasive communication skills.
    data: RIASEC E:7.00
    data: Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.5)
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (imp:4.3)
  [career_pathway] Social and Community Service Managers (11-9151.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Management progression path from event planning, sharing coordination responsibilities and service orientation with higher administrative oversight.
    data: Service Orientation transferable skill (imp:3.9)
    data: Social Orientation work style (imp:4.0)
    data: Coordination transferable skill (imp:3.9)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  title_patterns   : ['*Event Planner*', '*Meeting Planner*', '*Convention*Planner*', '*Conference*Manager*', '*Event*Coordinator*']
  common_variations: ['certified meeting professional', 'conference organizer', 'event specialist', 'meeting specialist', 'convention coordinator', 'corporate event planner', 'trade show planner', 'conference producer']

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management                 19  0.00635  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:37%  wikipedia:32%  inference:26%
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conventions                17  0.00568  wikipedia            wikipedia:82%  inference:12%  onet_tasks:6%
meeting                    17  0.00568  wikipedia            wikipedia:41%  onet_dimensions:29%  onet_tasks:18%
principles                 16  0.00534  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
convention                 14  0.00468  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:21%
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includes                   12  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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objects                    12  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
requirements               11  0.00367  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:55%  inference:27%  onet_dimensions:9%
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production                 11  0.00367  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  wikipedia:18%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00367  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                      10  0.00334  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:20%
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standards                   9  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problem                     9  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
planning                    9  0.00301  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:22%  wikipedia:22%
actions                     9  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
planners                    9  0.00301  inference            inference:56%  wikipedia:44%
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monitoring                  8  0.00267  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%