Risk Management for Meetings and Events

All types of events—whether a small meeting or a large conference—involve a number of risks, which can come in many forms. From financial, ethical, and legal matters to compliance and governmental regulations, event managers need to be knowledgeable and accountable to ensure that all scenarios can be dealt with in the most appropriate manner. Topics in this course include health, safety, and security considerations; insurance requirements; licenses and permits (e.g., alcohol); intellectual property protections; and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. By the end of this course, have the skills to develop a comprehensive risk assessment and risk control plan for your events.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 1.5

You'll walk away with

• The skills to develop comprehensive risk assessment and risk control plans for your events
• An understanding of health, safety, and security considerations; insurance requirements; licenses and permits; intellectual property protections; and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as they relate to event management

Ideal for

• Those interested in learning more about and possibly entering the field of event and convention management
• Professionals who work in event and convention management and want to enhance their industry knowledge and skills