Conference and Communication Skills—Spring 2008
Jo Ho

國際會議籌辦事項

Organizing an International Conference

Organizing an international conference or seminar requires a great deal of preparation.

Venue Reservation

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Finding a reasonably priced venue with convenient access

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Choosing a venue with accommodations

Publicity

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Publicizing the conference

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Attracting participants

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Getting media attention

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Hosting press conferences

Printing and Production

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Posters and leaflets

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Invitations and programs

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Bilingual reports

Arrangements for Local and Overseas Participants

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Visa application support for overseas participants

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Arranging for speakers』 airline tickets to be issued overseas and delivered

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Greeting overseas invitees at the airport

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Arranging buses and guides for tours

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Providing programs for accompanying persons

 

Receipt of Applications

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Managing the registration process

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Accepting registration fees

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Processing the large numbers of papers submitted

 

Venue Logistics

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Arranging on-site photocopiers, fax machines, and Internet access

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Arranging decorations and installations: signage, flowers, etc.

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Supplying the equipment needed for simultaneous interpreting

 

 

Conference Documentation

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Producing documents to be distributed on-site

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Packaging documents in a distinctive case

 

Arranging Interpreters, Minutes-Takers, etc.

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Arranging interpreters

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Arranging on-site bilingual staff

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Producing a same-day meeting summary

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Finding an English-speaking master of ceremonies

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Making security arrangements for VIPs

 

 

Arranging Equipment

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Arranging simultaneous interpreting equipment

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Setting up systems for PowerPoint presentations

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Setting up video conferencing and overseas satellite links

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Broadcasting seminars over the Internet

Hospitality

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Offering typically Japanese attractions

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Seeking volunteer assistants to take pressure off the budget