Can <em>Anyone</em> Plan a Professional Conference? Tales of a Conference Planning Newbie

Authors

  • Natalie Romano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.18.1.21

Abstract

Professional conferences—love ’em? Many of us do, but they can mean something different to everyone. For organizations, they often serve as major sources of revenue, maintaining fiscal solvency and making future conferences financially sustainable.

For attendees, conferences provide structured opportunities for learning, inspiration, and networking. Sharing new information in the field, socializing with friends and colleagues, and enjoying the camaraderie of the profession are just some of the intended outcomes, and conference planners hope to produce a valuable and inspirational event for their colleagues.

Author Biography

Natalie Romano

Natalie Romano is a Librarian at the Denver Public Library and serves on the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) steering committee. She holds an MLIS from the University of Denver.

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Published

2020-03-12

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2020): Spring

Section

Features

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