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CMP: Certified Meeting Professional

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1. Preferred term for the specific person responsible for all aspects of planning - promoting - and producing an exhibition. Also Called SHOW MANAGER - SHOW ORGANIZER.






2. A self-contained unit with a LCD (liquid crystal display) panel - light source and lens that works with both PC and Mac computers and duplicates the image being shown on the monitor without any need for special software or complex setting up.






3. An account (usually a number) to which expenses for a function or activity are charged.






4. Risk that an organization takes when dealing with foreign currency due to exchange rates fluctuating over time.






5. An ongoing process in which an individual actively seeks to understand and contribute to change.






6. Company that fabricates displays.






7. Part of a cancellation clause that outlines the amount of damages to be paid to the noncelling party in the event of a cancellation.






8. An informal meeting for the purpose of discussion; usually of an academic or research nature and in order to ascertain areas of mutual interest through exchange of ideas. Conducted as and when convenient - but with little regularity.






9. Generally refers to air-freight and van line shipments. Invoices are calculated with two weights - actual and dimensional. The dimensional weight is based upon the volume of the shipment. The billing weight is the larger of the two.






10. 1) Pallet. 2) Wooden platform used to support machinery or a collection of objects for easier handling. 3) Thick wood blocks attached to crates which allow forklift access for easier handling. 4) Wood runners protecting the exterior of a shipping cas






11. A larger-than-average bar code that uses the PDF417 standard (the same used for e-stamps). Stores up to 1 -800 characters in bar code on standard paper badge - which can then be used by exhibitors to get contact information from registrants.






12. Private dispute resolution process - Often referred to as alternate dispute resolution - in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration - the arbitrator's decision m






13. An encrypted file that authenticates the source of financial data - usually for an online credit card transaction.






14. 1) Schematic drawing of an exhibit hall including dimensions - design - shape - entrances - aisles - numbered exhibit booth/stands - lounges - concession areas - restrooms - electrical/plumbing accessibility - etc. 2) Scale plan of the floor area of






15. Affordable videoconferencing equipment that is available and allows participants to use their computers indead of proprietary hardware for virtual meetings. They provide real-time interaction using a personal computer.






16. Period when the demand for a supplier's product or service is neither high nor low.






17. Raising and supporting sound - lighting or other equipment or décor from the ceiling.






18. The rooms that are contracted for by an event organizer with a hotel(s) or housing facility(s) for a particular event.






19. An email - bulk fax - or bulk mail broadcast that provides attendees and prospects with the latest news and information about an upcoming event. Such reminders are usually distributed on an opt-in basis. See EMAIL ALERT.






20. Computer application that enables voting and then collects and displays the results - simplifying decision-making among event participants.






21. An event that incoporates environmental considerations throughout all states of the planning process in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment.






22. Professional Congress Organizer. European term for DMC (Destination Management Company). Local supplier who can arrange - manage and/or plan any function or service an event.






23. Categorization of people - organizations or businesses by professional discipline or primary areas of interest for the purposes of sales analysis or assignment.






24. An event that draws a national and international audience. Typically 15% or more of attendees reside outside of the host country.






25. Structured educational and training experiences for personal or professional development.






26. A return of part of a payment.






27. 1) Enclosed lights used to illuminate the top of film and stage sets. 2) Group of speakers mounted in auditoriums - arenas - and theaters.






28. 1) Certified Meeting Professional. 2) Complete Meeting Package at conference centers; includes lodging - all food and beverage - support services - including audio visual equipment - room rental - etc.






29. An itemized statement furnished to a purchaser by a seller and usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale.






30. Structure of event program elements to achieve specific goals and objectives.






31. A solid-state diode rectifier whose atomic properties cause it to emit light when electric current is passed through it. Current LED technology allows the emission of light from infrared through green frequencies - and visible light LEDs are availabl






32. Long range plan of action for a company or organization.






33. Raised horizontal surface - stage - or flooring.






34. Web browser-based videoconferencing.






35. An audio signal generated by a microphone.






36. Written document requiring individuals to disclose any conflicts of interest that may be created by their involvement with an organization.






37. The organization who provides accrediation for Continuing Medical Education (CME).






38. Booth/stand space assigned to exhibiting companies or meeting rooms assigned to event groups.






39. 1) Servers offer a variety of both hot and cold hors d'oeuvres on platters to guests at receptions. 2) A style of table service where guests serve themselves from platters presented by the server. 3) Specialized in-room service offered by a hotel.






40. The opposite of an opt-in email marketing campaign






41. Light morning meal consisting of pastries - juices - and hot beverages. Usually served buffet style.






42. Company which designs and handles some or all elements of incentive travel programs.






43. 1) Meeting of several persons for intensive discussion. The workshop concept has been developed to compensate for diverging views in a particular discipline or on a particular subject. 2) Informal and public session of free discussion organized to ta






44. A commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.






45. Also called overhead or administrative costs - these are expenses not directly related to the event. They can include salaries - rent - and building and equipment maintenance.






46. Record of an event over time.






47. Type of adjustable spotlight used to light lecterns - signs and areas that need a tightly focused pool of light.






48. Meeting Industry Network (formerly CINET or Convention Industry Network). On-line information network tracking historical and future site/booking information. CINET is provided by IACVB to its members.






49. Accepted Practices Exchange. An initiative of the meetings - conventions & exhibitions industry managed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). APEX develops and manages the implementation of accepted practices (voluntary standards) for the industr






50. A feature of many videoconferencing systems that allows two or more people to use the same software program - even if all do not have it on their computer or conferencing system.







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