Best Events of 2024: Event Safety & Security

Attendees’ safety is paramount before luxury accommodations, experiences, meals and all other services are provided. Although these other events able Happens without security and if the safety of attendees is in question then it’s doubtful it would have happened will. Here are a few stories from last year covering the many security checkpoints attendees have to navigate from the airport to their hotel rooms.

Flight safety under close scrutiny

Aviation safety has become more of a concern as more travelers are flying post-pandemic and several air accidents have occurred. To find out, we spoke with Sheldon H. Jacobson, professor of computer science and aviation safety analysis researcher at the University of Illinois, about the risks associated with traveling at 30,000 feet.

Millions of hotel key card locks have been found to have a security flaw. What does this mean for planners?

At a private event in Las Vegas, a team of researchers discovered a hacking technology called Unsaflok that allowed hackers to open multiple models of Saflok RFID-based key cards, allowing meeting planners and their Attendees face potential risks. Although the hack was discovered in 2022, researchers did not reveal the news until this year.

Alan Kleinfeld, senior director of meetings and security at Arrive Management Group, shares some advice on what meeting professionals can do, both for this specific scenario and for event security in general.

Risk Management: Incidents are risky business

In all emergency planning, it is important to remember that not all risks are the same. Heather Mason, CEO of Caspian Agency, recommends weighting risk, which is a process of understanding the concept of event frequency and impact. The risk-weighting process can have a positive impact on your planning budget.

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What do you do before a crisis occurs? Do you have a plan?

Mark Catuogno, Global Event Director at MC Event Consulting, who also holds a master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management and Homeland Security from American Military University, shares what he has learned from planning and internal management on how to best handle events in uncertain times. Best practices for communicating event cancellation documentation and methods for contacting attendees.

What to expect when booking a top event speaker

Gathering people together in a 9,000-square-foot ballroom poses risks. Bringing in a top-notch speaker to attend said event ups the stakes a bit. There are some safety-related issues and concerns to keep in mind when booking a premium name for your event.