Conference Planning Services
KU Continuing Education supports KU faculty and associated organizations by managing a wide range of conference, symposium, and workshop activities. We offer a spectrum of high-quality services to help you plan and carry out a successful conference. Whether you are considering a large conference with a national scope or seminars for an executive group, we will help you develop exactly what is needed in the time frame you need it, saving you time—and often saving you money. Call the number below to set up a planning appointment, or to learn about all of the options available to you.
The following are some of the services our professional staff can provide.
- Online registration services
- Financial management and accounting
- Budget preparation and planning
- Marketing services and needs assessment
- Mailing list identification and management
- Mailing services
- Publication services including layout, design, printing of brochures, programs, call for papers, and proceedings
- Development and printing of instructional materials, signage, and other materials
- Public communication and news media management, including news releases
- Logistics management including contracting for hotels and transportation
- Consultation and coordination with sponsors and committees
- On-site management
- Audio/video management
- Credit for and documentation of attendance of noncredit events
- Program assistance in development of agendas, timelines, and planning committee preparation
- Speaker identification, contracting, and coordination
- Poster session management
- Special program management including committee meetings, preconference workshops, and tours
- Distance electronic delivery of live conference activity
- Documentation of instruction and materials through use of DVDs, CDs, and other formats
- Evaluation and assessment of events and activities
Contact: Jim Peters, Director of Professional Programs and Communications, 785-864-9142, jpeters1@ku.edu
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