Unit 11: Coordinating Speakers & Food & Beverage

Learning Objectives:

Skill 14 | Engage Speakers and Presenters

• SUB SKILL 14.1 – Determine meeting or event requirements for speakers and performers using the event design to align with meeting or event goals and objectives 
• SUB SKILL 14.2 – Define strategies and criteria for speaker and performer selection referencing the goals or objectives to fulfill the program requirements 
• SUB SKILL 14.3 – Choose speakers or performers using selection criteria to achieve meeting or event objectives 
• SUB SKILL 14.4 – Secure speaker and performer contracts and communicate expectations aligned to event design to achieve meeting or event objectives 

Skill 15 | Coordinate Food and Beverage Services

• SUB SKILL 15.1 – Identify needs and establish guidelines for food and beverage services to meet meeting budget and objectives 
• SUB SKILL 15.2 – Select food and beverage service provider(s) and menu(s) following event design and within budget
• SUB SKILL 15.3 – Use relevant rules and regulations to manage alcohol service to comply with legal, organizational, and event policies