plan and budget
• for the conference

work
• with the Planning Committee to develop the
 program content

market and promote
• the conference

register
• participants for the conference

solicit
• and manage exhibits for the conference
• proposals from potential cities and hotels for future
 conferences; make appropriate recommendations

develop
• an Action Plan for the conference
• corporate sponsors for the educational program
 and special events

manage
• the abstract review process and speaker selection
• on-site logistics

advise
• Committee and Board on site selection and
 hotel contract

provide
• speakers and participants with information on
 travel and accommodations

organize
• pre- and post-conference workshops

oversee
• food and beverage selection, A/V requests,
 and the auditing of invoices

negotiate
• competitive contracts for entertainment, A/V,
 off-site venues, audio taping, tours, and
 miscellaneous contracts as needed

summarize
• participant evaluations and report on
 conference revenue and expenses

initiate planning
• for subsequent conferences