Affordable Solutions When Everything Is #%#*! Expensive

Join us for a frank conversation about navigating budgeting and negotiations as costs continue to rise.

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This webinar takes place on November 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Register now.

Costs have been climbing higher for nearly every essential meetings expense, from food to transportation and A/V, and finding ways to do more with less is paramount. So how do meeting planners continue delivering exceptional events without blowing the budget? Our experts will explore creative, budget-friendly strategies that will help you maximize impact, negotiate smarter and uncover cost-saving opportunities that don't compromise attendee satisfaction.

What you'll learn:

  • Proven strategies for managing rising event costs
  • Smart negotiation tactics that can stretch your event dollars further
  • Ways to enhance the attendee experience without increasing spend
  • Tips for getting more value from suppliers, partners and sponsors


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Earns 1 CMP Credit
(1 hour)

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MODERATOR

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Sarah J.F. Braley

Managing Editor, Northstar Meetings Group

Sally oversees content on Northstar’s meetings-related websites, as well as the print edition of Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, along with covering key beats. Sally joined M&C in 1994 as a senior editor, after spending eight years at New Jersey Monthly magazine. She holds a master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a B.A. in Journalism (with minors in French, Greek and psychology) from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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