Conference Planning Services
UWSP Continuing Education offers a comprehensive conference planning service.
Programs are designed to meet the continuing education needs and personal enrichment
interests of professionals in several different fields.
The services provided by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Continuing Education office are
designed to ensure a successful professional development activity for your group. Our team can
completely orchestrate your large conference or small workshop from initial planning to final
wrap-up, or we can provide partial services based on your needs. We do this by working with
you on these key points that will determine the success of your activity.
1. Needs AssessmentOur office can identify and survey potential audiences to determine specific needs |
6. Mailing and CorrespondenceWe create mail files for distribution of the event brochure. We maintain correspondence with registrants, speakers/instructors, and sponsors |
2. PlanningWe work with you to establish general content and program design, create an agenda and processes for workshops, correspond with potential instructors, and develop evaluative processes. |
7. Administrative supportWe worry about details that can make or break an event. Speaker logistics, supplies, and Continuing Education Unit processing are handled through our office. |
3. FacilitiesWe identify sites and dates, and arrange meeting space, meals, lodging, and AV |
8. RegistrationOur state-of-the-art software processes registrations. We offer a customer service line and credit card service, including on-line credit card registration. Our courteous staff handles on site registration for both participants and presenters. |
4. MarketingWe market your activity to your audience. We will work with a talented graphic artist to develop print promotional materials. We will design a conference specific web site housed on the UWSP Continuing Education web site. We can also work with local media. |
9. Conference ManagementWe handle speaker arrangements, arrange food services and AV, and provide comprehensive follow-up services. |
5. PrintingWe manage the printing of conference related materials including the brochure, program book, handouts, and binders. |
10. Fiscal ManagementWorking with the client, we develop a budget and conference fees, process all bills, pay speakers, and prepare final financial summaries of expenses and income. |
For more information please read our conference planning brochure or contact our
conferences planning team. Also, be sure to check out our Registration Services