Production and Logistics in Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions is the most up-to-date text on executing successful meetings, expositions, events, and conventions (MEEC) and provides step-by-step, in-depth coverage of the production and logistical factors that event managers must oversee. Chapters incorporate the Meeting and Business Events Competency Standards (MBECS) and follow a hands-on approach that guides readers through the process of managing a wide variety of gatherings. This practical focus makes the text an excellent resource for college courses, employee training, and professional reference. Developed as a collaborative work, the text features contributions from some of the best and most notable practitioners and educators in the field.