Events, whether a party, a class, or promotional, have always played a part in connecting people and communities. As technology advances so do the manner in which people plan and host events.
The Evolution of Event Management
The earliest events and gatherings promoted peace, relationship and friendship between gathering, tribes and clans. The first known event planner was Cleopatra. She hosted fancy over the top meetings in pursuit of lovers. Cleopatra entered one meeting by drifting down the Nile River on a boat filled with candles and perfume in order to impress Mark Anthony. Cleopatra’s events would not have been possible without her servants and free labor. Communication was very limited. Messages were hand delivered and it could take weeks if not months to deliver them.
Elaborate events and parties continued with the Medieval French Royalty. Rich aristocratic women were in charge of event management.
The Industrial Revolution created the need for meetings and events to grow and expand beyond parties for the rich and royal. Industrialization provided a stronger economy and increased manufacturing and businesses. It became necessary for people to set up meetings and events in order to collaborating and grow. People made more money, which meant that they could spend on hosting events. The expansion of transportation provided options to increase the number of events and meetings.
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