H. Duane Taylor
The founder of Taylor-Wilks Group
 

Conference Planning


The Taylor Wilks Group (TWG) team of dedicated and experienced conference planners understands that great meetings, no matter the size, do not just happen-they require precise planning and meticulous attention to detail. The TWG conference planners become strategic partners with our clients, using our knowledge, skill and industry contacts to ensure we maximize our client’s time and resources while delivering a superior conference experience.


TWG can provide a wide range of value added conference management services covering a full spectrum of sizes and complexities; to government agencies, private corporations and associations. Our achievements span an equally broad array of supporting tasks such as project database development and management; online Web-based event registration design and maintenance; technology-enhanced systems; travel preparation and reimbursement, and media communications. We routinely coordinate conferences that require out-of State site research and selection, and often assist with program development and identification of subject matter experts. We also make use of distance learning technology, videoconferencing and Web-casting to help our clients conduct meetings in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.


Our core competencies and services include:

  • Events management and tracking systems
  • Budget preparation and tracking
  • Technical program coordination
  • Agenda preparation
  • Guest speaker recruitment
  • Online conference registration
  • Site selection and negotiation
  • Logistics development
  • Pre-event publicity
  • Travel and lodging coordination
  • Speaker recruitment
  • Exhibits management
  • Menu selection/coordination
  • Special events planning
  • Vendor selection/management
  • Audiovisual support
  • Name badges, table tents, etc
  • Registration packets
  • Flexible onsite coordination
  • Invoice audit/reconciliation
  • Post event analysis

The TWG we pride ourselves on our flexibility and responsiveness in meeting specialized requirements-often with little lead time.


We are skilled and easily accommodate to the many variations in event and conference formats, from large trade shows and formal conferences spanning several days to small discussion sessions.


Our objective is simple; to ensure that every conference or event is flawlessly planned and seamlessly implemented, providing our client and the participants a comfortable, productive and enjoyable meeting environment.

To schedule an event or to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) please contact Valerie Febres at
Valerie@taylor-wilksgroup.com or 410-209-2412.