ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Meeting and convention planner

Okay, kiddo! Imagine you are planning a big birthday party with lots of guests. You want everyone to have a good time and enjoy the party, right? Well, imagine doing that but on a MUCH bigger scale!

People who plan meetings and conventions do just that. They plan for really big parties, but they're not just parties, they're big meetings where lots of people come together to learn new things, talk about important stuff, or share their ideas.

These meeting and convention planners pick the place where the meeting will happen, like a big hotel or conference center. They also decide what rooms to use and when, so that everyone has a place to sit and listen to the speakers.

Next, they find the people who will talk at the meeting - these are called speakers. Sometimes they even choose the kinds of refreshments and food that will be served during the meeting break times.

Meeting and convention planners also make sure that everyone who will come to the meeting knows how to get there, and that there are enough seats and tables for everyone. They also check that the sound system works and help the speakers get their presentations ready.

Basically, meeting and convention planners are like the birthday party planners, but for really important grown-up meetings!