Breakout Session
A smaller agenda session running alongside or after plenary content, often used for workshops or tracks.
Glossary 10 terms
MICE terminology, explained plainly.
Plain language for acronyms, industry shorthand and operational terms that appear in MICE briefings, contracts and event plans.
B
C
Contingency Plan
A backup operating plan for weather, travel disruption, medical issues, supplier failure, or security events.
D
DMC
Destination management company: a local partner supporting destination logistics, access, activities, and supplier delivery.
F
FAM Trip
A familiarisation trip for decision-makers, partners, agents, or buyers to experience a destination or product.
H
Hosted Buyer Program
A structured trade-show program that brings qualified buyers into scheduled meetings with exhibitors or sponsors.
M
MICE
Meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions: the corporate gathering ecosystem built around business outcomes.
P
PAX
Industry shorthand for passengers, guests, delegates, or attendees.
R
Rooming List
The master hotel allocation list covering guest names, room types, arrival dates, sharing logic, and special requests.
Run of Show
The minute-by-minute production document that governs stage, content, speaker, AV, lighting, and cue flow.
S
Show Calling
Live direction of a production sequence, including cues for stage, lights, audio, video, speakers, and transitions.