Venue sourcing with industry-best rates
Access preferred hotel pricing through ConferenceDirect’s $1B+ in annual spend buying power. We’ll source ideal venues based on your goals, budget, event space and room block needs—at no cost to you.
RFP Management - Get Hotels Competing for your business
Let us handle the full RFP process, from building your requirements to managing bid collection and negotiation. Save time while securing the strongest offers from top venues—at no cost to you.
Contract negotiation
We negotiate on your behalf to lock in the best possible terms—including room rates, attrition clauses, cancellation policies, and F&B minimums. Protect your budget and reduce risk. Only sign when you are fully satisfied.—at no cost to you.
AV & production sourcing
Get access to pre-vetted AV and production partners at preferred rates. From stage builds to tech setup, we help you achieve big-stage impact without blowing your budget. —at no cost to you.
Budget tracking & reconciliation
Maintain full visibility on spend from planning through execution. We provide real-time budget tracking and post-event reconciliation, so you always know where you stand. —at no cost to you.
Meeting & conference management
From logistics and timelines to onsite staffing and coordination, our team handles the entire event lifecycle—so your team can stay focused on content, connection, and performance.
Housing & Registration
Deliver a smooth guest experience with professional registration and housing management. We’ll streamline communications, check-ins, and room block fulfillment using ConferenceDirect’s proprietary platform.
Hybrid Event Execution
Whether fully remote or hybrid, we make sure your SKO reaches every participant with clarity and professionalism. From tech coordination to platform support, we handle the complexity.
Sustainability & ESG Reporting
Meet your company’s sustainability goals with responsible sourcing, waste reduction strategies, and post-event ESG reporting tailored to your corporate values.
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Team McLoughlin and CDSalesKickoffs bring 24+ years of ConferenceDirect expertise, specializing in high-impact Sales Kickoff events. Every day, we help companies deliver the most strategic and inspiring SKOs — while maximizing ROI and protecting budgets. Let’s talk!
CDSalesKickoffs completely changed the way we plan SKOs. What used to take a team of five now takes one call. Their ability to source top-tier venues, negotiate smart contracts, and manage logistics made the entire process seamless—and saved us over 20% compared to last year’s event.
Anna Ingersoll
VP of Revenue Enablement, SaaS Enterprise
We were blown away by how professional and efficient the CDSalesKickoffs team was. Every detail was covered, from AV to F&B contracts, and they kept everything aligned with our budget. Our execs were impressed. Our team was relieved. We’ll never go back to managing this internally.
Jason T. Diaz
Head of Sales Operations, Global FinTech Company
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