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Best of 2023: Event Safety

Smart Meetings

How can your attendees properly network and collaborate if no one feels safe? Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every aspect of their event. Before safety at the event, attendees need safety in the hotel room.

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Best of 2023: Career Tips

Smart Meetings

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. The post Best of 2023: Career Tips appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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What Event Attendees Want Now

Convene by PCMA

There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. When Holsinger previewed the report during the session, “First Look: Exclusive Data on Attendee Motivators,” at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 on Jan.

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Cvent Connect 2023: ‘Streamline’ Is the Keyword

Smart Meetings

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. Acceptance that attendees are being pulled in multiple directions is likely the solution.

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How To Hold A Successful Virtual Networking Event in 2023

InEvent

Unlock the secrets to holding a virtual networking event in 2023. Engage attendees, leverage top platforms, and foster meaningful business connections. That tinge of FOMO when you hear about a fantastic virtual networking event, wishing you had the know-how to pull something similar off. Well, you’re not alone.

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The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023

Smart Meetings

are taking place, via networking events and presentations from industry professionals. The day involved a sponsor showcase; educational presentation by Kyle Jordan, director of meetings for Informs; and a networking reception. The post The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Future of Networking: 5 Ways to Drive Stellar Connections among Attendees in 2024

Stova

Networking is the cornerstone of successful business events. Networking is how professionals gain the knowledge they need to take projects to the next level and accelerate growth. While planning a networking event is rewarding, the job also poses challenges. Networking is now the main driver of in-person event success.