Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that!

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6% of events were planning to go virtual, and in 2023, only 9% of event professionals expect that the majority of their events will be virtual, according to Bizzabo data.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The way we experience events has evolved significantly in recent years, driven in part by technological advancements and the need for safety in the face of global challenges. Contactless event experiences have emerged as a transformative trend, redefining the landscape of conferences, concerts, trade shows, and more.

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Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. With virtual and hybrid events becoming a standard part of industry operations, event planners and organizers are on the hunt for virtual event engagement ideas that will keep audiences invested.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 26, 2021

New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About. The latest technology trends can improve your events and help you better prove your return on investment (ROI). In the age of the digital transformation, new forms of event tech seem to be popping up nearly every day. How can event professionals keep up?

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Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Event Registration This guide will teach you how to create a successful event registration strategy and help you deliver the best registration experience for your attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. Registration is at the heart of meetings and events.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2024

Strategically incorporating technology into your events is not just about wowing participants—it’s about creating more meaningful connections and ensuring that every attendee walks away with an exceptional experience. The latest trend in event technology, VR has become a must-have for any cutting-edge event.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Combining in-person and remote speakers on panels, offering chat discussions along with live networking, and streaming the entire event are some of the expected changes. Although this hybrid design approach will increase technology costs, the increased revenue from additional participants should more than offset expenses. Crellin said.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. Events are unpredictable as it is; hybrid events are even more so.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Starting this list off, we’d like to share some current data as of July 2022 based on Bizzabo customers: 2X increase in hybrid and in-person events over the last three months vs. the 3 months prior. More than 25% of in-person and hybrid events are paid vs. only 10% of virtual events. Virtual Event Statistics.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

This blog will provide you with unique and impactful networking event trends that are taking the corporate world by storm. The Latest Trends for Events in 2024 Gamification Gamification is undoubtedly going to be one of the most significant trends in corporate events in 2024. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

For serial entrepreneur Lawrence Coburn , who is navigating the serendipitous networking company twine through the evolution of the virtual events space as co-founder and CEO, getting in early to a growing niche was essential. I think the pendulum will end where virtual events are a bigger part of the pie than before Covid.”.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. Here are some of the most essential ideas in the events industry. Remember: event technology solutions alone are not enough to turn your event into a boundary-pushing experience.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? Facial recognition self-check-in powers speedy, contactless onsite registration.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 13, 2024

The sheer abundance of choices can overwhelm even the most seasoned events teams. From registration and ticketing platforms to virtual event tools and lead retrieval solutions, there’s a seemingly endless number of offerings on the market, each promising to revolutionize how your team plans and orchestrates events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

The delivery of the content virtually is its own thing and not just a watered-down version of the in-person version.” AI Influence on Virtual Platforms Just as in the rest of the world, AI is transforming virtual event tools. RingCentral sees itself as an AI-first communication platform.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 2, 2024

Last week, the event technology space celebrated a significant milestone: Gartner® released its first-ever Magic Quadrant™ for event technology platforms — a moment that marks the growth of our market and the triumphant return of in-person events as a go-to marketing channel.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question. asked, what steps would you give to a new event planner to help protect against cybersecurity threats for virtual events? I’ll add a tip.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

Meeting and event planners are working quickly to transfer their in-person events online in light of COVID-19. But for many planners, there’s still one missing piece of the virtual events puzzle: Sponsorships. How do you generate event sponsorship revenue when the traditional methods are on-hold? Branded swag.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Chardia Christophe-Garcia.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

Since it’s such an amazing addition (or should we say foundation) to an event planner’s event strategy , event profs must learn how to build an event community. . Even though it’s only become a hot event trend recently, an event community is by no means a revolutionary idea.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s been nearly two years since event planners first witnessed mass event cancelations and scrambled to plan virtual events. Since then, we have seen the landscape of the events industry change dramatically. Keaton is going on his ninth year in the events industry. ” Combating Virtual Fatigue.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Events with a virtual component provide data layers that were rarely capitalized on in the past. For event organizers with multiple virtual event use cases , customer types, and KPIs per event, the more data you can access and synthesize, the better you can prove and improve strategies over time. (It

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

By doing so, you’ll help ensure that attendees are excited about the event’s content, which can lead to increased engagement. To better understand your audience, use event planning software that tracks attendee behavior trends and visitor activity on event websites. How satisfied were attendees with your event?

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

With the rise of robust event management platforms, retail companies can now create immersive experiences and host events , gather valuable data, and ensure positive brand-associated memories for attendees and customers. We can’t ignore the impact of event technology on a retail company’s events strategy.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 24, 2024

Figure out where to keep money and where to use it When it comes to budgeting for events, especially virtual events in Singapore , there’s usually not an unlimited budget to work with (and if there is, it’s a rare situation). This means you have to choose which parts of the event matter the most.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Dynamic Registration. In today’s age of hybrid events and virtual events , event organizers are offering all different kinds of event experiences. For example, some attendees might want to experience the event in person, while others might want to participate virtually. Audience Reactions.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

I’m on the vendor side, providing in-person audiovisual and virtual-event technology needs primarily to associations and am happy to share what my clients have been seeing as we come back to in-person events. Any other insight or guidance would be greatly appreciated to share with my senior management team.”.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. And will virtual events be the new normal?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

After rapidly pivoting to virtual events during the pandemic and refocusing on in-person engagements last year, event professionals today are doing more with less while nursing whiplash. Luckily, we live in an age where there’s an abundance of technological solutions for doing more every day. Got writer’s block?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In fact, 58% of virtual attendees were willing to speak with any attendee, but 78% of in-person attendees only wanted to network with other in-person attendees. Attendee intelligence is a critical component of driving engagement , and we recommend starting with attendee journey mapping so you can truly understand who is coming to your event.

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Social Tables

MARCH 23, 2023

During the event, board members participate in strategic discussions regarding company matters, including financial developments, changes in policy, company progress, and the current state of affairs. Add speed networking sessions to conference agendas to help drive registration and increase its perceived value.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

But no matter the technology you choose to increase engagement, the general rule is that it should enhance the attendee experience, and not be a distraction. To guarantee that outcome, it’s important to set the foundation for your event technology to thrive and for attendees’ engagement experiences to have a lasting impression.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This could be because nearly 58% of event marketers believed their event budgets would decrease in 2021. Couple that sentiment with persistent inflation, a looming recession, and an uptick in layoffs, and it appears this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. Not sure how to tackle virtual event sponsorships?

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