Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

5 Observation decks coast-to-coast offer sky-high meeting possibilities A well-designed networking event brings people together, elevates the conversation and leaves everyone with a perspective they didn’t have before. Read More: 10 Event Networking Ideas that Work. Read More: Why Meetings Matter in The Big Easy.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2020

We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

As event planners learn how to transition into the hybrid model , they must acknowledge it comes with its own set of challenges. And one of the most complex pertains to networking for hybrid events. One of the biggest pitfalls of hybrid events is neglecting the virtual audience. So keep reading for the full scope!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2024

On this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings is joined by Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events, and Alexis Dick, an event planner at HARDI. The post Meeting of the Minds: Discover Professional Growth Secrets appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. That leaves companies hesitant to plan too far ahead or even fully staff their event teams.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Events are not simply about delivering valuable content and giving people some time to speak to each other. No – the magic of events lies in the overall experience your audience has. Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. What’s The Value Of Events?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2019

So, as you already know, the Event Tech Podcast is here to bring you the latest news in event tech. And, of course, the most interesting and groundbreaking tools that you can have available at your event. This is why we’re giving you the breakdown of one of the most appealing event software out there – Mixtroz!

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Stova

MAY 16, 2024

Measuring networking in a virtual event is easy. Measuring networking is less straightforward at an in-person event – but it doesn’t have to be. Unlike virtual events where every interaction is easily trackable, the intangible nature of face-to-face networking poses a unique challenge when it comes to measuring success.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Networking events are always a useful way to get people to come together and form professional and personal bonds. As with any other event, though, there is a way you should approach the function. Otherwise, it’s just a social event with no direction. The Pros and Cons of Networking Events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart Meetings is looking for extraordinary women to honor in the ninth annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards. Our goal is to advance careers, create powerful networks and pave the way for the next generation of women in meetings. Submit Your Nominations Here The post Nominate Your Favorite Smart Woman in Meetings!

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. It’s a key part of ensuring your event is a success. But it shouldn’t. That’s saying a lot.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking is as old as time itself, but how networking event examples look today couldn’t be more different than just a few years ago. After what seemed like an eternity of planning virtual networking events , you’re probably ready to jump back into in-person networking events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022. Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2018

Event networking can be both a fun and confusing experience. While people love making new friends, it can be awkward at times, especially if there’s no specific venue and time to network. Today’s favorites are all about how to make event networking better. Facebook Finds a New Event Rival in Pinterest.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. The challenge is ensuring that the event is a genuine success for those in attendance. Will there be a good balance between party and genuine networking opportunities? Keep it Personal.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2023

Challenges with event budgets, timelines, and staffing—plus air-travel complications—were among the issues discussed at Global DMC Partners’ annual meeting. Lastly, DMCs see creative, unique ideas and exclusive access to memorable places as top drivers for planner clients as they build event agendas.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. At Meet with Momentum, planners learn about Marriott, about the industry and what is changing in the industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Social Tables

MARCH 9, 2023

Much like speed dating, speed networking is a great way to meet potential new business partners, clients, and even employers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what speed networking is and why it’s useful for everyone from freelancers to corporations to social justice activists. But first, what is speed networking?

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Social Tables

MARCH 9, 2023

Much like speed dating, speed networking is a great way to meet potential new business partners, clients, and even employers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what speed networking is and why it’s useful for everyone from freelancers to corporations to social justice activists. But first, what is speed networking?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. “We

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. She loved everything about the business. As a female publisher 22 years ago, she was utterly alone.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Where Certified Meeting Professionals gather, connection and innovation flourish From March 11-13, 2024, events industry professionals who hold the esteemed Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation gathered in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Thomas immersed meeting professionals in luxury When top incentive meeting professionals gather in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience, of course, they are going to start with an update about the latest trends in motivating performers, engage in some pirate-themed fun and tour five-star properties.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. Squeglia, CMP, Independent Contractor at RLC Events, to get the inside scoop. The question is what happens next?” “I

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. According to Daniel Markuson, digital privacy expert at NordVPN, travelers using public networks at airports, bus stations and railways are easy targets for hackers. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. Standard Event Questions. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. Press play and join them!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 2 with an emphasis on fresh Italian cooking and stately historical sights), Florence (No.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Don’t worry. You’re not alone.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Smart Meetings is proud to announce the eighth annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards. From visionaries and industry leaders, to entrepreneurs, stellar performers, innovators and rising stars, join us in recognizing the top women in the meetings industry who continue to open new doors for all with creativity, passion and drive.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

That was the message from author and Superbowl-winning executive Michael Lombardi at Smart Meetings Northeast Experience in Boston this week. Be in the room at a future Smart Meetings Experience. of its own flexible meeting space. Thank you @OmniHotels for a @SmartMeetings that kicked the networking into high gear.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 14, 2023

The post Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau partners with United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Laurent Fuchs, Executive Director of UNICEO, said: “Abu Dhabi is conducting an ambitious strategy to attract corporate events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you : The goal is to make post-event sales easier with streamlined lead generation, increasing the overall profitability of events.

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