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A Dickens of a Breakthrough

Convene by PCMA

It was a literary milestone, but what caught my attention was how the mystery was solved with the kinds of digital tools — Zoom and the online registration platform Eventbrite — that have been in daily use by many in the meetings industry over the last two years. A portrait of Charles Dickens by photographer Jeremiah Gurney, circa 1867-68.

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16 Podcasts Every Event Professional Should Listen To

ITA Group

Besides helping me stay up-to-date on thought leadership, event technology and industry best practices, the stories featured in every podcast episode give my brain a boost. Beyond the Meeting Room. Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Pick one or two that interest you and enjoy the listen!

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Stay Connected: A Complete Guide to Conference Event Apps

Endless Events

adults (77%) say they own a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011, making the smartphone one of the most quickly adopted consumer technologies in recent history. ” 97% of millennials own a smartphone leverage this to your benefit by creating a conference event app. Tech Companies – To Create Your Own Event App.

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Here Are The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022!

Endless Events

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. A list of best event platforms to use in 2022 ! The result?

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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game.

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Best Cvent Competitors and Alternatives in 2024

Eventtia

Enterprise-level Features and Services For large-scale and complex events, assess the enterprise-level capabilities designed to meet these demands. Cvent’s platform enables organizations to create and manage events of all sizes, ranging from small meetings to large conferences and trade shows. Is Cvent a CRM?