Conferences that Work

JUNE 18, 2018

CoffeeGate One sunny morning in 2105, two hundred of us arrived for the opening breakfast at a Canadian conference to discover There Was No Coffee. Experienced meeting planners know that every meeting has its share of unexpected surprises. Minimizing surprises like CoffeeGate is default behavior for meeting planners.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2024

He also will develop new marketplace opportunities for IAEE’s annual meeting and strengthen industry relationships in partnership with IAEE’s sales, marketing, and membership teams, as well as develop attendee acquisition strategies. Jennifer Ramsey has joined Talley as a meeting planner.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Moyer has been with the Gila River team since 2012, having joined as a sales associate. Before this, he worked with Arizona Grand Resort, where he worked in various managerial roles, including director of front operations, conference services manager and front desk manager. Cahal Mowery, Eric Kincaid and Robert Leff. McClinton Heil.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 29, 2024

At a 2012 Ted Talk, Charlie Todd and Improv Everywhere planted a fake speaker whose PowerPoint presentation seemingly failed, with the multicolored “spinning ball of death” on screen instead of slides. When I work with meetings and events, I like to design things that are participatory as well. I think people don’t see that coming.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 10, 2018

.” —Sarah Kendzior, The View From Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America The meeting industry is no exception. Consequently, planners restrict the entire focus of creative event design to novel visual and sensory elements. The meeting industry has redefined novelty as creativity. The notes at the.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 27, 2022

A family member had a coffee cart at the Microsoft Conference Center and … he said, “Well, you should talk to this meeting planning agency because they do events for Microsoft.” So, I took all of the profits from my meeting planning company and I dumped it into building software to solve my own problem. I was so lucky.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Imagine this scenario: you walk into the opening reception of a large conference, and quickly realize you don’t know a soul. Quickly downing your drink, you head back to your hotel room with the hopes tomorrow will lead to a more connected conference experience. . This is not how your first-time guests should feel. About De-de.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When most of us think of the competition, we only consider other conferences. Having a good grasp on this information will help you structure a more robust conference. If the hotel and conference center you’ve been going to for the last ten years has a significant price increase, take time to understand why. About De-de.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

She recently spoke with Convene about uplifting marginalized communities as it relates to sustainability and making conferences both greener and more people-focused. Today, Lewis serves as co-chair on the Health Equity Advisory for the International WELL Building Institute, and board chair of clean energy nonprofit Groundswell Inc.

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Maritz Global Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Whether meeting participants are registering for a conference months ahead of time or are walk-in attendees onsite at the event, Experient offers seamless and secure bookings and payment options, said Brian Scott, Chief Information Officer at Experient. Fines, penalties and legal costs. About De-de. Related Links. .

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! BOND Events Canton, MA BOND Events hosts meetings forums for the world’s leading Principal Architects, Interior Designers and Specifiers.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting. Scarcity creates an opportunity to close the deal sooner. About De-de.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Already on the world map thanks to events such as The Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai EXPO, these key gateway cities in China are very much on event planners radars. 2) How does Marriott engage with meeting planners, and what tools does it offer them? China, for example, as a developing market has huge potential.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 7, 2014

These include approximately 250 representatives of CNBC, who will be travelling from India for the company’s network meeting in Bangkok this month, and 1,200 members of the Travel Agent Federation in India (TAFI), who will be coming to Bangkok for their annual conference in September. compared to 2012.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In an increasingly digital world, event marketing gives consumers and brands a unique opportunity to meet in person, create real relationships, form personal connections, and get hands-on experience with new services, products, and brand advocates. Email open rates on mobile grew 68% in 2016 compared to 21% in 2012 ( Campaign Monitor ).

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. The Conference variation allows for concurrent tracks, reception area, and exhibitor booths.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The POPWORKS format focuses on active learning through direct experience of a multitude of participatory meeting techniques. I’ve been convening, designing, and facilitating conferences for over 35 years, concentrating on participant-driven and participation-rich event facilitation and design since 1992. I am so ashamed!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

When you don’t want to be a planner anymore, there are plenty of opportunities. And then when the pandemic hit, [and the events industry made] the shift to virtual, I was fortunate to have been doing virtual and hybrid events since 2012. How virtual and hybrid events have changed since she first started planning them in 2012.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For event planners, the museum offers major advantages for hosting events. On other days, the three meeting rooms are available throughout the day. The venue has all in house what event planners need, and with exclusive access to this museum it’s a one-of-a-kind experience. Natural lighting during the day.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

” And so yeah there was a lot discussion going on and we’ve seen a lot of discussion going on in the planner community about how this is going to affect. Brandt Krueger: And it actually goes all the way back to October 2012, I didn’t remember it was that long ago. Oh my, God, did you see? Oh my, God, did you see?”

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A certain percentage of your conference participants don’t return. Here’s a simple annual meeting churn formula: (Attendance at last year’s conference – Attendance at this year’s event)/Attendance at last year’s conference = Churn Rate. The 550 attendees at this year’s conference don’t specify the number of new attendees.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

These features are delivered in a simple and intuitive interface, making it a favorite among many event planners. What is Brella: an overview Brella is an event management platform designed to help event planners and organizations plan, execute, and organize events of virtually any type and size.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

These features are delivered in a simple and intuitive interface, making it a favorite among many event planners. What is Brella: an overview Brella is an event management platform designed to help event planners and organizations plan, execute, and organize events of virtually any type and size.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. Cadence is a boutique agency of artists, engineers, planners, and producers with a passion for creating energized events. San Diego, CA.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

Most recently, Hendricks was director of sales, marketing and revenue management, having initially joined the company in a similar role in 2012. Austin joined Fairmont Dallas as director of catering and conference services. The post Smart Moves in Frisco, San Jose and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Leonie Patrick.

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