Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Suppliers and planners from around the country are meeting one-on-one as part of a jam-packed agenda at the event, which began Sunday at The Jung Hotel. MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/mATAj5WVOS.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

The competition among event platforms is stiff these days, so event planners must understand what makes a certain platform stand out from the rest. Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018. How do the floor plans work and how does an event planner get started?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. More: 3 Things Every Planner Should Know About Security. One day, a venue may be hosting a well-known speaker who attracts a large crowd. In fact, the number of mass shootings in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Armstrong was Meeting Professionals International’s 2018 Chair of the International Board of Directors and serves on Event Industry Council’s Business Recovery Task Force. Encore’s quarterly Planner Pulse survey shows that the number of in-person events has increased exponentially in the last year and is now at 60% of all events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Association for Women in Events (AWE)’s leadership team for 2019 is making membership more accessible for all event professionals in a move to include more planners of all genders and ages in a proactive community focused on equality. Premium membership adds coaching, access to a new job board and inclusion in the speaker directory.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

If you are unfamiliar, Connect Marketplace is all about meeting with the best minds in the industry, they have the most interesting speakers from many industries and it’s a great time to well, connect! Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: 2018 Event Industry Trends – #EventIcons Episode 92.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

This can include innovative use of technology, surprise elements, exceptional speakers, or unique venue setups. The strategies outlined below are designed to transform how event planners approach, analyze, and learn from failures, laying the groundwork for future success.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year. In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry. From 2007 to 2018, transient room growth increased from 123 million to 173 million rooms, a 50 million room increase. Transient Room Stays Rising Fastest. percent in the United States. percent in the United States. “We

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2018

Webinar live date: August 14, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: August 14, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Listen as Myllisa Patterson shares how understanding your planner personality can translate into memorable experiences for your attendees. What data you need to power personalization.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2018

Today the iconic Hugh Forrest of SXSW joins us to discuss everything an event planner would want to know about the event. What to consider when you are accommodating international attendees, planning for security situations, favorite moments from the 2018 event and so much more! How they work with sponsors and brand activations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Following are some tips from a veteran planner on writing the perfect event recap. A post shared by Smart Meetings (@smartmeetings) on Nov 23, 2018 at 12:16pm PST. In fact, the best time to publish this report is within 48 hours of the event ending. After two weeks, the information gets a stale. Take Notes. Tag Appropriately.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. As a meeting planner, if you plan a beach cleanup CSR activity, don’t serve plastic water bottles at the luncheon. Shawna Suckow. The Chatbot Movement.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

companies based on revenue growth, is led by a healthcare management company, but a close second is a group-transportation platform that meeting and event planners may want to know about if they don’t already: CharterUp. The Austin, Texas-based company, launched in 2018, allows users to procure buses, track payments, and manage riders.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Planners can also “scent an event” by creating a custom candle to put in swag bags or as a welcome amenity. The largest event space seats 125 guests, and the grandstand seats 75 people stadium-style for a keynote speaker or presentation. Planners can rent areas of Huntington Park to bring groups to games. Get Sporty.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Event planners have one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, if you are curious you can read more about that here. This is not your grandma’s planner! The simple system consists of an undated daily planner, weekly and monthly planners. Treat yourself and your favorite event planners to this one!

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 19, 2023

Webinar Key Takeaways Examples of prevention strategies from a food waste study that recently concluded in the US West Coast; How planners and venues can work together to address food waste; Uncovering top food waste challenges and experiences with event planners in different regions. Check out Lynell’s LinkedIn.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. I know we are!

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2021

In the category of Young Professional Achievement, MPI recognized a planner just three years out of university who has already organized several events around the world and is now wading hip-deep into the virtual side of meetings, all while trying to get his own event-consulting firm off the ground.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Business and event planners around the globe are raving about this year’s C2 Montreal conference. There were over 6,000 participants that attended the C2 Montreal event this year and although the 2018 event was at the end of May, the groundbreaking is already planning for the 2019 conference with the theme of tomorrow.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Endless Events

JUNE 26, 2018

The speaker line up is buzzworthy and has included in the past huge names such as Michelle Obama and John Cena. They will explain how they bring in the right speakers, how they evaluate and improve their content, setting expectations and so much more. It's really important for event planners to focus on simplicity and reliability.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

At the end of three days of learning and exchanging business cards at Sheraton Birmingham Hotel for Events Industry Council ’s CMP Conclave 2018 , there wasn’t a dry event-professional eye in the house. Opening night keynote Jessica “Jess” Pettitt challenged planners to look inside themselves rather than focusing on others.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Webinar live date: November 27, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: November 17, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Some of the big issues of 2018—the #metoo movement, terrorism and weather disasters, and new data protection standards—have brought new legal considerations for meeting professionals.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

Like for example, you look at the IMEX episode from 2018 and we were so proud of ourselves. The speakers tend to come in off the travel, right? “If we can get a list of, for example, emails of all the speakers. That’s right – their one tip for event planners. Which is like insanity.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! Many businesses and event planners have already begun brainstorming how to implement ways they can make their events environmentally friendly. Start Planning.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working!

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

That is, unless, you’re an event planner…. While event planners may not be putting out literal fires, they are certainly dealing with their fair share of potential “disasters.”. Here’s three primary stressors and suggested shifts to help raise the consciousness of event coordinators and see that ranking fall in 2018.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2019

Whether it’s the speaker, the audience, or the AV company, these little glitches affect everyone. Amp up your speakers, because this week is all about the journey of Crowd Mics for events! They officially announced it a month ago, but the transaction actually took place in 2018. ” So, I’m a speaker.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

My feelings on wellness in the events industry come purely from passion and from seeing the real benefits it can bring to hard-working meeting planners and attendees. What wellness features are planned for 2018 IMEX America? .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Speaker Power. Tyler Stewart, vice president of convention sales at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas , advises planners to do what they do best—start making lists.Download the IMEX App to navigate the entire week and have a well-thought-out plan on educational offerings and meetings. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017. Checklist Please.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

And they mean that your speakers also have a fantastic time. And I think sometimes that we as planners need to also tell people when it’s appropriate and to help guide the content. And what drives me nuts is that you can tell sometimes that planner spent a lot of time thinking about the theme. “High-contrast.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

You also need to establish a working partnership with your speakers and influencers, allowing better presentations and a great way connect to them with your audience. As an event planner, you’re exposed to different types of tech every day. Understanding Engagement for 2018. Are You Tech-Stressed?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

Or the sound of footsteps as a speaker heads toward the stage could be shared with those who are joining online. The World Congress for Psychotherapy was on the right track when it offered “Freudian Walks” during its 2018 meeting.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 10, 2018

Webinar live date: June 21, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 21, 2018, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Planning and executing international meetings presents a multitude of variables and challenges that meeting planners do not encounter on the domestic front. Sponsored by: .

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Lessons from Coachella 2018: Lighting up the Desert. And while the guests and speakers will always have their way of getting people to listen, what can you as the event planner do to help? Influencers in your event not only give better exposure among the influencer’s fan base but also magnify your message.

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