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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

The year 2019 is almost upon us. How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? Let’s take a look at these trends and how you can ride their waves successfully. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Las Vegas, Nevada.

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What Event Attendees Want Now

Convene by PCMA

There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. When Holsinger previewed the report during the session, “First Look: Exclusive Data on Attendee Motivators,” at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 on Jan. Let’s stop talking about recovery,” Holsinger said.

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. If you, your staff, or attendees are experiencing depression, anxiety or other strong emotions, professional help is available and worthwhile. He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. Here are some things to consider.

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Meetings Recovery Continues Upward Trajectory, According to New Report

Smart Meetings

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Staffing.

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EventMobi Redefines the Role of Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

Run the World was founded in 2019 and was massively adopted early on. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. Read More: State of Virtual Meeting Tools Attendees gather in an event space and meet sponsors, speakers and network with their community.

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Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America

Smart Meetings

Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. One feature that was well-received in Frankfurt was the addition of an overflow area outside sessions where people can have one-on-one conversations with speakers.

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Tactics to Help Resolve Competing Priorities in Planning Your Event

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Rising costs — for food and beverage, AV and production, and speakers/entertainment — are challenging planners who want to meet attendee expectations at their events. First, the bad news: Full-year performance for 2023 participation and revenues is expected to be around 10 percent below 2019. Swap it out.

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