Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Smart Meetings wrote a bit about how meeting planners can ensure their health and wellness is in top-tier shape, so they can pass on the good vibes to their attendees. And at the beginning of 2022, Covid was still at the top of many people’s minds, and meeting planners took on a new role they hadn’t anticipated: policing Covid safety.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 for our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into the future with bright eyes and positive grins and think, what the heck is going on? Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Here are some things to consider. Don’t lose sight of this.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

followed by a presentation on group travel recovery in the first half of 2022 by Heath Dillard, director of insights for Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, and a live global broadcast at NASCAR Hall of Fame to finish off the day. million convention attendees were hosted in Vegas since the return of trade shows in June 2021.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

This was the start of the cross-company collaboration that would bring nSight 2022 to fruition. Earlier in 2022, TSEC assisted in the late stages of planning nCino’s private leadership conference in Bloomington, North Carolina. Initially projected to be half the size, nSight 2022 drew in 1,400 registered attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

webinar, “2022 Incentive Trends Explained.” There are loads of creative ways you can do things like that for your attendees that will bring them that authenticity.”. The post 2022 Incentive Trends Explained appeared first on Smart Meetings. Incentive travel is changing, but how? Watch the webinar for the full scoop.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There is no magic elixir to absolutely protect attendees from fast-spreading novel coronaviruses. Top of the list of things seen frequently that don’t actually keep attendees safer: temperature reading guns. “A Wearing N95 masks can protect attendees, Bronstein says, but only if they are worn continuously. Robert Bronstein.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. Today we’re exploring four ways meetings and conventions are evolving in 2022 and beyond, and what to expect for the future.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

While the strictly in-person Oscars 2021 felt too exclusive, the Oscars 2022 served us some truly out-of-place drama. Oscars 2022: Stage Design & Production Value. First, the Brew Crew talks about the overall look of the Oscars 2022. The Slap At Oscars 2022: How Could It Happen? No one has access up on that stage.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. The biggest asset are attendees themselves.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

2022 welcomed the launch of New Intent, an organization focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy with destinations and event planners. How to Leverage Destination Accessibility Efforts to Welcome All Attendees. The post Best of 2022: Diversity appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

As meeting planners, you have the opportunity to not only educate and entertain, but to create a moment of experience that becomes part of attendees’ very selves. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 17, 2022. The post Smart Meetings Armed Attendees with Revolutionary Strategies to Pursue Happiness appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

When most attendees make travel plans, they consider things like hotel amenities, nearby restaurants and fun attractions. Attendees can also explore the Indianapolis Museum of Art that lives in the same building. Read More: 2022 Cheapest Airfare in the United States . What’s Next?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Smart Meetings has collected a list of advocacy stories from 2022 and we are all excited to see even more in the new year. Smart Meetings sat down for a chat with Megan Henshall, a 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary Award Winner, to discuss neurodiversity in the events industry and what professionals can do to accommodate the issue.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. After all, aren’t we supposed to give attendees what they want? ” Planning Events In 2022: Event Planners Lack Resources.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. Here are some of the biggest events to come in 2022. 2022 Annual Convention. A seeming ages away, Smart Meetings has another three-day event for the month of November 2022 in the works. Flashpoint: Sparking Haute Ideas. for this July.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. IMEX22 pic.twitter.com/L1HkdcudyB.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Each year, MeetingPlay and Aventri powered a combined total of more than 50,000 events for more than 10,000 companies and 7 million attendees. Capabilities include: Event Marketing Website and Registration to create a seamless attendee journey from beginning to end. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. Read highlights from Day 1 and 2 of IMEX America 2022.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Cvent CONNECT. HFTP Club Summit.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 1, 2024

The vulnerability was revealed at a hackers convention in late 2022, but as Wired magazine recently reported, Dormakaba has only fixed 36 percent of the locks to date. A flaw with Dormakaba’s Saflok electronic lock—which are installed on several million doors in more than 13,000 locations (mostly hotels)—makes them relatively easy to hack.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

Despite buzz about a tilt toward small gatherings , about one-third of associations expect at least 1,000 attendees at their events in the coming year, according to a survey by South American MICE Alliance. In 2022, a large portion—43 percent—of associations’ members plan to participate in international events.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 25, 2022

Online on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 — 12:00 – 1:00 pm PDT • 1:00 – 2:00 pm MDT • 2:00 – 3:00 pm CDT • 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT • 8:00 – 9:00 pm BST • 9:00 – 10:00 pm CEST. Today’s attendees are no longer satisfied sitting and listening to people talking at them. Where & When. What We Will Talk About.

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Skift Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

Events are back, but the attendees are slow to return. When 2022 kicked off, it felt like the golden year had finally arrived for the event industry. The post Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees? The post Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees? What’s behind the low numbers?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. The post How Walmart and Sam’s Club ‘Connected Together’ at 2022 Associates Week appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

Here are event design ideas inspired by my visit to Art Basel 2022. As an attendee, you could direct your phone towards the glass sculpture, watch your mobile screen and via augmented reality, see how pollutants reach our food. All the stands had a QR code which attendees could scan to receive more information about the exhibit.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story Connecting onsite and virtual attendees for maximum engagement. Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story C Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment. The post Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study appeared first on Stova.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 17, 2022

When groups meet in Cambridge, attendees can tap into that stimulating spirit with excursions and activities that showcase the best of this historic city. Attendees can also explore the many restaurants that define Cambridge as a favorite for foodies. Cambridge offers plenty of hotel options for groups of all sizes.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2021

Speak directly to safety concerns and travel hurdles facing international attendees, and provide them with helpful resources they can use to plan a successful trip, mdg suggests. As vaccination rates climb and many countries ease travel restrictions, now is the ideal time to get serious about reengaging global attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Promenade was the hub of Convening Leaders 2022 at Caesars Forum, offering networking spots, sponsor activations, and the Work Lounge sponsored by Visit Indy. We brainstormed what a hub should deliver from an attendee point of view. Engaging activities include opportunities for the attendee to create, do, or get something.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2022

To help planners approach their 2022 planning, four longtime event-coordination professionals bounced ideas off each other during a one-hour MeetingsNet webinar titled “Lessons from the Experts for 2022.” Having separate emcees as well as separate avenues for attendee interaction for each audience is also necessary.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Between January and September 2022, the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by almost 724%. Most events coming in the second half of 2022 on Bizzabo’s platform will be in person. “In-person We want to elevate the experience for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and organizers.”. N amed to Inc.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro gives his opening remarks at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. 22, mdg hosted a virtual Executive Roundtable to explore the behind-the-scenes marketing and production for CES 2022, held in person Jan 7-10 — during the height of the Omicron outbreak — at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? But when the pandemic showed no signs of stopping in 2021, organizers knew attendees were battling Zoom fatigue. What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? Less Is More.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Attendees listen to a session during PCMA EduCon 2022 in early June. Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discussed the challenges of attracting attendees to their events. Since January 2022, we’ve seen steady increases in attendance with a recent 10,000-person citywide breaking an attendance record in early March.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 23, 2022

San Francisco was the scene of Meeting Professionals Internationals’ 2022 World Education Congress, held from June 21 to 23. This year’s attendance topped 2,000 attendees, with approximately 1,700 in person and 300 virtual. WEC had a little more than 2,500 in-person attendees at the 2019 edition in Toronto.

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