Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Chardia Christophe-Garcia.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In fact, from recent Encore customer research, we’ve learned that an overwhelming 97% of event professionals are excited about technology that creates “wow” moments and more than 80% believe delivering those wow moments facilitates greater attendee engagement and event ROI. Viva Magenta has been the Color of 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. To realize their vision, they partnered with Design Studio by Maritz.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn how to leverage technology to bypass the hurdles and thrive in 2023 and beyond. #1. With soaring airfares and flight cancellations, attendees need persuasive reasons to leave home and meet in person. What’s more, virtual presents a price-friendly alternative for events where education is the goal.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

An event isn’t just a one-time thing that begins when the spotlight shines and ends when attendees return home. Considering that 80% of event professionals measure event success through attendee engagement and satisfaction, crafting an event that guarantees engagement and an unforgettable experience is paramount.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. That’s a best practice of great leaders, and as it turns out, also a smart strategy for effective event design.

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Creative Group Inc

JANUARY 25, 2023

However, as we begin 2023, we’ve repeatedly noticed one trend affecting the rest : Connection is key. Time is the most valuable currency now, and more factors than usual are evaluated when choosing to attend a live event. E vent professionals need to maximize the value of the event to attendees, partners and clients.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

How do you evolve your event marketing to reach your attendees and fill empty seats? The first step is to stop marketing your event alone. Join PCMA’s 2023 Digital Event Strategist certification course expert, Rachel Stephan, for this fast-paced session. Everything and everyone is now digital.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

The New York-based meeting-management platform now makes it simpler for attendees to book rooms and for organizers to track pickup. This mobile-friendly system means attendees only need to enter their information once on in the registration site; after that, it flows through to the housing system.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 28, 2023

Deep colors and rich textures give this CORT Events-designed meeting space a feel that both inspires attendees and helps your meeting stand out from the competition. It’s a time for renewal, and deep, rich 70s-influenced colors and textures are leading the way in effective event design.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. Forward Looking.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the events industry, creating exciting virtual spaces for online events became a necessity as the pandemic wore on as no one could meet face to face. Event design firm Kenes Group worked with the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to create a virtual world for the group’s 2021 conference.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2024

Two-thirds of people globally say they want brands to help them feel intense emotions,” according to VML Intelligence’s “The Age of Re-enchantment” 2023 report. “At More events — designed to create “unique experiences that cultivate resilience and build joy” — are planned for Charleston as well as Austin. Jennifer N.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Money also is essential to getting an event off the ground and is the bones of an event planner’s budget. Read More: 9 Inventive, Fun Cocktails to Enliven Your Gathering Finding Savings Despite all of the challenges of negotiating prices in 2023, there are still creative ways to maintain value and reduce the bottom line.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

But it’s misleading because it does not address attendee privacy concerns. Because, as I explained in my original post, combining Zenus facial analysis data with other attendee identification technology allows event owners to associate Zenus data with individual attendees. Badge scanning tech is common at meetings.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Instead, he challenges the time-honoured processes by which conferences and other business events have been designed for hundreds of years. A key component of a conference is networking, whereby attendees make informal contacts during breaks or social time, outside of the formal structure of the event. Citation Dowson, R.,

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Darren Mendola, vice president of global conferences and events at the Alzheimer’s Association, accepts his Event Designer of the Year honor at the 2022 PCMA Visionary Awards. He recently spoke with Convene about his takeaways from this experience, and how he sees hybrid evolving in 2023. EPNAC Photography and Video).

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 19, 2024

It also has over 12 dining outlets and lots of parking for attendees. Fast Facts: 1,501 stylish guest rooms and suites 524,000 square feet of event space Meetings and Events Information Why we like it: Customer Service The Rosen Shingle Creek has outstanding customer service. Overwhelmed with site selection and negotiation?

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Bryant, PhD, in a message to members about the theme of APA 2023, the association’s annual meeting. “As APA 2023’s theme is ‘You belong here.’” With belonging, attendees feel comfortable and connected as a result of being accepted and supported. With that in mind, I have made enhancing the sense of belonging at APA a priority.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Local musicians Ole Kibsgaard and Kaya Bruel lead participants in singing Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” to open PCMA’s Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. We’re tapping the talent of PCMA’s staff so they can share the design thinking and process behind the innovative experiences they create for PCMA events.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 1, 2023

And according to Accor’s recent global business travel survey of corporate clients , 57 percent of respondents expect travel budget to increase in 2024 compared to 2023. GME attendees had a chance to experience the space, which is designed to host everything from fashion shows to trade shows, during their customer appointments.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The multi-day, hybrid conference will take place from 7 – 9 November 2023 at the Hilton London Metropole, offering both in-person and virtual experiences. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural in-person event in Germany, Cvent will also host Cvent CONNECT in Deutschland on 8 November 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

For additional insights into critical DE&I topics and initiatives, Cvent CONNECT Europe attendees are encouraged to also join the You CAN Sit With Us session on Wednesday 5 October. This year’s hybrid event will take place from 4 – 6 October and will offer both in-person and virtual experience. Conference details.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I still believe that these events, when well-designed and facilitated, offer the best attendee experience for the majority of conferences that are held today. 2—Poor unconference design Half a century ago, as a lowly graduate student, I attended tons of traditional academic conferences. Here are my six reasons.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In fact, she says she felt validated after readi ng a MeetingsNet article titled 6 Top Trends Shaping the Meetings Scene in 2023 (inflation, decentralized workforce, attendee well-being, DEI, technology, and sustainability) because the planned IMEX education tracks were so closely aligned.

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Cort

APRIL 19, 2022

Whether this is with new clothing, interior and exterior decor, or in your event design there are a variety of ways to make every season special in its own way. . As an event planner, you’re in a unique position to provide attendees with an experience that’s not limited to the season we’re in.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The 2024 PCMA EMEA Engagement Survey results could serve as Exhibit A for the HBR article — collaboration is a goal that pops up repeatedly in the responses of 223 business events industry professionals. Conducted between December 2023 and January 2024, the survey asked business events professionals to identify their biggest challenges.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In this webinar, Honeycomb Strategies will share how events that truly consider environmental and social impacts can enhance brand, streamline event flow, and create a more meaningful experience for attendees and maybe even get to net zero carbon!

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The paper appears in the October 2023 issue of the venerable Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Interactions journal. Participants found the smaller size of the event and unstructured socializing to be conducive to meaningful connections. Size and location The authors say that the size and location of the event are crucial.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 3, 2023

I’ve used it myself at hundreds of events, and many facilitators and meeting designers have also adopted it as an effective way for attendees to get to learn about each other and uncover what they would like to discuss while they are together. Those who offer it are usually first-time attendees.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

Because digital options provide attendees with a contingency plan in case of unforeseen circumstances that may prevent travel. However, online events can present challenges. Without careful planning, registrants may not attend, attendees may leave early, and exhibitors may not attract high-quality leads. Identify your audience.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Event Intelligence: The Ultimate Guide to Event Analytics and Reporting Event Intelligence is our term for insights gained through data analysis. Event Intelligence is the cornerstone of every event as it gives organizers a deeper understanding of attendees' thoughts, behaviors, and intent.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

BizBash: The Place for Event Innovation BizBash by David Adler is one of our favorite outlets for inspiration. With its focus on creativity and innovation, Bizbash covers a spectrum of topics, including event design, technology, venues, catering, and trade shows. Read Now 5. Read Now 18.

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