Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

One major aspect is the engagement among attendees. Where event profs hope to give event attendees a vibrant, appealing and informative session, it may come off more as an information dump for some. Make Your Attendees Feel Like Co-creators. Make Your Attendees Feel Like Co-creators.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Whether physical or cyber, events without ample security not only makes events less safe, they also make the possibility of creating personal and professional connections much less likely, as attendees spend more time worrying about their physical safety or their sensitive information being breached.

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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. We had over 1/3 of our attendees register in the last month leading up to the show.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Ultimately, finding out what the attendees want is the bottom line for meeting organizers.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Maritz Global Events released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements. For its Industry Trends Report, October 2023 edition, Maritz Global Events crunched numbers from the U.S.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 1, 2023

The post ABTA launches its events programme for 2023/24 with four new conferences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ABTA has unveiled its events programme for 2023/24, which includes four new one-day conferences on top of its popular flagship conferences, plus a suite of core training events.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They’re determining event goals, mapping out a killer event strategy, building the event website, sending out event marketing emails, deciding on what type of event planning software to use, and making sure to hit event goals — and that’s just the beginning. Events have never been more critical.

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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. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The biggest events conference in the world is a marathon in itself with participants reporting that they recorded 10,000, 20,000 or more steps walking the floor and hoofing it to after-parties. But a growing attendee segment at IMEX America in Las Vegas was looking for a more intentionally healthy experience. The Long Game. Plan Ahead.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 15, 2023

The post The 1st REGIONAL GREAT AUDIT MINDS (GAM) CONFERENCE 2023 in Abu Dhabi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Moreover, the GAM Conference has long been the cornerstone of innovation in the audit profession, and the 2023 edition aims to take it even further.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The community give-back portion of the event also included an activation that led to attendees assembling 500 water filters through the W|W Filter Build Experience. Squeglia , CMP, independent contractor with RLC Events, will serve as immediate past chair. The 2023 FICP Annual Conference will be staged Nov. Jennifer C.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Hear what attendees said about the 2023 Smart Woman Summit. While the event is held in a much bigger ballroom now (This year Smart Woman Summit and Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala will be held at Caesars Palace Las Vegas ) to accommodate the growing movement, the emphasis is still on interaction and connections.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

With less than 500 days to go, the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition is thrilled to announce the commencement of advance ticket sales for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, has started from Thursday, November 30 th , 2023. Expo 2025 Osaka offers different ticket options to suit everyone.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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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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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Developing an Event Strategy Learn how you can create and execute an effective global event strategy. This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. What is Event Planning?

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 25, 2023

The post AHC has signed an MOU with SEC to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. SEC organises three of these summit & exhibition events every year: one in America, one in Europe and one in Asia.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. These include live session summaries, intelligent attendee matching, customized event pathways, and AI-powered insight generation for delegates, Dawson said.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 12, 2023

Olympic track-and-field medalist Allyson Felix related her advocacy of contract protections for pregnant athletes to equal employment opportunities for all women during Convening Leaders 2023. Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

Attendees at PCMA EduCon 2023 this month in Montréal can look forward to trying out the PCMA Wellbeing Challenge firsthand, and this fall, the PCMA Foundation will reprise its Chapter Challenge with Heka Health. Pictured here is the PCMA Foundation Chapter Challenge 2022 prize ceremony held during Convening Leaders 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Maritz is a leader in the events industry’s sustainability efforts. As signatories of the Net Zero Carbon for Events initiative, they are committed to Net Zero by 2050. On June 30, 2023, they also committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a corporate roadmap to help guide them to their Net Zero by 2050 goal.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Discover blockchain events and conferences happening throughout the world in 2023. Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events, and more happening worldwide every year. Submit your event by here. January 2023. February 2023. March 2023. April 2023.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

. • A certificate program called Event Wellfare Champion is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024 in conjunction with The Neu Project and EventWell. Van Deventer called it a “new MPI signature event,” and said it will be hosted by MPI for the first time in fall 2024. . •

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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

JUNE 15, 2023

Unique culinary demonstration underscores global catering & retail services provider’s commitment to innovation. dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced an exciting addition to their presence at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE).

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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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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. Sessions cover generative A.I.,

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast, released by travel management company CWT and the Global Business Travel Association, meeting costs per attendee will be a whopping 25% higher than it was in 2019, followed by additional growth of 7% in 2023. Then they were done for you.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Two Dudes Photography) More than 500 corporate event marketers and their industry partners came together for CEMA Summit 2023, powered by PCMA, Aug. He shared the example of a medical event marketer that used a “bogus” metric: How many coffee cups were used by attendees who visited the company’s coffee bar at their convention booth.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We’re not attempting to be a global event, and it is about understanding our requirements are. What does the future hold for MCB in 2023? Some of the significant events on our schedule this year were planned before the onset of Covid. We connect, everyone gets to reconnect and experience the city.”

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Conferences: Both IRL and virtual conferences powered by virtual event software are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C and B2B events.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 7, 2023

With in-person events regaining dominance, the global event sponsorship market size is projected to reach $127.1 from 2023 to 2027! Plus, with a constant uncertainty looming over the economy, the competition for event sponsorship is stiff these days. billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.5%

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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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The MICE Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

The Global Event Team at Siemens Healthineers is led by Eszter Mattiassich-Aszody, who brings a wealth of experience as Head of Global Events and is committed to elevating the team’s offerings to new heights. Varian Day One event won the Best Interdisciplinary Team award at the ICE Awards in Munich.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

Would you believe that 60% of leadership believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals? We’ve compiled a list of marketing and event statistics to inspire your event strategy or as fodder for your next event marketing presentation to get buy-in from key stakeholders.

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