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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Event Case Study: MPI Southern California WeCon 2024

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They fostered a unique connection between all attendees regardless of whether they were planners or supplier.” In smaller groups, attendees often feel a heightened sense of comfort and engagement, which can lead to more open and honest dialogue. The activities were all part of that and more. This was really well received, Minzey adds.

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How Color Can Be Your Next Secret Weapon to Earn Audience Engagement

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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.

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

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As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events. Finally, implementing circularity can also benefit attendees. On the Horizon for 2024 and Beyond Businesses, take note!

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

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View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Cathy Diem believes so.

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WEC 2024 in Louisville Lifted Spirits with a Tactical Chaser

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World Education Congress (WEC) 2024, Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual gathering, is always notable for its range of educational programming. Mirroring trends seen in the turnover in the industry since Covid, approximately 50 percent of the audience was attending for the first time.

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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. What motivates them, what drives them?”

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