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. It is super-charging mobile event apps too, improving attendee registration, data capture, venue booking, and overall event management.

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Trends Social Media Events Media 130

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Event planners used to draft the attendee list contact by contact. Advances in data analytics have allowed event planners to track and measure each component of their events — and use that data to iterate and optimize their event strategies continuously. Think again!

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 21, 2024

Class of 2024 member Alison Melvin, Conference & Convention Account Executive at The Classic Center, talks about the rising prices of goods and services within the events industry, and offers planners ideas to help curb those costs. What made you choose the events industry as a career? 7-10 in San Diego, California.

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Registration Hospitality Conference Networking 98

ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Events Attendee Destination Management Audience 216

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While the full 2024 report will be released on March 26th, Jennifer Best, vice president of marketing at AAE, shared some early data from this year’s survey results with attendees at the Catersource + The Special Event conference in February to highlight corporate event trends and how they’re likely to impact speaker bookings this year.

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Speakers Trends Booking Events 111

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

The more than 4,200 people who attended PCMA’s 2024 Convening Leaders in San Diego this week and another 700 who registered to stream the education sessions were encouraged to “Think Bigger.” We want to reenergize the senior event strategist and attract next-generation planners,” Hoops explained.

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Trade Show Regulations Automation Platform 246

Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

The Latest Trends for Events in 2024 Gamification Gamification is undoubtedly going to be one of the most significant trends in corporate events in 2024. Micro-Networking One of the latest trends that is predicted to gain even more traction in 2024 is micro-networking. Let’s dive in!

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It has become increasingly clear that — as several speakers at Convening Leaders 2024 in January in San Diego pointed out — we likely won’t lose our jobs to AI but to workers proficient in using AI. For this to happen though, event planners need to first get comfortable with the idea of AI as their co-pilot and then keep experimenting.

Organization 111

Organization Registration Events Publishing 111

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

But even though we recognize how networking has taken priority, we largely have not changed our approach as planners. However, with the surplus of quality content online, the intrinsic value of in-person has shifted to connecting with like-minded peers.

Trends 119

Trends Sustainability Regulations Benefits 119

Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

The airline says it will fully complete the entire four-concourse terminal by the end of 2024, on track to be two years earlier than originally planned. Bottom Line for Meeting Planners: Canada has been slow and extremely cautious in opening to travel after Covid. Delta’s new SkyClub at LGA’s Terminal C. million sq.

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Airlines Government Registration Transportation 246

Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

You’ll also get five proven best practices to help attendees build meaningful connections in 2024 and beyond. Networking for 2024 Evolution of Networking In the past, networking and education were the twin engines powering successful business events. Start by creating an online community exclusively for conference registrants.

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Networking Attendee Event Apps Social Media 52

Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024 promises to be a game-changer for meetings and events planners in the region, with its MICE market poised to grow from USD412.18 billion in 2023 to USD783.63 billion by 2032.

Meeting 89

Meeting Incentives Tourism Tourism 89

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Internal meetings are expected to continue to significantly drive growth within the meetings and events industry in 2024. The 2024 Forecast surveyed more than 500 meetings and events professionals from around the world, with additional commentary from more than a dozen industry leaders.

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Meeting Trade Show Automation Sustainability 72

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? JPdL Montreal, Quebec Over the last 40 years, JPdL has developed into one of the world’s leading meeting and event planners. They excel in both online and onsite registration. According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

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Management Events Advertising Consulting 98

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Community building is a key part of any event planner’s toolbox. Fuse, a new peer network for event professionals, aims to help planners build on that skill. Fuse Spring Intensive On May 1, 2024, Fuse will launch its first event — the Fuse Spring Intensive , at the National Union Building in Washington, D.C.

Events 52

Events Prospect Registration Networking 52

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Alaska: Baggage fees went up $5 for 2024 and are now $35 for the first bag and $45 for the second bag. While most meeting planners don’t include attendees’ baggage fees in their budget, an incentive program might. Fees if you check bags more than 24 hours in advance remain the same, $35 and $50 respectively. Could it add up?

Airlines 52

Airlines Incentives Registration Transportation 52

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 8, 2024

The event planner role continues to be listed among the most-stressful jobs, as high as top three in the most stressful jobs in the world for 2023 on one list. The hardest roles are the coordinator-like positions, like registration managers, and entry-level roles.

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Trends Publishing Registration Consulting 52

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Regularly rated one of the most popular sessions at Cvent CONNECT Europe, this immersive tour takes attendees on the in-person event tech customer journey – from onsite registration and check-in to session tracking and post-event analytics – this experience will show how Cvent technology streamlines and enhances the end-to-end event experience.

Automation 52

Automation Hospitality Event Technology Registration 52

Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Top hospitality conferences for sales, branding, and marketing Whether you’re in event planning, hotel sales, or venue operations, the top hospitality conferences of 2024 have something to offer every business in the industry. In 2024, the Independent Lodging Conference (ILC) (A.K.A. have been announced. have been announced.

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Hospitality Conference Technology Technology 78

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 4, 2023

At Convening Leaders 2024, John Gainer — who served as an FBI special agent for more than 25 years and is currently vice president of security solutions provider TorchStone Global — will present the session, “Navigating the Unthinkable: A Holistic Approach to Mitigating Risk and Responding to Event Threats.” Let’s go with it.”

Social Media 59

Social Media Communications Communications Training 59

inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Event planners can make the most of its private beach for exclusive dinners under the stars, offering attendees a true taste of Omani coastal charm or elevate the experience by arranging a traditional Omani music performance. The serene Chedi Pool Cabana makes for an enchanting venue for evening cocktail receptions.

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Incentives Retreat Venue Culture 52

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We will see event tech providers forming new commercial and technical partnerships that don’t compete with core offerings to offer planners, organizers, and corporations the building blocks to curate their own tech stack to work for their individual event needs. Maybe in 2024? We always have to be ready to pivot! Tika Woolley.

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Trends Events Technology Technology 111

Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

In 2024, the need for comprehensive and feature-packed event management solutions is rising. Cvent offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to streamline the entire event life cycle, from initial planning and registration to attendee engagement and post-event analysis.

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Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Brightspot aligned with the Incentive Research Foundation think tank this year and sponsored The IRF 2024 Trends Report [add link when published]. 2024 is an excellent year to explore new formats beyond traditional conferences, such as unconferences, workshops, and experiential events.

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Incentives Travel Travel Meeting 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As we enter 2024, there’s a growing need for strong event management tools with many features. Enterprise-level Features and Services For enterprise-level clients, Bizzabo provides advanced features like gated events and registrations with Single Sign-On (SSO), custom-branded apps, dedicated IP addresses, and video-on-demand.

Registration 62

Registration B2B Retail Platform 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we enter 2024, the demand for robust, feature-packed event management solutions is increasing. Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in the event management software industry, catering to a diverse range of clients, including corporate event planners, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As we enter 2024, the demand for robust, feature-packed event management solutions is increasing. Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in the event management software industry, catering to a diverse range of clients, including corporate event planners, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

As we step into 2024, the demand for robust and feature-rich event management solutions continues to grow. Eventbrite Created in San Francisco in 2006, Eventbrite focuses on developing specialized solutions for online registration and ticketing solutions. In 2018, Eventbrite went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As we approach 2024, the demand for robust and feature-rich event management solutions continues to grow. Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2.

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Registration Retail B2B Platform 62

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

Because of the pandemic, much of the collaborative design work for the expansion of the BMO Centre in Calgary, Canada, scheduled to open in 2024, has taken place over Zoom. Online registration. Gathering Around the Fire in Calgary. Unique and recognizable design elements in spaces that host hybrid events. Improvement to touchpoints.

Events 111

Events Remote Venue Trends 111

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As we enter 2024, the demand for robust, feature-packed event management solutions is increasing. Eventbrite Established in San Francisco in 2006, Eventbrite has focused on crafting specialized online registration and ticketing solutions. Notably, in 2018, Eventbrite went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform Healthcare 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As we enter 2024, the demand for robust, feature-packed event management solutions is increasing. Eventbrite Established in San Francisco in 2006, Eventbrite has focused on crafting specialized online registration and ticketing solutions. Notably, in 2018, Eventbrite went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform Healthcare 48

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

As we step into 2024, the demand for robust and feature-rich event management solutions continues to grow. Eventbrite Created in San Francisco in 2006, Eventbrite focuses on developing specialized solutions for online registration and ticketing solutions. In 2018, Eventbrite went public on the New York Stock Exchange.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As we enter 2024, the demand for robust, feature-packed event management solutions is increasing. Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in event management software, serving a diverse clientele—corporate event planners, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform Healthcare 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As we enter 2024, the demand for robust, feature-packed event management solutions is increasing. Industry Niche and Scope Stova operates in event management software, serving a diverse clientele—corporate event planners, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform Healthcare 48

Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Where Does Event Tech Consolidation Leave Virtual Experience Planners? From the vantage point of 2024, we can all see that the early 2020 predictions were the result of a Covid-hazy crystal ball. Prompts for emails or registration can happen directly in the virtual event marketing and production platform.

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Platform Production Audience Communications 130

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To triumph in 2024, you must embrace strategic resource allocation — a concept that goes beyond the numbers and delves into the art of putting your event budget where it truly matters. Trends Impacting Event Budgeting in 2024 As event planners gear up for 2024, several notable trends are reshaping the landscape of event budgeting.

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