ITA Group

APRIL 12, 2022

Defining Hybrid Events With Attendee Experience in Mind. Defining “hybrid” could be its own category in event design “Jeopardy!”. Excited about the possibilities of hosting hybrid event programs , but daunted by managing the dynamic components? And slick event platforms can be budget-busters.

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Eventbrite

AUGUST 2, 2021

Don’t let attendees talk about the weather. Come to the rescue with these corporate icebreakers and networking activities that will build connections among attendees.

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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.

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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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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 17, 2019

“Great experience design is rooted in empathy,” according to Tim Simpson , brand & engagement strategist at Maritz Global Events (MGE). Event Design Comes Down to 4 Attendee Types. Understanding and delivering on what that mix is at the persona or even individual level will add great value to your event design.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Attendee accommodations: Select a venue that’s accessible and accommodating to your attendees. Aside from the basics, what do attendees expect from this event? If they expect a big networking space and the venue doesn’t have an appropriate space for that, it could be a deal-breaker.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Yoga classes, meditation workshops, and relaxation zones promote attendee health and productivity. Interactive Experiences Attendees increasingly expect engaging and interactive experiences. Personalization Tailoring event experiences to individual preferences enhances engagement and satisfaction. Need Help with Your Next Event?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What that means for events: The role of the event designer will be to reimagine networking and create an environment where people feel open enough to stretch their minds and fully participate. Asking the audience why they are coming to an event may be a step in the right direction.

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

The Event Brew squad is tackling a complex topic today; a topic most event planners have contemplated in the last two years. It’s time to talk about audience engagement on event platforms! ” Nick agrees: event technology companies are your partner and their product is a tool. It’s too much.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. Today, we are acknowledging this event trend by giving you a list of the best event venues in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

Through this guide, you will gain a deeper understanding of the latest trends and technologies that are changing the corporate events landscape, and how you can leverage them to create unforgettable experiences for your attendees.

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Trends Virtual Events Sustainability Planner 130

Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Is it to generate leads, foster networking, educate participants, launch a product, or something else? Strategic Execution Engagement Tactics: Encourage attendee engagement through networking activities, Q&A sessions, workshops, and interactive exhibits. Not sure what staff to have onsite? Learn about the types of staffing.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

In addition, new scenarios are creeping up that impact the event experience and require our consideration, such as enhanced needs of attendees, presenters, and exhibitors, and security concerns with private networks; and Wi-Fi expectations.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals. But what exactly is event creative ? We break down the basics to show you how event creative unlocks those magic moments that attendees can’t stop talking about.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It is a crucial aspect of event management, as it not only helps to create a lasting impression, but also builds credibility, enhances recognition, and creates a sense of anticipation among attendees. Event Website Design When it comes to event branding, one of the most critical components is the event website design.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. Event Design Collective. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Or is it much earlier, at event registration? Browsing is limited.

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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. We still rely on attendees to do the work of finding each other at receptions and hallway breaks. Think beyond “networking” and take a holistic approach. Even more, our audiences are changing.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Organizations around the world, including Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, hoteliers, and various destinations, mark GMID with in-person gatherings for networking and learning. First is artificial intelligence’s increasing application in pre-event, on-site, and post-event meeting elements.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Not only will this give attendees more networking opportunities, but it’s also a great way to build a community around your event and brand. Every event planner wants community, but you need to match the right types of people together to form that community — and that’s no small feat. It’s a win for everyone.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Audience retention.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with one of our 2022 Meeting Professionals of the Year , event psychology advisor Victoria Matey , to learn more about the role that behavioral health plays in the lives of busy meeting professionals and their attendees. At an event, it’s not about how many people you network with,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She is co-chair of Events Industry Council’s Meeting and Event Design Group Covid-19 Business Recovery Task Force and now consults leading companies on their return to events approach. Have a call-of-command if something goes wrong like attendees go missing or someone dies, she advised.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

There are different ways in which you can achieve your event goals and objectives, not to mention each event has a distinct set of attendees and stakeholders. Use your event goals to establish your KPIs (key performance indicators), which are quantifiable and can provide useful data insights. Nothing more, nothing less!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. These are not just big video conferences, but actual events,” he said. Or will a lack of choice force event designers to compromise to fit into the box? One of the needs begging for a solution is virtual networking. Is Bigger Better?

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2022

Megan Finnell, CMP, director, meetings & conferences, MGMA, and Tim Simpson, brand & engagement chief strategist for Maritz Global Events’ Design Studio, speak to EduCon attendees Monday during their session. But after spending $120,000 on a party, the event’s networking scores went down again, she said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It is a non-profit that organizes practitioner-based events and workshops and brings together companies to explore enterprise improvement methods, exchange best practices and network. She leads successful events with the help of the AttendeeHub app. For these reasons, event design only grows more imaginative and experiential.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates.

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? Community is one way to go about promoting events without social media, but it’s not just any community that will do.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

“ From our A Voice for All program on Smart Monday, to Google Experience Institute’s NEU Project , we’re all invited to understand that events, and event designs, have excluded too many people for too long. Best Practices in Mental Wellness and Mindfulness Put into Motion Through Design.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations!

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The MICE Blog

JULY 27, 2022

One of the presentations that highly inspired me to think differently about event design took place in 2019 at the MICE Forum at ITB Berlin (Organised by VDVO ). The conference programme was designed to highlight the importance of the individual who is the centre of every live event. Inspiration is the main currency here.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

What event designers are learning is that exposing participants to micro-stimulants can ease the process of reaching their ultimate satisfaction during the event by winning their attention over and over again. Following are the secrets for achieving a well-balanced experience for your attendees by maintaining their well-being!

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Think about ways to create interactive activities, scavenger hunts, and other engaging activities that will draw attendees in and keep them engaged throughout the conference. Head to table six for how these industry attendees do it in their company. Interactive audiovisual is also a fabulous way to offer communication to attendees.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

After a full day of flying, I arrived just in time for the welcome reception for the event, so I was tired and a bit overwhelmed as the elevator doors opened on the 36th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and a whoosh of noise hit me from the dozens of unfamiliar faces mingling right in front of me. Did they eat beef?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Strong proposals will include actionable takeaways for attendees, deep understanding of the meeting industry, and the promise of an engaging or inspiring delivery.

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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. What lessons did you learn from your 2021 hybrid event that you’ve carried with you into planning events since?

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