Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events. In the context of trade shows, this means designing the event in a way that minimizes waste and promotes sustainability.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 27, 2022

Specifically, the things that caught attendees’ attention and excited them two or three years ago simply might not be the same now. That’s one of the goals of RE-AK Technologies, a firm presently participating in the Event Lab at Montreal Convention Centre, which fosters new approaches to event design.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2023

Designing an event with empathy can start by greeting attendees when they check into their hotel rooms with a small gift or handwritten note. So often in planning events, it’s the organizer really functioning from a position of how do we get butts in seats? I’ve got to attract an audience.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. For these reasons, event design only grows more imaginative and experiential.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Content Creation: Develop a compelling agenda with relevant topics, engaging speakers, interactive sessions, and opportunities for audience participation. Strategic Execution Engagement Tactics: Encourage attendee engagement through networking activities, Q&A sessions, workshops, and interactive exhibits. to its expenses.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Bringing diversity and inclusion into your workplace, or events is a journey; a thoughtful, meaningful, inclusive process is essential,” Dasher said. “It In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event?

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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! Contingency Plans in Action at The World Culture Festival On Sept.

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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

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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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Is it when your attendee walks through the doors of your venue or logs on to your virtual event platform? Or is it much earlier, at event registration? And they want to know that ASAP – when attendees register.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Even before most of the 12,000 attendees from this year’s IMEX America in Las Vegas unpacked their suitcases, the IMEX Group was already planning for 2023 at the renovated Mandalay Bay Convention Center where upgrades to restaurants and connected hotels will join the recently refreshed 2.1 million sq. A Focused Approach. “We Tahira Endean.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. 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. The deadline for is June 16.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 20, 2019

It also matters where each attendee fits on the digital spectrum (from native to early adopter to late adopter) and how comfortable he or she is with engaging in group learning. This session will explore a variety of formats so that planners can affect every attendee at their events. Speaker: Tahira Endean, CMP, CED, DES.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 27, 2019

Chances are good that your event is not the only one of its kind. That means your potential attendees may have to pick your event or another, which also means someone wins and someone loses. How does a person choose which event they will attend if they can only pick one? No Swindling Your Attendees. It was great!

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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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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If your organization is working to create more inclusive and accessible events, don’t duplicate efforts: A comprehensive resource just released by Google covers everything from registration and restrooms to service animals and swag. The inclusive-event design website is a new addition to Google’s All In toolkit for marketing inclusion.

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BCD Meetings & Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

There’s a wealth of data at your fingertips when delivering events - from the attendee information you gather at registration to post-event analysis. These data points can help to guide every element of event design - from how a teaser campaign is performing to which speaker resonated best with your audience.

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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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The MICE Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

Secrets to Engaging and Retaining Members, a recent event by Hubilo, shared best practices with its industry associations attendees to help them increase member engagement and retention. Attendees heard from speakers from two major associations, the PCMA and National Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Association.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. The World Education Congress went through the event design canvas process, where all stakeholders needs were considered and the event was completely redesigned to be in line with what their needs were. Live Mindful Lee.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Tahira Endean, head of events for Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, recounts how she made connections at a recent conference where she knew nobody, and nobody knew her. I frequently attend events solo, as a participant or as a speaker. I defaulted to standard attendee behavior: weaving my way to the bar.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. 17 common event planning mistakes and how to fix them 1. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design.

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Social Tables

MARCH 17, 2021

Guests can easily turn to one another, make conversation with people in the rows in front of or behind them, and still keep their attention on the speaker or presentation when needed. Leave at least 6 inches of space on either side of each attendees’ shoulders. You can also assign seating to VIPs, guest speakers, and attendees. .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The VR programming gave participants the ability to virtually explore the interior and exterior of Ford’s vehicles and watch the on-demand virtual Ford stage for speakers and presentations. VR was a key in the hand of Ford’s event planners. The result was a company able to deliver unique, fulfilling experiences.

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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. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. I’m in the middle of planning an event for about 80 people. We also have a duty of care for all vendors and staff working the event,” she said. You’ve been here before. Katie Bohrer. “I’m

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. Increasing attendee satisfaction increases the effectiveness of the event for all stakeholders: attendees, sponsors, and event owners. I’d argue that hiring me is the most effective and cost-effective way to improve any event.

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Endless Events

MAY 7, 2020

Because as the events industry makes its shift to virtual, this issue increases. So it’s no wonder attendees are starting to experience this phenomenon of webinar fatigue. ” “The only problem is that the people that have that kind of content that have been speakers for a long time”, he adds.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2023

I think that you can pass that cost onto your attendees now and that they will crave a higher quality experience and then will pay for it how they want to. Production and marketing have better opportunities for me to make more revenue.” “I like to think of it as empowering attendees to make their own decisions,” adds Xander.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Event stage design is the process of adding production elements to a presentation space. The goal is to make the stage look the best that it can while also improving the overall attendee experience. You may design matching spaces across all of your stages or create an entirely new setup for each space — the choice is yours.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.” There’s even a designated time for guided reflection each afternoon for those who want to think about what they’ve learned,” says Endean. The Event Design Collective and Encore are other noted educational partners.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

One way to plan an event with empathy is to consider meeting in a vibrant destination where attendees could bring their families and stay for a vacation after the event. As fantastic as many speakers are — Heather included — that’s not enough. It was frustrating for the speaker.

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