Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. Architecting Choice : Attendees now want to be co-creators of their journey.

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Insurance B2B Conference Retail 259

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) could have gone hybrid—bosses with a tight budget may even say should have —but the organization opted for intimate, up close and personal. They’ve estimated roughly 150 attendees, compared to its normal 250-275. Hybrid: A No Go. Requiring the Vax. Going Mobile. “We’ve

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Insurance Event Apps Attendee Conference 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Learn Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22.

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Conference Insurance Consulting Hospitality 147

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Understanding the Impact of Travel on Attendees. We can and should be doing more to support meeting professionals with disabilities, especially when our meeting spaces fail to be accessible to every present, or would-be present, attendee. Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? “As

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Travel Travel Insurance Airlines 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

She presented a special session at Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference titled, “Event Risk management: 2022 Risk Categories.”. Have a call-of-command if something goes wrong like attendees go missing or someone dies, she advised. Defining Risk. Don’t let fear get in your way.

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Rehearsal Social Media Insurance Incentives 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It’s kind of typical that finance and insurance industries are seeing very strong growth and moving forward quickly, Harris said, they tended to try to continue to operate throughout the pandemic due to the fact that they’re dealing with a disaggregated workforce. So, you have a need to continue to bring them together.”

Incentives 245

Incentives Trends Insurance Sustainability 245

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Leadership with Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) wanted to set an example. A Sonoran theme at The Barn at Desert Foothills sponsored by MC&A and Visit Phoenix brought attendees under the stars for more networking between roping metal calves and line dancing. Learn and Give Back. Keynote Sarah Robb O’Hagan.

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Insurance Sponsors Events Conference 130

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Depending on the budget, travel expenses for attendees may need to be taken into consideration. It should also be located near a metro station or public transportation so attendees are not forced to rely on a car. What type of atmosphere should be created for the attendees?

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Location Venue Insurance Regulations 130

Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Depending on the budget, travel expenses for attendees may need to be taken into consideration. This way, attendees are not forced to rely on a car and have the opportunity to conveniently travel by public transport. What type of atmosphere should be created for the attendees?

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Venue Insurance Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This is a win-win-win; attendees and the public can view the content anytime, sponsors gain additional exposure, and you receive additional revenue. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Sell refund protection.

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Conference Sponsors Trade Show SEO 278

Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

The emphasis was on real-world solutions through Cvent’s Attendee Hub that enables digital engagement before, during and after the in-person live event and integrates the content for virtual and post-event audiences. That is exactly what happened when Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal took the stage at CAESARS FORUM on Tuesday.

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Meeting Vendor Platform Insurance 264

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

In fact, she pointed to results from the recent “ Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel ” report that showed 64% of Gen Z and millennials found incentive travel to be “extremely motivating,” more than their older counterparts. Incentives matter,” said Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation. Another change?

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Incentives Insurance Prospect Hospitality 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2023

Looking into the desires of incentive travel attendees The term “incentive travel” is full of positive associations: Taking a trip abroad, creating memories with favored colleagues or exploring a culture you never would have otherwise. When finally at destination attendees value free time and time with their spouse most of all.

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Incentives Travel Travel Communications 238

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

DoubleDutch is an integrated platform that plugs remote attendees right in, making it an ideal resource for hybrid, large-event management, communication and participation. Event tech company Bluewater Technologies has partnered with BELLA Health to bring at-home testing to event attendees, planners and personnel from their mobile phones.

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Insurance Planner Platform Remote 130

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Instead of expecting attendees to follow an agenda, smart event planners will figure out how to give people the opportunity to explore and find solutions for themselves, without being told — the same way they search a gaming environment for clues and interesting activities. Enhanced Engagement. Invest some thought in their experience.

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Meeting Platform Fashion Insurance 279

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. You have to be ready for that.”. Flexibility as a Constant.

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Meeting Virtual Events Platform Attendee 270

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop.

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Insurance Medical Meetings Contracts Contracts 241

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

In March, Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) launched a new virtual education series, FICP Chats, to confront the most challenging parts of the hybridization of the event industry. It turns out a pandemic-stricken community of event, medical and technology professionals have lots to say.

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Meeting Virtual Events Insurance Planner 246

MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

The following conditions apply: • The event must be related to one of six business sectors: advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, digital industries, natural resources, life sciences, or finance/insurance. • If an event draws more than 75 percent of its anticipated attendees, the full amount of funding will be released to pay event costs.

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Incentives Government Manufacturing Trade Show 111

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As the face-to-face industry navigates the post-pandemic return to live events, one thing is clear: Attendees will be looking for the chance to immerse themselves in new destinations. Organizers can choose from a lengthy list of towers, abbeys, monasteries, and royal residences for programming and add-on excursions for attendees.

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Attendee Tourism Tourism Insurance 52

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? Are Flight Delays in Your Future? On June 9, for instance, at 2:00 p.m.,

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Airlines Healthcare Insurance Website 306

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When asked which of these “powers” was a greater motivator for the surveyed industries (automotive, direct sales, finance and insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and health care, and technology), every industry showed soft power as being the more dominant motivation. As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Incentives Automotive Manufacturing Trends 240

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When asked which of these “powers” was a greater motivator for the surveyed industries (automotive, direct sales, finance and insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and health care, and technology), every industry showed soft power as being the more dominant motivation. As Gregg told webinar attendees, “Nothing replaces travel.”

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Incentives Automotive Manufacturing Trends 240

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

He is encouraged by the state of events that do go on as planned, as we are seeing consistent success as far as attendee adherence to safety protocol. If the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act ( PRIA ) passes this year, event insurance companies would be “only on the hook for 5% of the cost,” Dominguez stated—the U.S.

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Insurance Hospitality Planner Airlines 229

Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Specify your goals, define your ROI Every event should have a clear objective to accomplish with its attendees, either some kind of result extracted from them, or a call-to-action they enact. What about insurance? What is insurance for corporate events? What role does the venue play in the acquisition of insurance for the event?

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Venue Insurance Audience Events 100

Endless Events

OCTOBER 3, 2019

As Will explains, “I think our industry needs to be aware that whether you think that your event is a target or not, this on the top of attendees’ minds. Remembring that our number one priority should be the safety of our attendees should always be top of mind. Insurance companies don’t look at hyper-specific things.

Insurance 212

Insurance Events Attendee Government 212

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Not only does the venue set the tone and influence overall event outcomes, it also directly impacts the attendee experience, which shapes each participant’s perceptions, engagement, and enjoyment. With so much at stake, it’s no surprise that venue selection is a serious challenge for most event organizers and a top priority for attendees.

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Venue Booking Conference Vendor 93

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Go simulive and stream pre-recorded sessions as though they were happening live, while speakers connect simultaneously with attendees in chat.

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Speakers Audience Registration Attendee 244

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Insurance Financial Services Conference Attendee 241

Endless Events

JULY 21, 2020

These owners range from retirement to insurance, investments, and more. And it represents endless opportunities for higher revenue, more attendee satisfaction, and a solid overall strategy. So if you want to learn how you can create year-long sponsorships, press play and join us! Year-Long Sponsorships: How Do They Work? Conclusions.

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Sponsors Financial Services Insurance Planner 310

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2023

This, according to Goodwin, includes the return of communicable disease insurance, which expands the scope of coverage to include losses caused by infectious diseases — an issue he believes likely will require policymakers in Washington, D.C., International exhibitors and attendees. A favorable operating environment.

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Conference Insurance Government Sustainability 119

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a global brand, so our reach extends internationally, and we’ve become a preferred destination for business travel, particularly within the financial, insurance, and technology fields. Insider Tip: Check out Aura the Robot in the lobby of The Sphere.

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Entertainment Hospitality Sports Insurance 237

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. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I’ve had over-served attendees swim in fountains, attendees get a little too romantic on an evening cruise, and one had so much to drink at the welcome reception he became physically ill in the general session and needed to be transported to the hospital via fire rescue.”. An attendee couldn’t find his way back to his guest room.

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Planner Insurance Trade Show Attendee 130

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Insurance Transformation Summit 11/29/23 London, UK The Insurance Transformation Summit aims to explore digital innovation across the sector, providing the tools to optimize performance, drive efficiency, rethink business models and engage more directly with customers. Blockchain Expo Global 11/30/23 London, UK Nov. 30 to Dec.

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Conference Financial Services Banking Insurance 59

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. more than 500 attendees), then realistically you should start planning the event at least four months in advance, with six months in advance being a more ideal timeframe. Can you imagine the headache?

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Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The giant, placed just yards from the Sustainability Village stage, towered over attendees and even some booths at the show, held Sept. Value Guarantee, who sponsored the creation of the giant and its tour to encourage repairs, offers insurance that covers the repair of products to extend their use. 6-10 at Messe Berlin in Germany.

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Manufacturing Insurance Trade Show Sustainability 59