Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. That’s why we’ve put together this list of creative ways to connect your attendees. But it shouldn’t.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. Use technology to enhance your networking events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2020

We’ve all come across iterations of the classic headline, Networking Tips for People Who Hate Networkin g , like this article in Business Insider , or this podcast episode on TED’s WorkLife with Adam Grant. For event industry professionals, networking is of particular importance. Re-imaging Networking Within the Context of Learning.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Freeman’s annual gauge of event participants reveals a few differences between attendees of different generations—but many important similarities too. Some examples of other common preferences among different generations of attendees, according to the survey results: • With keynote and other general-session presentations, content comes first.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There is no magic elixir to absolutely protect attendees from fast-spreading novel coronaviruses. Top of the list of things seen frequently that don’t actually keep attendees safer: temperature reading guns. “A Wearing N95 masks can protect attendees, Bronstein says, but only if they are worn continuously. Robert Bronstein.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. Use technology to enhance your networking events.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Networking is the cornerstone of successful business events. Networking is how professionals gain the knowledge they need to take projects to the next level and accelerate growth. While planning a networking event is rewarding, the job also poses challenges. Networking is now the main driver of in-person event success.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 2, 2023

The more engaging your event, the happier your attendees, and the more likely they are to sign up for your next event, share their experience on social media, and become brand evangelists. Plus, event organizer priorities have shifted accordingly, and a staggering 45% now prioritize attendee engagement. What is attendee engagement?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? Let’s take a look at these trends and how you can ride their waves successfully. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Mesmer has added new voices to the list of speakers, including young professionals who are on the rise in the industry. It’s a sweeping transformation, and one that relied heavily on the association’s investment in something that often doesn’t get a lot of attention: speaker coaching.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The trends shaping the future of corporate events are constantly transforming in response to the ever-changing world of technology, cultural dynamics, and the evolving needs of businesses. Yoga classes, meditation workshops, and relaxation zones promote attendee health and productivity. Need Help with Your Next Event?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

In addition to bringing Positive Psychology of Play speaker Jeff Harry to help attendees reach a non-judgmental play state, event organizers offered a rainbow of options for playing and networking. From pickleball and golf to painting and tasting, attendees explored their definition of enjoyment.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

So, in practice, the hybrid event may become extinct before ever becoming a serious trend. My company, Go Leeward Agency, worked with a 10,000-attendee event that utilized dozens of speakers. With the uncertainty of safe travel in the coming months, previous attendees expressed interest in attending virtually.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2024

Strategically incorporating technology into your events is not just about wowing participants—it’s about creating more meaningful connections and ensuring that every attendee walks away with an exceptional experience. The latest trend in event technology, VR has become a must-have for any cutting-edge event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Its full suite of event management tools includes event registration and check-in, advanced analytics, mobile event apps, customizable branding and design, engagement and networking tools and more. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. Use that to build a virtual experience.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience. They can inform and engage your audience, breathing life into your event and leaving an indelible mark on every attendee.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. That’s the bottom line for Facebook’s change, so sticking to it should ensure you’ll stay seen on the social network for a long time. Three Event Trends to Boom This 2018. But hey, we’re #eventprofs!

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Stova

JANUARY 18, 2024

Creating stellar attendee experiences is a goal of every event. High fives on the speakers and networking opportunities? You didn’t want to interrupt guests while they were networking, learning, or closing deals. Now, it’s easy to connect with attendees and uncover their likes and dislikes. The good news?

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 25, 2024

This powerful tool redefines how companies host conferences, turning them into a mosaic of personalized experiences that leave a lasting imprint on attendees. By analyzing trends and preferences, event planners can anticipate needs and preferences, crafting experiences that resonate on a deeply personal level for each attendee.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

A full day of technical talks followed, given by speakers from GitHub as well as Twitter, Google, and Uber, along with breakout discussions about Git and the people who build the world’s technologies with it. The attendees were drawn to the wall during every break and mealtime, evolving the content and humor throughout the day.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . As a serial entrepreneur and highly in-demand speaker, he experienced some of the most iconic events and organised his own.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Do they attend your events for content, networking opportunities, or innovation? As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Budget-friendly tip: You can save a lot by axing traditional catering altogether and letting your attendees go for lunch off the site.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Finding ways to elevate attendee well-being is the new gold standard Prioritizing wellness in meetings and conventions is rapidly evolving from a nice-to-have feature to an essential component of creating a productive and positive meeting. Read some suggested prompts for meditation exercises here. But this takes some intentionality.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 17, 2023

For complex conference programs, this insight means that you can increase satisfaction — and reduce attendee anxiety — by providing them with several targeted choices. For conferences that develop education sessions that appeal to a broad audience, applying the principles in this study can improve the attendee experience.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience. Therefore, event gamification incentivizes your attendees to become active participants by adding game-like features to your event. Why Event Gamification? How To Gamify Events?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Shawna Suckow.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Will they get a chance to build strong relationships via networking? Firstly, the best way to recreate the in-person event experience online is to get a keynote speaker who understands the virtual format. Smaller breakout sessions are a great way to keep attendees engaged and on their toes. Attendee profiles.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Promoting Attendee Autonomy With On-Demand Content.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The speakers shared their own definitions of wellness. The speakers all established the common understanding that meeting professionals must take care of themselves. Others—colleagues, attendees—will feed off the energy you put out. Natural light was one of the most important elements to the speakers.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Some choose to start their own companies once their network is big enough. . These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. Build A Powerful Network Of Event Profs.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

In addition to bringing Positive Psychology of Play speaker Jeff Harry to help attendees reach a non-judgmental play state, event organizers offered a rainbow of options for playing and networking. From pickleball and golf to painting and tasting, attendees explored their definition of enjoyment.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article will share expert tips and advice for using technology at your event, highlight the latest event tech trends, and provide a handy event tech checklist to make your next event a roaring success. Event mobile apps can increase the level of engagement and interactivity among attendees while creating an immersive experience.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

To illustrate, we asked ChatGPT: How can you help me plan and market an event that brings ice cream makers together to discuss the latest industry trends and newest flavor innovations? Choose a suitable venue and date: Select a venue that is easily accessible and can accommodate the expected number of attendees. Got writer’s block?

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