Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

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. And it should make you think long and hard about the ways you’re connecting your attendees. Don’t worry.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2023

During its ninth annual Connection meeting held in late May at Atlantis The Palm Dubai, the destination management company network Global DMC Partners heard from several hundred of its members about the challenges they are facing with their meeting and incentive clients.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

webinar, “2022 Incentive Trends Explained.” Read More : Hotel Trends: Operation Recovery. The need to network [and] the need to connect is one that almost supersedes everything else.”. There are loads of creative ways you can do things like that for your attendees that will bring them that authenticity.”.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. Our 22 event trends guide is based on our own extensive research and the knowledge of event professionals hosted on our podcasts. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2021

So, how are you feeling about virtual event networking about now? Not so good, according to Virtual Attendee Experience Report from event software company Bizzabo. Online networking can be convenient, but it does lack the potential for serendipity that in-person events foster. percent of in-person attendees.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! How will the expectations from attendees evolve? Through extensive research, the Endless team compiled the most comprehensive 2021 event trends guide you’ll find. What’s Included In The 2021 Event Trends Guide?

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating the Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Event Trends in 2024 As the world continues to evolve, so does the corporate events industry. As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry.

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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

MAY 18, 2023

A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. With this new generation of younger, more diverse, and more educated attendees emerging, the event industry must adapt to meet their evolving needs and expectations. Arianna has an idea about why that might be the case. “I

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Return to Networking Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center With the return of large meetings comes the return of what people missed most about in-person gatherings: being together and networking with others. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

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. And it should make you think long and hard about the ways you’re connecting your attendees. Don’t worry.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The events industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and the best way to keep current is to look ahead and anticipate the trends coming for this year. AI — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend — it has become an indispensable tool. Think beyond “networking” and take a holistic approach.

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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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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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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Building Connections Expand your network. Source talent.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Do you know the reasons your attendees show up at your events? A new study, aptly named “ Registration Insights Report: Optimizing revenue and attendance in the face of new attendee behavior ” by Maritz revealed a changing model for getting people to fill out those increasingly long forms, sooner.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you’re looking for a unique way to make your next corporate event more engaging and memorable, it might be time to add a networking scavenger hunt to your run of show. If you’re considering adding a networking game to your next event, a scavenger hunt may be just what the doctor ordered. How do you make a networking event fun?

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They can be done in a variety of ways — to point out the most innovative products, to introduce the show in additional languages for international attendees, to orient first-time attendees, etc. An innovation first spotted many years ago, these are spaces where exhibitors and other attendees can come and be among their peers.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 4, 2023

The 15-Minute City concept is the biggest trend right now in the events industry. This trend is gaining popularity as more people seek to: Reduce their carbon footprint Enhance their overall well-being Have deeper community engagement While the concept applies to private lives, it has a big influence on the events industry, too.

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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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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2023

But then they decided to “level up” the conference with innovative décor and balance the tech talks with networking opportunities and creative activations. The giant magnet wall became “a playful communal open space, much like GitHub itself,” she said, “that allowed attendees to co-create a ‘communal fridge door’ of all things Git.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

However, most agree that in-person networking was the most difficult part to replicate virtually. That’s why industry research continues to find networking is among attendee’s top reasons to attend an in-person conference in 2023 and beyond. This deepens networking, and gives a more community-based feel to your event. .

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest and most comprehensive report to date: The state of in-person B2B conferences: Analyzing organizer and attendee insights on today’s most impactful gatherings. In June 2023, we surveyed more than 4,000 event organizers and attendees to better understand the state of in-person gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “So, For Maritz, around 10% of our total attendee base is European across all of our clients. I think we’ll hear it from attendees when we get it wrong.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 27, 2023

At the same time, 58% of event attendees say that DE&I and sustainability are two of their chief concerns when choosing which events to attend. When he thinks about DE&I trends that will play a significant role in changing the industry in 2024 and beyond, four key points come to DeShield’s mind: Maintain a commitment to DE&I.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Sam Lippman shares his five event trends in five minutes during the Nov. In response to COVID-19, the 2021 event’s floorplan was designed to enable social distancing, and a new format allowed for more networking and one-hour blocks of programming. Lippman ended his trends report on a high note (and on time).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How can your attendees properly network and collaborate if no one feels safe? Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every aspect of their event. Before safety at the event, attendees need safety in the hotel room.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 4, 2024

The implications of this transformation are profound, as AI not only streamlines operations but also elevates the attendee experience to new heights. AI is not just an emerging trend; it’s revolutionizing the industry from automated logistics to dynamic scheduling.

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