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. And have somebody from outside the organization, such as an industry consultant, lead them. Organize pre-event meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

However, while some meeting professionals are itching to get back to in-person events, some organizations have grown quite fond of the reach and data-enabled by virtual meeting experiences­­. One of the root causes for virtual attendees feeling a loss of connection and interest is a lack of physical participation throughout the experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Digital networking also widens the pool of people attendees are likely to meet. Conclusion.

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Eventtia

MAY 23, 2022

Each year during the fourth quarter, many organizations gather to recognize the best of the best in their industry. An awards banquet is also a great opportunity to increase exposure, generate brand awareness, develop new partnerships and even raise funds for your company or organization. Organize a planning committee.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 2, 2023

As an event organizer, it can be disheartening when your efforts to increase event engagement fail to meet your goal or when your carefully planned conference falls short of delivering the audience experience you envisioned. Plus, event organizer priorities have shifted accordingly, and a staggering 45% now prioritize attendee engagement.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Two forces driving innovation are (1) the demand for something new and interesting, and (2) the shift from tech designed for the event organizer to tech designed for the audience experience. This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Digital networking also widens the pool of people attendees are likely to meet. Conclusion.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

“ We understand that this is not ideal space, but our goal is to still allow groups to meet where presenters and attendees would not have to cross picket lines,” according to a logistics post on the APSA website. A new mechanism will allow panels to move online. Read More: Convention Center Labor Disputes An Aug.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Cat-Wells approached the event organizers to try to work through these issues and was met with resistance and excuses. The organizers eventually moved the event to a coffee house across the street. Cat-Wells suggested that hiring people who understand the needs of disabled attendees will go a long way in improving accessibility.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 27, 2024

Keep reading to learn some of the insights our star-studded panel shared about event industry trends and to access a link to the webinar that you can watch on-demand at any time. Despite this, less than 10% of event organizers prioritize DE&I and sustainability initiatives. Something’s got to give. “I

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 8, 2021

For many DMOS, the pandemic is awakening partnerships with local economic development organizations (EDOs) and other government entities in new and often fruitful ways. Destination organizations are expanding their roles in many directions,” according to the report. director at Barbados Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Between enlightening presentations, sessions with expert panels and bustling networking receptions, the 200 CMPs in attendance—about 70% of them planners and 30% on the supplier side—left with a treasure trove of knowledge around today’s highest-stakes industry topics, plus a wealth of new connections.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The term comes from “green washing,” which is when a business or organization markets and presents itself as sustainable to a higher degree than it actually engages in sustainable practices. Others—colleagues, attendees—will feed off the energy you put out. Encourage attendees to get light, especially in the morning.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

CIS of Nevada is a national program that works with organizations across the U.S. On March 22, The Venetian organized a food donation to Hero School, City Impact Las Vegas, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and New Day Adult Care. to address and supports students’ basic needs to be successful. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, more organizations are saving time and money through the wonder that is AI. 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. It’s no wonder why 87.8%

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Master moderator Brad Weaber led panels of planners, partners and destination experts through real-world case studies to highlight best practices for finding win-win solutions and adding value to the meeting, community and planet. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

Following the events of George Floyd’s tragic death in 2020, meetings industry organizations have been actively seeking to engage in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) discussion. Your Clients and Attendees Probably Like Diversity Rhonda Monet Knowing your clientele is important. Millennials, Gen Zs.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

Amsterdam’s well-connected infrastructure means attendees can easily jump between venues, hotels, attractions, and restaurants. After all, when event organizers choose host cities that embrace innovation and forward-thinking ideas, those values inevitably set the tone for their event programs and become part of the attendee experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

With a focus on the future of the industry and a reinvigoration for the importance of meetings, Smart Meetings has listed ways in which leading organizations are recognizing the national holiday and avenues for getting involved to ensure the importance and sentiment behind GMID is celebrated every day of the year. is the topic at hand.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

Tourism and Green Venues: Discuss how sustainable venues are becoming a significant draw for eco-conscious tourists and event organizers. For event planners, choosing a green venue is about making a statement—endorsing a commitment to the planet that resonates with attendees who are increasingly conscious of environmental issues.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Lesson 1: Don’t Forget Gen X In the Freeman Event Attendee Intent and Trends Report Q1 2023 , respondents in the Gen X demographic (45 years and older) are focused on professional obligation. The shift of female attendees at B2B events has made a drastic shift from 20% to 34%. And in fact, I would project that B2B is dead.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 8, 2023

Dozens of attendees from a recent health-agency meeting became ill days afterward, while a panel of virus experts estimates a sizable chance of a new wave of illness within 24 months. One of the most senior experts on the panel believes the risk is closer to 40 percent. Not yet, it seems. between November 2021 and May 2022.

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Stova

AUGUST 17, 2023

For event professionals, orchestrating gatherings goes beyond logistics and networking; it involves curating experiences that nurture the holistic wellbeing of attendees. With this in mind, let's delve into five effective ways to prioritize attendee wellbeing in your events.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

Tourism and Green Venues: Discuss how sustainable venues are becoming a significant draw for eco-conscious tourists and event organizers. For event planners, choosing a green venue is about making a statement—endorsing a commitment to the planet that resonates with attendees who are increasingly conscious of environmental issues.

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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 22, 2021

IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer updated us on developments over the last month and what that means for attendees. More than 3,000 hosted and attendee buyers, along with all the major destinations and hotel groups, have already registered. That means World Health Organization-approved, plus Sinovac-CoronaVac and Sputnik V vaccines.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2019

The undulating shapes of Turbine’s panels make you feel as if you’re bobbing in an endless expanse of ocean. Or break up the flow with other panels, for instance, Wave. Creating an underwater oasis is easy with zip-together textured panels lit up with moody blue lighting. Scenic design ideas for water-themed events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

That’s why event organizers chose to create a multi-dimensional set with a series of screens layered across the stage. Organizers assigned each conference topic a color. Layered backdrop elements like waved panels combined to create a representation of the Grand Canyon. Consistency certainly doesn’t mean dull here. Pivot Summit.

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Endless Events

JUNE 23, 2022

The gallery hierarchy is very akin to sub folders and you can organize them with tags.” My photo auto-uploads photos and then I can organize them at my leisure. And organizing pictures is the best intern work possible, by the way. They learn about your organization by seeing all the things you’ve done.”.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 20, 2023

Insights for Business Events Four advisory panels were established to provide different perspectives on the future of destination marketing for the study. Increased costs for every aspect of events are not only challenges for organizers, they’re having an impact on attendee choices.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

That very first Earth Day is recognized as a driving force of the modern environmental movement, and Earth Day, in its modern form, is recognized as the largest international civic event each year , with over 17,000 partners and organizations in 174 countries and over one billion participants. Were attendees given plastic water bottles?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. Sessions can live on the very same event platform attendees used during the event, but when recorded on Zoom, planners need to find someplace to store it and deliver it to their audiences.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 6, 2024

After one year as a meet-and-greet event with dozens of authors and several hundred attendees, the Readers Take Denver event morphed into a full-fledged convention across four days in April 2024. Attendees and authors alike also said that theft of books and merchandise was a problem.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

It is only fitting that Global Meetings Industry Day and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week coincide, said New Orleans & Company President and CEO Walt Leger III at a GMID panel discussion. Both are focused on advancing new ideas around business, science and society.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

As an organization supporting sustainable and beneficial travel, Tourism Cares maintains three funds that support efforts investing in tourism infrastructure, reestablishing tourism after a natural disaster or promoting diversity within travel. Growth in the Ground and the Convention Attendee. Taking Eco-Friendly Action.

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