Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. When Holsinger previewed the report during the session, “First Look: Exclusive Data on Attendee Motivators,” at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 on Jan.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2022

A recent article on Forbes.com picks the brains of interesting players in the meetings and events world: talent agencies and speaker bureaus. Speakers must be skilled enough to make their sessions more of a discussion than a one-way presentation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. If you, your staff, or attendees are experiencing depression, anxiety or other strong emotions, professional help is available and worthwhile. He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. Here are some things to consider.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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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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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 9, 2024

Creating a speaker coaching webinar or tip sheets for your speakers can help them better connect with your audience. Make the most of their time and influence them by inviting them to take part in planning calls and help speakers understand your audience, Michel said. Create a speaker coaching webinar. Experiment.

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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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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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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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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 12, 2023

Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups. Whatever Media Group) Event organizers who are considering straining their budgets to hire celebrity speakers — or who feel pressure to do so — may want to think again.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The trends keep on coming, and today we’re tackling 2020 event design trends! And we’ve already covered business and marketing trends, so it’s time to get a little more creative. David is an e xperience designer, storyteller, public speaker, creative mind and puzzle solver. 2020 Event Trends.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Johnny Cupcakes, founder and CEO, Johnny Cupcakes Johnny Cupcakes Speaker, DJ, designer, popup shop entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes has created a brand that is the epitome of experiential gifting. Sustainability and brand reliability are trending, and Citizen Watch commits to both. “You can’t give out another water bottle.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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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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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. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well?

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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

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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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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

VR headsets can bring on-site and digital attendees together like everyone’s in the same room. VR headsets can transport in-person attendees beyond the screen and into presentations complete with 360-degree video and interactive data visualizations, while digital attendees can simultaneously join the live experience.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. Three Event Trends to Boom This 2018. The events industry continues to evolve with each passing year, and this year marks the merger between event tech and more fundamental areas of the attendee experience. Click To Tweet.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 28, 2024

The annual Pinterest Predicts report details the newest rising trends based on the activity of the platform’s 482 million users, and has seen an 80% accuracy over the last four years. For 2024, Pinterest identified 23 breakout trends that touch on everything from beauty, lifestyle aesthetics, shopping, fitness, and food.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. As for what kind of experience to offer attendees, the millennials have spoken: Keep it personalized, authentic and Instagrammable, like a food tour or street art tour of a city. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending.

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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? Now, it’s easy to connect with attendees and uncover their likes and dislikes. Audience sentiment is a way of assessing how attendees feel about your event. A ballroom filled with smiling faces?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

“The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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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

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Other ideas will take time but are so worth it! .

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While event professionals and destination organizations are gearing up for IMEX America this October, it’s time to revisit and emphasize several meeting trends destinations must embrace to be successful. Destinations need to show meeting planners that they have the immersive and transformative attractions required to attract attendees.

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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

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. First, fresh air can give attendees an immediate boost of endorphins just from being outside. Naturally Good.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

– Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. “We Attendees will learn the use cases and what it means for real people. We’re not exponentially changing the world.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Although engaging attendees is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to enhance the quality of a meeting, there is still a lot of resistance, according to Bo Krüger, meeting designer, facilitator, trainer and speaker and owner of Moving Minds.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. Speakers & Emcees.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Corporate meeting attendees don’t want to feel like they’re at work; they want to have Instagram-able moments to share on social media. Trend #1: Participants Drive Content. Other industries, including technology, have started to see that conference and meeting attendees want more control over their event content and programming.

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