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WEC 2024 in Louisville Lifted Spirits with a Tactical Chaser

Smart Meetings

Mirroring trends seen in the turnover in the industry since Covid, approximately 50 percent of the audience was attending for the first time. Finally, a trio of Broadway performers, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Taylor Parker and Fergie Phillippe, entertained and made the connection that, “We are all better together when working in harmony.”

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20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

Convene by PCMA

Highlight a small or niche segment of your event, putting it center stage and creating entertainment from attendee participation — examples include a robotics challenge at an engineering-focused event, and cake-decorating competitions at a baking show. Be a matchmaker. It is easier said than done, but you can take small steps toward the goal.

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10 Reasons to Choose Full-Service Event Planning for Your Next Corporate Event

Blue Spark Event Design

Seek out planners who have dedicated themselves to their profession, obtaining certifications such as CSEP or CMP, signifying their commitment to excellence. Customized Solutions Every corporate event is unique, with its own objectives, audience, and requirements.

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How to Plan a Concert in 10 Steps

Social Tables

This concept shapes everything from the type of music performed to the audience, venue, other event activities, and style of event decor and merchandise. If you can, speak to a few members of your target audience to double-check that the concept you’ve come up with is as exciting and engaging as you want it to be. Promote the concert.

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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

Social Tables

The Special Event & Catersource July 19-22 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami According to its website, “The Special Event + Catersource will bring together the entire events and catering industry for three amazing days in beautiful Miami Beach for a top-notch conference, entertaining show floor, and epic networking events.”

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16 Unique Virtual Event Ideas for Companies To Stand Out Online

Bizzaboo

Fortunately, virtual event management software has rapidly evolved to help event organizers like you host unique online experiences that not only help you achieve your goals but can also entertain and delight your attendees. We’ve accepted that virtual event experiences will never replicate the in-person event experience.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

A soon-to-be-launched EIC survey will survey new skills, knowledge, and tasks required for Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation accreditation as a step toward updating the blueprint for the certification. Visit Orlando launched a new destination brand to promote the Orlando region to the meetings and conventions market.

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