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The Biggest Takeaways from the Global Event Forum – #EventIcons Episode 154

Endless Events

For the second time ever, the International Live Event Association (ILEA) held the Global Events Forum in August 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The forum brought together 30 of the brightest and biggest influencers in the events industry to delve deep into issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the event industry today.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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To-Do’s for Meetings

Brightspot Incentive Events

Teams and executives are looking to get back to face-to-face meetings with their colleagues in a post-Covid world. However, increasing costs mean budgeting and planning for these corporate meetings can become a substantial and complex task. ” It was an understandable echo. .” ” It was an understandable echo.

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The Top US and Canadian Event Management Agencies for 2024

Bizzaboo

Although many brands have already started building in-house event marketing teams, many more haven’t. This is where a specialized agency can help: brainstorming virtual event ideas and bringing them to life to keep up with growing audience expectations. August Jackson Chicago, IL August Jackson is a U.S.-based

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United CEO Charms GBTA Audience

MeetingsNet

Oscar Munoz understands that by the time you step on board an airplane, “you’re frankly pissed.” He’s determined to make it better. United’s new premium Polaris seats (pictured) should help. read more.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

Endless Events

It’s worth checking out if you’re looking for help attracting and engaging particular audiences or for tips on creating the right type of exhibition. There is honestly something here for every event planner, but what we think sets this blog apart is their “Behavioral Change” category. Connect Association. Kongres Magazine.