Convene by PCMA

JUNE 5, 2023

The PCMA Foundation partnered with Marriott International and CEMA on a new report, with research conducted and analyzed by creative agency Storycraft Lab, that focuses on constants — truths rather than trends — shaping event design. Download the full report at Six Truths for Innovative Event Strategies. DOWNLOAD SUMMARY

Event Design 97

Event Design Social Media Trends Events 97

InEvent

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of events, the concept of hybrid events has gained significant traction. Blending in-person and virtual experiences, hybrid events offer a versatile approach to engage a wider audience, combining the benefits of physical interaction with the convenience of remote participation.

Event Design 52

Event Design Remote Events Benefits 52

Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Audience engagement plays a significant role in the success of any event. Whether in-person or online, event organizers want attendees to pay attention and participate. In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Get Started Free.

Audience 149

Audience Attendee Speakers Virtual Events 149

The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

There’s a major street art scene in Basel, and Basel is the host of the world famous event, Art Basel. It sparked my interest in event venues and the experience itself opened my eyes to all the possibilities of this new world. The train stop Basel Badischer Bahnhof is the closest to the main event venue, Basel Exhibition Center.

Event Design 130

Event Design Sustainability Events Education 130

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Event organizers can decide which of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals Decide which of those 17 goals are most within their reach to accomplish and aligned with the mission of their organizations. You are a business event designer. 2, zero hunger, as a key element of its 2021 event, held July 19-23.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Event Design Events Trade Show 96

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

Sponsors 304

Sponsors Fashion Promotion Virtual Events 304

ITA Group

MARCH 29, 2022

Embrace Event Design to Satisfy All Stakeholders. In today’s experience economy, event professionals are in a similar situation. In today’s experience economy, event professionals are in a similar situation. Stakeholders might expect different outcomes from the same event. See Success With an Event Vision.

Event Design 75

Event Design B2C Events Logistics 75

Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Now that we’re making a return to in-person events , we can start talking about many event-planning topics we had no use for since March 2020.

Events 334

Events Audience Planner Event Planning 334

Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We talk about all kinds of things, with a focus on my work and thinking about participant-driven and participation-rich meetings and event design. 06:00 On traveling to events, and my passion for what I do. 07:45 Behind the scenes: How I got into designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich meetings.

Event Design 62

Event Design Meeting Social Media Meeting Design 62

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2022

Megan Finnell, CMP, director, meetings & conferences, MGMA, and Tim Simpson, brand & engagement chief strategist for Maritz Global Events’ Design Studio, speak to EduCon attendees Monday during their session. The data showed that half of the audience liked parties and half of them liked directed networking, she said.

Audience 105

Audience Networking Global Events Event Design 105

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

How to apply behavioral triggers to conference programs to increase engagement If the golden ring everyone is reaching for on the merry-go-round of events is “engagement,” then we had better get real about what causes people to pay attention and interact with the content we work so hard to present at conferences and meetings.

Audience 246

Audience Event Design Registration Planner 246

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can you feel that, event planner? It’s the dawn of the hybrid event era! The virtual revolution paved the way to greater accessibility and inclusivity , so it goes without saying that virtual events are here to stay. Meanwhile, in-person events are making a comeback. Production Depends On Hybrid Event Models.

Production 317

Production Audience Speakers Events 317

Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? Community is one way to go about promoting events without social media, but it’s not just any community that will do.

Social Media 348

Social Media Promotion Media Advertising 348

Conferences that Work

JULY 1, 2019

Event design may be more important than you think. I’m going to argue that event design changes society. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Event design changes society appeared first on Conferences That Work. Lab at The EVENT, April 4-6, Montréal!

Event Design 65

Event Design Panel Events Communications 65

Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

Contracts 299

Contracts Contracts Venue Sustainability 299

Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

A year ago, the events industry had no choice but to master the art of virtual events. As restrictions are slowly lifting and the worst is hopefully behind us, we can glimpse into the future of post-Covid events. One of the greatest challenges the future poses is hybrid event interactions. ” Will interferes.

Attendee 358

Attendee Audience Online Events 358

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 8, 2022

More than ever event organizers are expected to increase attendee engagement with every event. This workshop discussion will present two frameworks around fostering human connection in events through meeting purpose and recognizing how neurotransmitters impact attendee engagement. Explore how D.O.S.E

Event Design 52

Event Design Remote Events Audience 52

Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. What events do they enjoy? How can you market to Gen Z? Who Is Gen Z?

Social Media 156

Social Media Audience Events Media 156

Social Tables

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A well-designed stage can help you stand out from the crowd and can be a make or break factor of the experience for your audience. But before you commit to an event stage design, it’s important to consider all the factors that go into creating one. What is event stage design? Use audience POV.

Events 195

Events Event Design Audience Venue 195

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Or is it much earlier, at event registration? Event Registration Basics.

Registration 316

Registration Events Event Technology Platform 316

Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 13, 2021

When we create a custom design for client events, we stress the use of impactful décor. We don’t want our clients’ spending money on stuff their audience can’t see in the event design. The change should create an emotional connection to the brand colors, messaging, or event goals.

Audience 52

Audience Vendor Event Design Venue 52

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).

Attendee 246

Attendee Audience Networking Event Apps 246

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The rental costs start at $15,000. The Clayton House.

Venue 314

Venue Events Automotive Corporate Meeting 314

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. billion by 2030.”

Meeting 246

Meeting Sustainability Certification Trends 246

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Creativity is part of what makes you an event superstar. That’s why many event pros partner with companies that provide creative services. With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals. What Is Event Creative?

Consulting 177

Consulting Events Seminar Attendee 177

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! No two events are the same.

Technology 334

Technology Technology Event Technology Platform 334

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through event branding. When executed correctly, event branding can help to establish a powerful connection between your brand and your target audience, building credibility and increasing brand recognition. What Exactly is Event Branding?

Social Media 130

Social Media Event Apps Sponsors Website 130

Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 8, 2024

Innovative event branding ideas can help your event stand out, leave a lasting impression on attendees, and reinforce your brand identity. Creative event branding concepts have the power to make your event unforgettable, make a strong impact on participants, and strengthen your brand’s image.

Social Media 52

Social Media Events Fashion Proposal 52

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. Freeman uses the term ‘Next Gen Event Goer’ (NGEG).

B2B 177

B2B Attendee Speakers Events 177

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2023

Designing an event with empathy can start by greeting attendees when they check into their hotel rooms with a small gift or handwritten note. Previously, you talked about the myth of serendipitous connections as a regular occurrence in the workplace — how does that match up to events? I’ve got to attract an audience.

Event Design 52

Event Design Events Speakers Logistics 52

Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. The Value of Live Streaming Events.

Remote 298

Remote Vendor Audience Events 298

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning.

Events 279

Events Social Media Technology Technology 279

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Given the free time the WSWA team had, the association chose 2023 as the year to introduce a rebrand and additional changes to its event. To realize their vision, they partnered with Design Studio by Maritz. The post Event Case Study: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Education 237

Education Events Fashion Retail 237

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. In addition, 20 hours of continuing education, which focuses on event servicing topics, is required over three years. What ESPC Proves.

Certification 246

Certification Training Events Education 246

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

So how can you get authentic audience engagement at your events? In a thoughtful article “ Audience Engagement – at the Heart of Meetings “, Pádraic Gilligan writes: “…We all want audience engagement so why doesn’t it take place?…While ” I disagree. ” I disagree. A different workshop.

Audience 111

Audience Events Education Conference 111

Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The events industry is seeping with it. After all, couldn’t events be considered a work of art? Just like any other artistic expression, event planning is a process, defined by diligence, open-mindedness, patience, resourcefulness, collaboration, and of course, imagination and innovation. 3D Graphic Design To The Rescue!

Events 311

Events Production Planner Consulting 311

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

By doing that, we can solidify the role of events in business regardless of the economic climate. We felt it in the surge of events flooding back in 2022. We’re inspired by social organizations rallying communities through events that spread messages for a better future. Get to know your audience on a deeper level.

Organization 288

Organization Audience Preparation Meeting 288