Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

Every year, Siemens AG, the global technology company, gathers its top leaders from around the world for an internal meeting it calls the Siemens Business Conference. Stephen Rose All of the sessions offered such valuable content that the meeting’s 500 participants found it hard to decide which to attend, Rose told Convene.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Brought to you by: At the start of the pandemic, businesses across the globe were forced to move all in-person meetings and events online. This transition was so abrupt that many organizations did so without understanding, acknowledging, or discussing the ins and outs of virtual meeting etiquette with their teams.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

Communicate well from the first moment. If you’re communicating with your attendees via email, you can send tailored content to first-time guests to help them know what to expect and feel welcomed before they even arrive. You can also consider inviting guests of honor or keynote speakers to provide some real exclusivity!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. Originally this was for a medical company; we were setting up a meeting…[where] you had to be vaccinated to attend, so we weren’t really focused on protocols for the event. Protocols Communication.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Where better than the home of the five-time NFL Champion Dallas Cowboys—AT&T Stadium—to meet for an intense day of education, inspiration and fun? Smart Meetings one-day Regional Experience took the personalized meetings to Arlington, Texas, for VIP access to a venue full of special spaces. Culture Shock. Daren Martin.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. Smart Meetings looked at the range of ways meeting professionals are elevating the productivity of the humble name badge. For the Love of Lanyards.

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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. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. In this new era, event organizers must develop strategies for each audience. Consider speakers for your hybrid event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing. Conscious Inclusion.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

As we move into pandemic recovery, virtual and hybrid events will remain top of mind for many marketing teams, with 92 percent of companies planning to host a digital event, conference or meet-up at some point in the year. Provide this as a sample message template to all speakers. How to Spread the Word.

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Creative Group Inc

AUGUST 25, 2023

You could have the best incentive program ever, but if you don’t build effective communications to build some excitement, your results could be lackluster. Energize and inspire your audience with teaser communications. Teaser communications give your team a thrilling taste of what’s to come.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Meeting professionals spend months and sometimes years designing events that are engaging, inspiring and educational. Inclusive pricing covers meeting space, all audiovisual equipment and meals in the pescatarian kitchen (no meat, alcohol or tobacco is allowed on the property). Was all communication clear, short and effective?

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

Some are eager to get back to in-person meetings, while others are hesitant to be around others again. Those tips are organized below to give you the edge while planning your next meeting. Include multiple methods of communication between attendees, speakers and organizers. In-person Events. Virtual Events.

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Eventtia

MARCH 21, 2023

In other words, apart from offering flawless event experiences to your attendees, you also have to build a plan on how you’ll communicate with customers efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore the role of communication in maximizing the benefits of events. You can conduct workshops in person or virtually.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. If your event date needs to be pushed back, or your event needs to be canceled entirely, there are even more factors at play, from minimizing financial losses to communicating with attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings asked two veteran independent meeting professionals : ConferenceDirect Vice President Carolyn Poole and Bravo! Request to meet with the planning teams of those organizations to see whether you can combine some of your costs,” advised Shaffer, since it could ultimately save your budget to share resources.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. billion people with disabilities globally, organizations and events that don’t cater to them are not only risking backlash, but they’re also limiting their potential audience reach.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Their team possesses a sustainable events checklist which they use in their work together and with partnered organizations such as EIC. So, what’s next?

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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. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Rather than being active participants, they just sit and listen to your virtual speaker. Attendee communication.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. If done right, the answers will help you build an even better experience the next time around because they’ll provide you with insight into the perceptions of participants and speakers. Remember, these are just sample questions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. billion people with disabilities globally, organizations and events that don’t cater to them are not only risking backlash, but they’re also limiting their potential audience reach.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 16, 2021

With only two internal team members, who had responsibilities other than meeting planning, they waited until two months prior to the event date and attempted to plan, manage, and execute the virtual event on their own. When they called us in a panic to help them train over eighty virtual speakers, our team was ready.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

People may not remember the awesome sound from the speakers of your event, or the incredible food and beverage. With the onset of the pandemic, organizers were forced to move quickly to online events and discovered they were reaching brand new audiences. Clear Communication with Clients and Attendees. Flexible Contract Language.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

“It was a safe space to come together, be themselves and talk freely without being judged,” said Marsha Flanagan, new president of the organization founded almost 100 years ago. Suppliers hosted meeting professionals at intimate tables of five, and everyone had a chance to interact and get to know one another. “It

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Where Certified Meeting Professionals gather, connection and innovation flourish From March 11-13, 2024, events industry professionals who hold the esteemed Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation gathered in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York. And no, that thing cannot be that you are all meeting planners.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. They had an outstanding contingency plan in place.

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Gavel International

JULY 24, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes A responsible, experienced, and skilled meeting planner will always take environmental and social issues into account when organizing corporate events. Whether the meeting is held virtually or in person, these issues are at play in some way, shape, or form. Planning a corporate event is no small feat.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The skills and lessons learned by these experts in intelligence can be fascinating—and useful in the nonespionage world—and now many of these specialists from the CIA, FBI, KGB and Mossad are for hire for your next meeting or training session for keynotes, corporate training and team development.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

We are confident that this partnership between ADMEI and ILEA will allow the members of our organizations to significantly increase their knowledge base, access to resources, and networking potential,” said ADMEI President Lonise Carey. ILEA is a community centered around celebrating all aspects of live event production and management.

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