Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Consider matching up first-timers with “veteran event attendees” to help the first timers get the most out of their experience. Or leverage the event app pre-, on site, and post-event to allow attendees to connect with each other and keep the networking going.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

As opposed to large conferences or events, micro-networking events facilitate higher levels of engagement and provide attendees with opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals in their industry. Gone are the days when event planners could simply choose a theme and run with it.

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Health and wellness at events is a leading industry trend, one that’s leaving attendees feeling less stressed, better rested, and more fully considered. As an IMEX and Skift Meetings report recently described, “the pandemic has fundamentally changed what consumers see as true wellness.” Outdoor Venues. Create A Meditation Area.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

The variety of budget-friendly event spaces and elegant, old-world venues make this a desirable location for industry conferences, conventions, and meetups. Louis offers a wealth of surprising and unforgettable event venues. Let’s look at our top 28 event venues in the “Gateway to the West.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

They looked like remote controls from the 1950s where they had four physical buttons on them and you handed them out to everyone at the conference. ” Then, the events industry started to work its way into event apps, which is where Kyle picks up the conversation. Then, your presenters would ask questions.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

Corporate event planning can be a daunting task, especially if it’s on top of your already jam-packed schedule. That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. How much thought have you put into event giveaways?

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Event Planning B2B Event Apps Events 214

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market. Do they want to meet virtually or in person? Then along came Delta.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Insurance Financial Services Conference Attendee 241

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. Emotional Intelligence.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Things to Watch Out for in Your Meeting Space. Over time, meetings have become more and more synonymous with experiences. In order to have a really productive experience, you have to veer completely away from the established reputation of meetings. How Can You Make Your Conference More Relatable? How Event Apps are Done.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Before we can make these changes, we need to understand the footprint we’re leaving on the environment.What is the impact of our jobs, the events we attend, the festivals we go to, even the way we communicate with each other? Events cause a lot of waste and leave a large carbon footprint. Start with taking a hard look at your events.

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Sustainability Trends Events Transportation 288

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Here are some telling statistics about event tech: 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events ( Bizzabo , 2023) 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5% Does it cost extra?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2022

Brandt kickstarts today’s topic by discussing how in-person, hybrid, and online events fit into the industry moving forward. “Every year I meet more people at IMEX, and every year most of the people that I know in the industry are there,” he says. I think there were several hundred factors that you could tag on.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? Consider this data from our State of in-person B2B conferences report : 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% Event tech also leads to a better user experience.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. About 75 percent of respondents to a recent Meeting Professionals International survey said they were seeing increases in AV costs—and about 25 percent of them said the increases were more than 10 percent.

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Vendor Events Contracts Contracts 122

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. In essence, it’s what you want event goers to experience.

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Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

Endless Events

JULY 18, 2018

But, this isn’t just about creating personalized invitations and marketing; instead, it’s about customizing the actual event experience so that attendees are more engaged and find your event memorable. We’ll show you how you can achieve this by: Incorporating new “event paths”. Planning more interactive items at venues.

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Event Apps Events Communications Communications 159

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

But meeting professionals are different: They know what they have, know that it’s liable to change and when (not if!) If further proof was needed, the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ Event Tech Survival Guide ,” should be next on your to-do list. At a two-day virtual conference that I managed, we had yoga on the second day.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. These events fail to establish their own identity, relying instead on mimicking what made others successful. Authenticity is important for immersion, but that only comes about when the event’s purpose is clear.

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Trends Events Sustainability Attendee 335

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

However, you should include preliminary details like: Time frame: if you have a planned date (and are able to secure the venue for this date), then you can put it in your draft. However, you can simply put a rough time frame for the event (i.e. Location: whether it’s an online/virtual or an offline event. next March).

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Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Insurance Financial Services Conference Attendee 116

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Event WiFi is not one size fits all. There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. This article will give you the tools you need to find the best event WiFi on your own. There are a lot of steps you can take to ensure you understand WiFi and tips to guide you when planning for event WiFi.

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Vendor Venue Events Contracts 282

Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2023

Yes, ticketing tiers add complexity to your event strategy, but tiered tickets are a good idea because: They make your event more accessible: Maybe you want to charge $1,000 a ticket for your annual conference. They fill up more seats: The last thing you want to do is host an event with a ton of empty seats.

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eCommerce Attendee Proposal Promotion 177

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 15, 2024

One of the main reasons people go to events is to meet other people in their industry and build relationships with potential clients, partners, and colleagues. of event organizers believe in-person conferences provide the ideal networking environment, a sentiment 77.7% According to Bizzabo data , 82.8% of attendees share.

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Networking Logistics Attendee Venue 52

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Stova

JULY 27, 2023

Welcome to the world where creativity meets technology – the realm of immersive events that captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. By harnessing AI-powered chatbots, event professionals can provide personalized assistance to attendees, answering questions, and guiding them through the event schedule.

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Technology Technology Virtual Events Event Apps 52

The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. There’s a major street art scene in Basel, and Basel is the host of the world famous event, Art Basel. Could they be used as venues? Probably yes.

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Event Design Sustainability Events Education 130

Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Some of the more common types of corporate events include the following: Trade shows are larger events that unite people who want to experience products, exchange ideas, learn new skills, gather leads, and meet other folks in the industry. corporate event market — which brought in $95.3 Generate leads.

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Event Planning Vendor Seminar Speakers 52

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

During months of the forced cancellation of in-person meetings, we’ve been forced to “sort of distill things down to what matters, to what we can do in different ways and what we can’t accomplish in those ways,” Saling said. “I Meeting agendas in the past, by and large, have been all about content, she said. Casey Gale. “I

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Events Remote Venue Trends 111

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Event content tools : agenda builder and editor, session registration management, and speaker portals. Event engagement tools : mobile apps, virtual venue, in-session polls, Q&As, chat channels, virtual applause and reactions, cross-device accessibility, social media integrations, and more.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Eventtia

APRIL 22, 2024

Also, it allows for setting up specific zones within the event venue with distinct access levels for different groups, such as VIPs and staff. This community serves as a hub for all interactions related to the event, including comments, communications, photos, and social interactions, making it visible and accessible to all members.

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Platform Registration Automation Events 62

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

When planning successful event experiences, event teams face myriad challenges. From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. What is Event Scheduling Software?

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Registration Automation Sponsors Trade Show 59

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

For example, if one of your attendees has a restraining order against someone, venue security can be notified. • For meetings outside the U.S., For meetings outside the U.S., Ask the hotel or venue to contact you if one of your guests calls 911. Ask if a registrant has specific safety requirements.

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Communications Communications Social Media Registration 71

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, event attendees are big fans of specialized mobile event apps. Rather than contributing to app fatigue, a purpose-built event app can transform the event experience, increasing engagement while establishing a new standard of what events should look like.

Event Apps 59

Event Apps Attendee Networking Events 59

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

When planning successful event experiences, event teams face myriad challenges. From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. What is Event Scheduling Software?

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Registration Automation Sponsors Trade Show 52

Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Our iconic panel Corbin Ball of Corbin Ball & Associates , James Spellos of Meeting U , and Nick Borelli of Borelli Strategies are joining us and weighing in on the event tech trends. James Spellos of Meeting U ( @jspellos ). Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Chatby Inc.

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