Bizzaboo

JUNE 11, 2023

In other words, event teams have become masters of doing more with less. If you’re looking to create a conference budget that enables you to strike the perfect balance between what you can afford and the caliber of event experience you want to deliver, you’ve come to the right place. Was it too much, too little, or just right?

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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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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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Bizzaboo

MAY 28, 2023

Onsite registration has a profound impact on your attendees’ overall event experience. When attendees enter an event venue, the onsite registration and event badge printing process is like your storefront — the first look at what the event will be like. Promote your mobile app to attendees.

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Registration Conference Event Apps Event Technology 52

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event? Should you arrange transportation for attendees to get to another venue, or would you cancel it altogether? Should you remove the event from the agenda?

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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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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. Events should be designed in a way that every attendee can enjoy and participate in without any hindrance.

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here are seven emerging ways to truly center health and wellness from across the meetings and events industry. . That’s one reason conference organizers have been offering guided meditations or quiet spaces. Have you ever been sitting in a conference for hours, only to finally stand and feel how stiff your whole body is?

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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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Audience Event Apps Technology Technology 317

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 9, 2023

” —Adrian Segar, January 2021, Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences Someone I’ll call [MARKETING PERSON] clearly read this and decided to go the extra mile. ‘Attendees to [MEETING INDUSTRY EVENT] genuinely need the help and expertise of companies and advisors just like yourself.

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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

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. Add a virtual component to your in-person event. Then along came Delta.

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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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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In our recent State of in-person B2B conferences report , 26.8% 2 priority when choosing to attend an event. On that note, 13% of event organizers identified DE&I as a major challenge in planning their most recent B2B conference. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2022

’ They were clear that ‘we’re not a venue finder, we’re a destination finder,'” he explains. .’ ’ They were clear that ‘we’re not a venue finder, we’re a destination finder,'” he explains. In Conferli’s words, they match association events with cities and venues.

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Online Trends Audience Technology 177

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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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

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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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

Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Pre-event surveys: find out what attendees are looking forward to the most, which sessions they’re interested in, and how familiar are they with the event, including the venue or event platform. Check social media platforms to see what your attendees like most about your event.

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Audience Attendee Registration Social Media 315

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

How Can You Make Your Conference More Relatable? Despite the trends in the industry, many event professionals still focus on keeping audiences entertained in order to keep them on track. While the idea isn’t too far-fetched, that’s the wrong approach if you want to make your event meaningful. How Event Apps are Done.

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Management Event Apps Social Media Events 237

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. Participants want to understand what’s important to a business, and experience events that deliver that message down to the smallest detail.” What can you do about it?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

All the different aspects of your event’s structure should communicate the purpose of the event. This ranges from the topics covered, to the format of your event and even event downtime. Let’s take a closer look: Choice of appropriate conference topics. Match the venue to the ‘why’. Go paperless.

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Speakers Audience Sustainability Events 185

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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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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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

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

I would say that probably anywhere between two to five of those is some sort of event or meeting, or conference or seminar.”. With so many meetings to choose from, Amex M&E found an event’s reputation and the reputation of the speakers plays a major role in driving HCPs decision to attend. What Makes a Meeting Stand Out?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Getting the Right Event Tech Each Step of the Way. These days, you can’t create events in a bubble. Venue Sourcing 101. An event’s success is often tied to its venue. Click To Tweet.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Consider your needs before purchasing an event-management software platform. The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • if the venue allows it, suggests Cole. Want more?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

At a two-day virtual conference that I managed, we had yoga on the second day. Having this space, and opportunity where people can participate who might not normally have access to the platform or conference they would attend in person, has really made a wealth of difference. Shameka Jennings. The yoga began at 10 a.m.

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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.

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Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

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

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 127

Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2021

It didn’t really have to be a conference and I would have accomplished those things. In the midst of setting up the event, one staff member asked one of the board members if they were the SEARCH Foundation. Then, he said: ‘I work in events and on the staff here of this venue. So for me, the bar is really low.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 15, 2024

Whether businesses plan to host networking events for lead generation, to celebrate their customers, or as a team-building opportunity for employees, a scavenger hunt is a great way to deliver an unforgettable experience that meets attendees’ expectations around networking and unique experiences. According to Bizzabo data , 82.8%

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Stova

JULY 27, 2023

By harnessing AI-powered chatbots, event professionals can provide personalized assistance to attendees, answering questions, and guiding them through the event schedule. AI-driven analytics help gather valuable data on attendee preferences, enabling better event planning and content curation.

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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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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? Audio experience.

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