Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 30, 2021

How Does Registration work? Conference registration can be a very time-consuming process, and if you’ve never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some registration systems might be too involved for your conference. Some registration systems might be too involved for your conference.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 17, 2023

Client Objective: Design a fantastic corporate conference with unique events in San Diego including touches of the local destination as well as company attributes. Challenges: Weather – This event was held in January which brought evening temperatures that dropped into the 40s.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Conferences are an important learning and support resource for early career scientists.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

This year’s app not only made registration and planning easy, it also helped attendees connect with each other before, during, and after the event. It also facilitated the scheduling of meetings with those new contacts on-site during the event. Intentional Event Design.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Any interruption to pre-planning or on-site execution that disrupts an event is a risk,” Warwick said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

There are two great ways for #eventprofs to meet up this week. 1 • techsytalk GLOBAL conference — Tuesday and Wednesday (September 28 & 29). 28 & 29), join me at the techsytalk GLOBAL Conference. Meeting professionals — this online conference is for you! 2 • Discussion: Are in-person events COVID safe?

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For over thirty years I’ve been making clients’ conferences significantly better, for about the cost of a conference coffee break. I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. I’d argue that hiring me is the most effective and cost-effective way to improve any event.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 2, 2020

Should meetings be efficient ? “Yes” say thousands of books on how to improve business meetings. But “No”, when we’re taking about most meeting industry events. Obviously there are aspects of meeting events that should be efficient whenever possible. And I agree.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! The first stepping stone on our path to building successful experiences was to develop a succinct checklist of key considerations for holding live events while still being health-conscious. Contact Us Below.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 25, 2022

Hosted by CSAE Manitoba , this free one-hour online Participate Lab will introduce you to the design of participation-rich events through the direct experience of participatory meeting techniques and formats. All are welcome to attend this event at no charge (both CSAE members and non-members). Where & When.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Under pandemic conditions, former alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of the institution cannot even meet in person to grieve. So I decided to design and run an online memorial service. During registration, we’re asking those who want to share to give us an idea of what they might do or say. Registration.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

With fewer than 11 weeks to go and counting, 3,000 hosted buyers have registered for the return of the largest annual industry event—outpacing projections. In fact, just one month after registration went live, hosted buyer demand was higher than at the same point in 2019. Meetings can still happen.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 27, 2022

Hybrid meetings are all the rage in a post-COVID era. At a minimum, it’s become commonplace to offer a streaming option for the more important conference segments to virtual guests. There are some important questions to ask before diving into the virtual event world. And that did not include registration or branded elements.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Implementing ADA compliance and accommodation also demonstrates the event organizer’s commitment to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for everyone. Make certain event staff are trained in how to effectively and respectfully provide ADA assistance. Need help planning for everyone attending your conference?

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Blue Spark Event Design is a creative event agency that leverages all our talents and resources to bring value to our clients and keep their business goals the focus of every event. Once you hire Blue Spark, we aim to make the event process stress free for you ( check out our process here ). We’re all in.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Cvent unveiled the full agenda for its annual customer and industry event technology conference: Cvent CONNECT Europe. The multi-day, hybrid conference will take place from 7 – 9 November 2023 at the Hilton London Metropole, offering both in-person and virtual experiences.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 18, 2021

Transforming an In-Person Sales Kickoff into a Virtual Meeting. Face-to-face events, conferences, and meetings were postponed or cancelled for the near future. One important client of Brightspot’s hosts an annual Sales Kickoff, which brings together 200-400 of their sales associates to attend an in-person conference.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. The full-time planner is often more educated in the industry, more aware of event trends, and usually has more contacts and connections that can help your event succeed. Why should you hire a professional planner?

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotel receiving fees are costs billed to the corporate conference client for receiving and cataloging your packages, pallets, and other shipped materials at the conference hotel. Here are some quick tips on how to manage them for your conference. first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

87% of executives believe that live events will be instrumental in their B2B marketing strategy Click To Tweet. Turn Your Free Events into Blockbusters. Attendance at free events is difficult to gauge because there are no ticket sales to speak of. Pre-registration numbers may be unreliable. Conferences for the Family?

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Type of event: based on your planned objectives, you can decide on the most suitable type of event to achieve this objective. There are obviously various different types of events to choose from, including but not limited to: Conferences. Makes top-level decisions including managing the event budget. Competitions.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 15, 2022

Many professionals tasked with creating a conference for their company have neither the skill set nor the time to do so. That is why outsourcing your corporate event might be the best decision you ever made for both you and your organization. did you know that event planning is one of the top most stressful jobs ?).

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 26, 2023

This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors its 10th class of exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class member Nikki Bibbero, owner and event manager at Bibbero Meetings and Events, shares what skills have been key to her success during the industry’s continued time of uncertainty.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Since attendee churn can take a drastic toll on your brand, event, and even budget, let’s focus on seven preventative methods to keep it at bay. When most of us think of the competition, we only consider other conferences. Having a good grasp on this information will help you structure a more robust conference.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

One of the most effective ways to ensure the long-term health of your event is to convert first-time guests into loyal, life-long fans. But you can’t do that until you see the event experience through their perspective. After they register, but before the conference, please keep them in the dark. . About De-de.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4% of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9%

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Tembusu Events and Communications

JULY 5, 2023

As event planners , we dedicate ourselves to working hard to ensure effective teamwork and deliver exceptional results. In every event, whether it’s a function, ceremony, conference, or party, the hosts and promoters play a vital role in managing guest attendance.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Events have moved online and it didn’t take long for us to realise that we can reach untapped audiences while keeping costs down. Whether it’s a yoga session, interactive panel discussion or virtual conference, the popularity of virtual events has exploded and it’s paving the way for new forms of communication and collaboration.

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Maritz Global Events

JULY 3, 2019

Dan’s role oversees the meticulous planning, management and logistics of five internal events across the Maritz Global Events family, including its upcoming e4 , and Experient’s annual Envision conference. Even though he helps run a handful of complicated events, this life wasn’t really part of Dan’s plan. “I

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

Create excitement and get attendees talking before the event even starts. Registration and Onboarding Offer easy, personalized event registration. During the Event Design a space that practically begs to be explored. Post-event Stage The impact of a sincere “thank you” is unimaginable.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Give attendees a deal on your next event. On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. One of the biggest obstacles in selling an event into the future is the possibility the attendee can’t make it. Posters and banners?

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 15, 2020

I caught this Pinkcast video on a flight to a conference, so as I entered the event venue, I was more attuned to eye contact, smiles, and warm welcomes, and I can tell you, mileage varied. Some who worked the registration desk were adept at applying the 10-5 rule – many others were not. My Experiment with the 10-5 Rule.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Data protection is always on event planners’ minds. Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information: names, business titles, personal/business email addresses, phone numbers, travel itineraries and reservations and more. Data Protection. How to reduce it by more than 90%?

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