Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Luckily, there are tons of event technology solutions that savvy event planners can use to help stand out from the crowd. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Luckily, there are tons of event technology solutions that savvy event planners can use to help stand out from the crowd. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

We also dive into different event types events and how to manage them. There are tips for B2B events, conferences and campus events. PS: If you need some help planning your next event, here’s our event planning checklist , yours for free! Make Magic with Event Technology.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

At Freeman, this insight validated our decision to invest in the data analysis and digital event technology that would allow more people to attend our clients’ trade shows and conferences on their own terms, including virtually, through livestreaming or on-demand video. Enough is not only enough, it’s perfect.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two conference leaders have announced new tech resources that meet attendees’ changing expectations and communication styles. News from Freeman and AIM Group underlines the growing emphasis on technology solutions for attendee communications. chatbots to Freeman’s trade show and conference customers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2023

Perhaps the only thing more impressive than the sunsets seen from our step-out balconies are the teams that bring unforgettable meetings and events to life across our expansive 100,000 square feet of refined function space. When executed properly, a conference, meeting, trade show or other gathering is a thing of beauty.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This exciting event trend has been around for ages, but thanks to the speedy development of event technology solutions, it has now reached brand new heights. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments. How To Gamify Events?

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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. A Pinch Of Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality.

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Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 296

Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2018

ILEA Live is a yearly conference held for the association members to meet in one place, network, grow professionally and stay informed on what is happening globally. It’s not event planning 101 but a very indepth dive into live events. Jen Poyer of Event Technology Consulting ( @ILEALosAngeles ).

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

As the scale and importance of these gatherings continue to grow, the need for more sophisticated and efficient event lead capture mechanisms has also increased. Exhibitors, organizers, and sponsors all must capture leads, score leads, and retrieve them post-event for meaningful follow-up.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

The survey of 700 senior executives, titled “ The Event Marketing Evolution: An Era of Data, Technology, and Revenue Impact ,” found that the fastest-growing companies are increasing event activity the most, with one-day conferences as the most popular format. Align events programs based on impact on revenue.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

“We recently had our first in-person event in 2022 and our attendance numbers were down,” Lisa Simpson , CMP, vice president, events and supplier relations for the American Staffing Association shared on the PCMA Catalyst forum. For those who have already had a meeting this year: Are you seeing an increase or decrease in attendance?

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 2, 2023

Howard is the Founder and CEO for the Event Leadership Institute, a leading provider of best-in-class training and education for the events industry through online, on-demand video professional development classes, interviews with industry leaders, white papers, webinars, and live events.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 16, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a large-scale industry conference, an exciting product launch, or a professional workshop, employees will feed off the excitement and enjoy professional development and networking opportunities. Once the event wraps up, your team will be reenergized for whatever’s coming next. When will the event take place?

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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? Is it event technology?

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 28, 2019

But it does introduce a whole new way for people to experience games, videos, and other content — meaning it’s a key technology for meeting professionals and event planners to understand. Why is VR for events so powerful? VR meeting and collaboration spaces. Games and branded experiences.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 27, 2022

I turned one car show into two the next year, into four the next year, into 10 the following year. And so I became a trade-show producer. On finding a new direction through failure: What I didn’t realize as being a trade-show producer is everything is about your gate — the people that you end up getting in the door.

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Stova

JULY 27, 2023

Welcome to the world where creativity meets technology – the realm of immersive events that captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. Unleashing the Power of Event Technology for Unforgettable Experiences 1. The fusion of innovation and imagination holds the key to crafting unforgettable experiences.

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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% 21st Century Expo Group, Inc.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more.

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Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 28, 2019

But it does introduce a whole new way for people to experience games, videos, and other content — meaning it’s a key technology for meeting professionals and event planners to understand. Why is VR for events so powerful? VR meeting and collaboration spaces. Games and branded experiences.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 21, 2019

Every event has it’s pros and cons and as a meeting planner, event manager or marketer that runs events you know that the days can be long and challenging. Which way an event feels to you at the end of the day is all about the choices you make, the mental approach you have, and your preparation for the event.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sustainability is also one of the standout design features of this master planned smart city, and groups can expect to see plenty of green space and dozens of LEED-certified buildings while meeting here. Read on for the top five reasons why Incheon makes the perfect base for business events. A city within a smart city. Safety first.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

Meeting and event planners are working quickly to transfer their in-person events online in light of COVID-19. But for many planners, there’s still one missing piece of the virtual events puzzle: Sponsorships. How do you generate event sponsorship revenue when the traditional methods are on-hold? Branded swag.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A recent survey at IBTM World finds planners expecting wider adoption in 2019, while a facial-recognition product won the show's emerging-technology award. Last year, only 10 percent cited facial recognition, while 42 percent said interactive screens.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

“[This] is why the next five to 10 years is going to be so fascinating for the event industry — we’re in a bit of an unbundling phase,” Ali said. This is good news for event and trade show organizers, as “at the end of the day, they still may win out but will have a completely different offering.”.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 3, 2019

Throughout the entire design process, we wanted our new home to embody the people and values that make Meeting Tomorrow unique. Get event technology news, trends and tips delivered straight to your inbox every month. In late February, we moved into our bright and airy new building in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Here are just a few examples of the most common and popular types of corporate events: Product launch: one of the most common types of corporate events, a product launch event may be held internally/privately or externally (customer-facing) to generate buzz and drive more sales of the launched product.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

With the rise of robust event management platforms, retail companies can now create immersive experiences and host events , gather valuable data, and ensure positive brand-associated memories for attendees and customers. We can’t ignore the impact of event technology on a retail company’s events strategy.

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