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. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The Meetings Show Asia Pacific makes a roaring debut in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2023 Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winner and Tree-Fan Events CEO Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, PMED, started a new group called “ Fit Mindful Mavens : Where Boardroom Brilliance Meets Fit Resilience” to help event producers manage their personal needs while advancing their careers.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Achieving conference success ultimately requires careful orchestration between the event team, partnering agencies, and other departments, which is where a pre-event checklist template comes into play. Keep reading for our pre-event checklists that will help you optimize conference and event planning. We did the work for you!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A company event , a festival, a conference? Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Create your event budget.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

From corporate conferences to large social gatherings, planning an event in a destination away from home is quite an undertaking. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? She continues, “Meetings and events are much like a puzzle. Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

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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. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue.

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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. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. According to Bizzabo’s State of in-person B2B conferences report , a whopping 64.6% of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2023

More than 9,000 years ago, Phoenix was overrun by mammoths and nomadic tribes and there wasn’t a Phoenix event venue in sight. If you’re looking to plan an event in this growing metropolis, you’ll want to take a peek at these 26 great Phoenix event venues. They market themselves as the meeting place for the culturally curious.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 23, 2023

Searching for event venues in the Mini Apple? Look no further than this list of 23 next-level meeting spaces in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The venue has several spaces to use: The Flour Tower: This is the museum’s signature space, located in the former mill’s grain elevator. The Neu Neu can meet your needs.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s tough to imagine a meeting that might run more smoothly than the Event Services Professionals Association’s annual conference, the most recent edition of which took place in late January in Indianapolis. And if I am not very familiar with a certain venue or vendor, someone else on our team will be.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

But the multi-purpose venue won’t just be for competition; event planners will be able to utilize several areas of the facility for their events — depending on the time of year. The Podium , which was 10 years in the making, is first and foremost a sports venue. “We Curt Wagner/ Convene ). Curt Wagner/ Convene ). More Than Sports.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. Marisa Roberge, nCino’s associate director of global conferences & events, had prior experience with TSEC in her previous job. Read More: Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the in-person meeting industry. Though it took too long to recognize that COVID-19 spreads via air transmission , we finally have effective procedures (vaccine mandates, masking, air quality standards, and social distancing) to reduce infection risk at in-person meetings. It depends!

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Phoenix Convention Center is equipped to host conferences, meetings, and exhibitions large and small. With an enviable track record as the host of high-profile mega events, Arizona’s sunny capital city is now firmly established as a premier destination for meetings and gatherings of all sizes.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Timing is Everything.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

When planning any event, whether a small gathering or a major public event, having the right type of security is important to ensure the safety of everyone involved: attendees, staff, and vendors. Guest Security Guest security is imperative for a successful conference. They should also be familiar with the venue and the event protocol.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re planning a conference, it’s very likely you’ll need to contract and negotiate a hotel room block for your attendees. Otherwise, you might not be able to access your meeting space early enough. Additionally, you get to meet the hotel staff, see their parking space and inspect their rooms.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

To fortify your brand, strengthen your community, and develop even stronger relationships with your customers, you’ve finally decided to put on your inaugural user conference. But at the same time, user conferences are a massive undertaking, requiring a lot of planning and precision. What is a user conference? That’s great news!

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Achieving conference success ultimately requires careful orchestration between the event team, partnering agencies, and other departments, which is where a pre-event checklist template comes into play. Keep reading for our pre-event checklists that will help you optimize conference and event planning. We did the work for you!

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Say hello to the world of Steel City and its vibrant collection of event venues. As you explore the event venues in this dynamic metropolis, be prepared to uncover an array of extraordinary spaces that mirror Pittsburgh’s spirit of innovation and hospitality, leaving an indelible mark on any occasion. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. GBT’s paper outlines several ways travel can reinforce this movement to revitalize connection and culture in meetings and business, further exemplifying the dynamics of business travel.

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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.” Don’t worry!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Conference Confidence. Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program for Diversity & Inclusion,” where they tackled the not-always-straightforward topic of DEI. Of meeting planners, 68.3

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. 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.”

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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. Talk it out with your AV vendor. Maggie Kearney, meeting & publications manager, International College of Surgeons–U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose. Before the meeting, create a list of big-picture topics to discuss and questions to ask, including: How much money are you hoping to raise at this event?

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs. Not only do you have event planners and managers, but you’ll also work with convention planners, event coordinators, meeting planners, and more.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

We are delighted to announce that Bizzabo has launched strategic partnerships with The Vendry and Convene to enhance your venue sourcing and attendee experiences. Convene is a premium hospitality company renowned for its tech-enabled meeting and event spaces. Not sure where to start when searching for an event venue?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Often though, we don’t give the same attention to your vendors, exhibitors and event staff, but it’s critical to keep them in mind. However, with some planning and a great WiFi vendor, this is easily preventable. . Was it fast enough?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

For answers to those questions and more, there are meeting and events legal experts such as Jonathan T. In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Too often, planners end up footing the bill for mistakes and mismanagement on the part of vendors, all of which could have been avoided beforehand.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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