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5 Ways to Encourage Pre-Event Networking For Virtual Events

Stova

One unique challenge of holding virtual events is the lack of in-person pre-event networking. For event attendees, a major draw of trade shows, business conferences, and other such events is the ability to network and speak with other professionals in their fields.

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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

Social Tables

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Event Gamification Guide: Reach Your Event Goals!

Endless Events

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.

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Future of Networking: 5 Ways to Drive Stellar Connections among Attendees in 2024

Stova

Networking is the cornerstone of successful business events. Networking is how professionals gain the knowledge they need to take projects to the next level and accelerate growth. While planning a networking event is rewarding, the job also poses challenges. Attendees are craving more opportunities to network.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Not only is Indy known for its “Hoosier Hospitality,” and the Indianapolis 500 aka “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” but the city also hosts several unique conventions and conferences that bring extensive revenue to the city. Las Vegas has also made a grand return while maintaining its title as the number one Trade Show destination.

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network. Elyse Dawson , CMP, CPCE, DES, Senior Manager, Conference Center and Events, Invesco “I’m deeply invested in exploring how generative AI tools will transform an industry focused on human connection.

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17 Ideas for Virtual Event Sponsorship Revenue

Meeting Tomorrow

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.