Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology. Brian Ludwig is no psychic but he does have an interest in the future; specifically, the future of event technology. Summary: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know ). Attorney, author and faculty legal advisor Ty M.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry has changed dramatically in the past two years. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Make sure you understand the AV contract.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must. A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. A good AV company will help you determine if the venue fits your needs and vision. Not Understanding Event WiFi.

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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. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

Only the outliers have a really strong feeling about where their information goes when attending an event. The social contract of attending a B2B event is based on visibility. The case I make for B2B events is that no one bats an eye about the idea that you put your name and where you live around your neck.” Nick agrees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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BCD Meetings & Events

MARCH 20, 2023

When you think of meeting or event technology, the first thing that comes to mind may be apps or registration software. Now, whilst those are integral to a modern event, we believe it's time to think more broadly about how technology can help you to accomplish your goals and objectives for your meetings and events programs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

And will virtual events be the new normal? Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start? It will take a combined effort in order to restart the event industry, both from the planners and venues, in order to begin hosting in-person events again. Venues will play a key role in the restoration of the events industry.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event platform is one of the best ways you can do that. Venue Contracts. One of the best ways to protect your event and your budget is to pay close attention to your venue contracts. Event organizers are going to help venues know what to invest money in. Health and Safety.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Someone who just graduated from college with no experience in events could use these tools to produce an adequate event in a week’s time just by pushing some buttons. They can source a venue, create a workable agenda, create marketing materials, all the things required. That is the threat,” he said.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

They cover every important aspect of planning the perfect hybrid event: technology, safety measures, and audience engagement. Before Sarah and Kelly talk about hybrid event tips and tricks, they need to go all the way back to March 2020 when Hilton pivoted from in-person events to virtual and hybrid events.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started.

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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%

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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. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be walking us through commonly heard s**t AV people say, as well as why they say it. This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#! AV people say.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Should venues be flexible? Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? With time, practices and rulings have been defined in the business of events. There was much confusion during the onset of COVID and the cancellations that followed.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Competence with event technologies are crucial—but technologies are constantly changing and it's something many end up having to learn on the fly.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

Use a risk-assessment instrument like the Risk Factor Analysis Tool from Siena College to identify the most significant risks for any event. Event Experience Leaders know how different contracts look these days. Review Refund Policies and Financial Implications. Automating communications and keeping everyone informed.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram.

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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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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips. Each venue and crew is different, so it’s tough for our clients to know exactly how to prepare and how involved they need to be. Next venue? A consistent experience in every city and state.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event Planning Certification is a certification that proves an event planner’s ability to complete event planning-related tasks. Event planners ensure that all the details of a particular event are taken care of. They work with clients to determine their budgets, choose a venue, and select vendors.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 17, 2019

Maybe you needed to switch to a bigger venue, your presenters need larger screens, or perhaps union labor was more than you thought. Now, your event’s AV cost is higher than you expected — and you need to sit down with your boss, client, or supervisor to explain. It happens. Ok, deep breaths. Is the theme on-point?

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips. Each venue and crew is different, so it’s tough for our clients to know exactly how to prepare and how involved they need to be. Next venue? A consistent experience in every city and state.

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Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40

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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 7, 2019

Maybe you needed to switch to a bigger venue, your presenters need larger screens, or perhaps union labor was more than you thought. Now, your event’s AV cost is higher than you expected — and you need to sit down with your boss, client, or supervisor to explain. It happens. Ok, deep breaths. Is the theme on-point?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Before the global health pandemic, the event industry focused on new trends and innovation; a post-pandemic world does not always allow for this flexibility, especially with all the challenges we face in our events. As planners, before the pandemic, we had longer lead times to plan events and a wider choice of venues.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 7, 2019

Maybe you needed to switch to a bigger venue, your presenters need larger screens, or perhaps union labor was more than you thought. Now, your event’s AV cost is higher than you expected — and you need to sit down with your boss, client, or supervisor to explain. It happens. Ok, deep breaths. Is the theme on-point?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Even if you’re not talking about changing cities, sometimes trying to find that independent third-party venue might save you a ton.” Yeah, the venue’s location is another great point,” says Brandt. “So If you’re stuck in multi-year contracts, it’s worth returning to your salesperson and saying, ‘This is ridiculous.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

There are plenty of fantastic apps out there that will make your life as an event planner less stressful. The key is finding the tools that work for you and the kind of events you manage. So, experiment and create a custom event technology stack that fits your needs and budget. So start as early as possible.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2024

Seeking a global footprint, FCM M&E has partnered with Hubli to offer clients an online tool featuring more than 200,000 venues worldwide. Called FCM Venue Finder, the product is based on Hubli’s site-search platform which includes controls for client-booking policies related to cost, sustainability, and other requirements.

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