Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

With the rollout of vaccines , paired with the return to live events, planners are now faced with one of the toughest questions we’ve been faced with since our industry was shut down 12 months ago: “How do we create safe, healthy environments for our attendees while still ensuring our events are inclusive and accessible for all attendees?”.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

Bauer’s team is now diving into details of the design of the show and the experience. “It Because Mandalay Bay already has an advanced ventilation system that replaces all air many times an hour throughout the resort, Bauer feels confident in the ability to offer a safe environment. That gives me comfort,” she said.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Is it both pleasant and safe? What does the venue provide to ensure a safe and sanitary environment? By designing the entire hybrid event around the content, everything will more easily fall into place. Do I have the freedom to move things around? Yes, everything safety and hygiene-related will have to be top of mind.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

After all, the metaverse is about designing immersive, 3D experiences – and so are in-person events. Event professionals understand that architecture matters and how to design spaces to make people feel something. as a comparison: social media and not being present due to smartphones are antithetical to experience design.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2021

Creating safe spaces. Designing an engaging and relevant system. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of fostering a respectful environment, specifically reminding staff that their attitude towards people with disabilities plays an integral role in making that customer feel welcome and included.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From product launches to brand activations, VR is being used to create engaging and interactive environments that allow attendees to explore and interact with the brand in new and exciting ways. By integrating VR into events, organizers can create unique and immersive experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Everyone wants new ideas, fresh content, more momentum, more connections and more memorable experiences, and IMEX America has been carefully designed to deliver all this while making sure it’s safe but not sterile.”. The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. In-Person Focused.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 12, 2016

As a planner, it’s your obligation to ensure attendees and guests are able to partake in the activities in a safe environment. The venue should provide a safe environment. Is there a clear path outside the venue designated for emergency vehicles? Security is of utmost importance and must not ever be overlooked.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

By identifying guest flow, invasiveness and areas for improvement, event managers can build a plan that keeps venues safe while maintaining an open and inviting feel. Event venues have a unique set of security challenges–open design, an influx of guests and a varying set of security capabilities.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 26, 2023

Once event organizers understand the four belonging personas of their attendees, they can create inclusive programming and implement design interventions with each persona in mind, Dan Berger, chairman of The Belonging Project , told an EduCon audience on June 26. They have a low need to belong and low attachment anxiety.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

However, attendees at times may inadvertently overlook the tremendous efforts carried out by local organizations working hard behind the scenes to provide vibrant, safe experiences for visitors and the community as a whole.

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Redfin

AUGUST 3, 2023

Local building codes determine the minimum standards for construction, safety, and design, ensuring that the garage conversion meets essential requirements. Additionally, if your property falls under a Homeowners Association (HOA), their rules and guidelines may impose restrictions or design criteria for garage conversion.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From potential hazards to loneliness, there are several factors to consider when creating a safe environment for your canine companion. Ask a neighbor or friend to check in Kenneling your dog is always a safe option and provides peace of mind that your dog is safe while you’re away. It’s their space.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We’re tapping the talent of PCMA’s staff so they can share the design thinking and process behind the innovative experiences they create for PCMA events. Most meeting designers know that beginnings and endings matter, but struggle to craft meaningful experiences that resonate with attendees. Woohoo and safe home everyone!”

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 2, 2022

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) Maxine McIntyre has been named Venue Professional of the Year at the Venue Management Association’s Venue Industry Awards for her role in delivering COVID-safe events throughout the pandemic.

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Creative Group Inc

MAY 25, 2023

Are you committed to creating a sense of belonging and equality in every event you design? Designing events that are welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community requires a thoughtful, intentional approach to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees. Will your attendees feel comfortable and safe during your event?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. VR event design features can entertain reception guests while reinforcing topics covered during the event.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

But you can create an environment where they choose to.” The peer conferences I’ve been designing and facilitating for 27 years are different. But, as Seth Godin points out, you can create an environment where they choose to ! “You can’t make people change. ” —Seth Godin, Leadership. Change is hard.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority. Planning a safe event requires lighting that: Defines the space’s parameters and boundary.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2021

It’s this ivory tower thing for the Academy to say: ‘You’re going to show up in person, you’re going to be inspirational and aspirational because you’re going to dress really well and expensively’ ” It’s common knowledge at this point that attendees should be the starting point when designing an event.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 17, 2020

To bring people safely into the same physical space, so they can meet as they did before the pandemic. It’s nice to imagine that, if we can figure out how to bring people safely together in person in a COVID-19 world, our meetings will be the same as they were pre-pandemic. be fed safely. be fed safely.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Let’s just face it: We cannot, at any time of our day, stop from seeing something happening around the world that is a reminder of the type of environment and culture we live in right now,” said Samuel Thomas Jr., Yet it seems to be a risk that event organizers need to add to their list of safety and security considerations. she said. “If

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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. Include designated seating areas for guests who use mobility equipment. Include staging areas for mobility devices for guests who prefer to sit in seats instead.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 24, 2022

The competition design mirrors the day-to-day responsibilities of the craft professional,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC’s vice president of health, safety, environment, and workforce development. Each area was stocked with the supplies, tools, and structural frameworks needed by the competitors.

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

At Achieve, our team has been working tirelessly to plan and prepare for hosting safe events. Each day we are learning new ways to lay the groundwork for experiences that are both safe and engaging for attendees. Safe planning first requires you to think differently and more holistically.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 25, 2023

In her session this morning, Parker will expand our understanding of what it means to design gatherings infused with creativity and meaning. Parker’s bold approach to intentionally bringing people together did not escape the notice of event designers Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

” Because one of the central tenants of event design, event planning, is that you hold the lives of people in your hands during the time that they’re staying at your event. “I think that there could be many different levels of okay, to good, to great at things like experience design, and behavioral science.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Knowing people care about our environment and our planet is very comforting.”. – Amy Shen , sales coordinator, Destination Toronto. “I Through the Covid-19 pandemic and the age of uncertainty, the M&C industry has been adjusting to accommodate the importance of choice in planning safe and engaging events.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In her Stanford d.school guide and book, Susie Wise offers a framework for belonging that rests on nine parts of a journey or community experience — from the first touchpoint, the invitation to join or participate, to an intentionally designed ending. (© Belonging is a feeling, and you can’t design a feeling, she notes in her book.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 3, 2021

The event is designed to connect the key travel industry leaders in the region from the MICE, leisure, corporate travel and travel technology segments. The organiser will ensure a trade show with robust safe management measures in place to provide a safe environment for all ITB Asia attendees.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 17, 2021

As incentive planners, it is now up to us to lead events with two lenses: designing memorable – and often extravagant – experiences AND ensuring safety throughout the entire travel and event journey. Luxury & Safe : Shorter lines, smaller groups in security area. The fee is $100.00

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 9, 2019

My task: design and facilitate a two-hour community discussion in response to a bombshell announcement made by the largest employer in my tiny rural hometown of Marlboro, Vermont. I ended up designing (and moderating the first half of) a fishbowl format. What’s the best way to facilitate a community discussion? Was efficient.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

An ADMEI focus group/task force reviewed research and created a vision for the future, with practical tools and guidance to help DMCs evolve in the new business environment. Much like a design/build construction firm, DMCs act as both the architect and general contractor for their programs. Following is based on the group’s whitepaper.

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Redfin

JULY 19, 2023

Underground houses, also known as earth-sheltered homes or subterranean dwellings, have gained considerable popularity in recent years due to their unique design, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The reduced energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels contribute to a greener and more sustainable living environment.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2024

Destination boycotts do not have the intended impact that people are hoping for,” said Beth Surmont, CMP, FASAE, CAE, vice president of event strategy and design for 360 Live Media, during the Jan. As of January2024, 18 conventions have backed out of meeting in her destination due to the political environment.

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Cort

MAY 3, 2021

There’s a psychology behind creating spaces that alleviate stress for guests and staff, and the pandemic adds new wrinkles to the strategy behind effective — and safe — spaces. Take encouragement from the fact that you can create a safe environment without sacrificing exciting design. Take Distancing Into Consideration.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A recent group from Central America for 100 people designed their space with beautiful plants and trees, which was impressive and welcoming, like an urban paradise. They put their trust in us to keep them safe, knowing that we keep capacities below maximum allowable and following strict protocols. There is a desire to return to normal.

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