Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. And then just as luckily, it all came back up online,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

“We talked to our exhibitors, and they made it clear they would feel more comfortable coming to the show and bringing clients if we had some kind of testing,” she said. Plus, Mandalay Bay’s food court is right outside show floor. Read More : Story Behind the Decision to Focus on IMEX America Live; Smaller Online.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. If you’re hosting an online event, here’s what you need to know about virtual venues: What is a Virtual Event Platform? That’s where virtual event platforms come into play.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Some platforms, like Eventtia, have strong client bases in sectors such as enterprise, luxury retail, and education. Cvent’s platform enables organizations to create and manage events of all sizes, ranging from small meetings to large conferences and trade shows. For more information, discover Eventtia’s API documentation.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

The show has not taken place the past two years, but the association offers special content online under the banner, “The Show to Go.” ” While many trade shows have rolled out virtual versions of their in-person events, that option was never on the menu for the National Restaurant Association Show (NRAS). “We

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Eventbrite is a global platform provi ding online event registration solutions to event organizers, but their blog is jam-packed with fast-reads on the general subjects of event planning, promotion and tech. Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

VR opens up a world of possibilities for creating immersive and engaging games and simulations that can be used for both entertainment and educational purposes. For instance, if the event is for educational purposes, infusing VR technology with lectures and seminars can be a powerful way to enhance the learning experience.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The fortuitous shift allows IMEX to increase the size of education rooms and double the size of the hosted buyer area. Lounges and restaurants will be on the show floor. The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. People come to get education and place business,” she said.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

We also looked at people who were particularly interested in education in the past because we felt that translated well into a digital format” as the digital show included recorded learning experiences with a live chat and polling features during sessions. In-Person Application. Data Insights. Data and DEI.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

For those interested, CIC offers a Healthcare specific CMP certification , which is designed to educate planners in the healthcare industry. For details on the structure of the exam and testing periods — and to learn more about the online event planning classes — check out the ILEA website. Learn more: CMP 2. Learn more: ILEA 3.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. This is a powerful lead generation tool at exhibitions and trade shows. And what better place to create an emotional setting for your event than your online community ?

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

Aside from AR and VR, other topics include wearables, man-machine interfaces, and online video. Trade Shows Are Looking Forward to a Tempered Boom. According to the year’s Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, the number of people attending trade shows is increasing, particularly in the B2B sector.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Cindy Sample, director of NAMM trade show operations, remembers the moment well. The consensus, according to Sample, was that it was better than expected with 48,000 showing up in person and more participating online. “We All of a sudden, it wasn’t looking good,” she said bluntly. A Desire to Move Ahead. A Happy Ending.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. The planner added: “We provided a space for recognition, rejuvenation, and education.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

Bread-and-butter industry terms such as “trade show,” “exhibits/exhibitors,” “education” and “booths.” At first glance, it may seem like we’re speaking a common language with our audiences, but consider this: Are they more likely to tell colleagues they’re going to a virtual event or attending an event online ?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 got into full swing Monday with a fun run, engaging keynote presentations from Ronan Farrow and Paul Galloway, educational sessions, and one big surprise — a few numbers by singer and dancer Paula Abdul. Online attendees demonstrated they were just as excited to reconnect as those attending in person.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Utilizing these tools to enhance the corporate brand, entice customers, re-energize employees and educate attendees are all great reasons to gather. Why should you hire a professional planner?

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With so many in-person and online options, they need compelling reasons to travel to your event. The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. It puts everything they need to prepare for trade shows in one easy app.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

“Organizations knew this change was coming and they were already making strides toward it, but COVID was a catalyst for the acceleration of that change,” said Jim Obsitnik, CEO of Cadmium, an events and education platform. The goal is to bring the events and education departments together to help drive better outcomes,” Obsitnik said.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. To read about a few lessons presented during the virtual GMID education , click here. Image Alt Text: Vegas 2.jpg

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Event Industry News An online magazine delivering the latest event industry news, Event Industry News (EIN) is a go-to source for event organizers across industries edited by the one and only Adam Parry. Powered by Liz King Events, Techsytalk features articles, educational opportunities, The Event Hustler Show, and more.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article. Looking for a specific online event planning certification? CTSM: Certified Trade Show Marketer. Click through the list right here: CMP: Certified Meetings Professional. GTP: Global Travel Professional.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

7-10, which attracted 4,136 in-person participants to the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC), and 949 professionals online. Programming Educational programming played a significant role in the sustainability approach PCMA took for the event.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The quintessential virtual event type, essentially a virtual conference, is the direct online translation of an in-person conference. Online training/education event. Educational/training events are fairly easy to translate into a virtual format since it’s mainly one-way. Online trade shows and exhibitions.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

They work in a range of industries — industrial, education, consumer goods, and health care, among them. The biggest challenge, of course, is understanding the differences between online and in-person attendees, followed by developing new or improved digital marketing strategies to reach new attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 2022

As a result, we could not simply snap back to our old model of a traditional trade show and expect everyone to return just because they missed each other. We have all had to find new ways of connecting with each other these past few years,” Breen said, which left “a permanent impression on our members. From Within.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

When Maritz studied when 360,000 conference-goers registered for the same 30 trade shows (i.e., 90 show instances) spanning diverse industries over three years, what emerged is how COVID remains the events industry’s biggest plot twist.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

Advanced attribution and analytics tools (like Google Analytics and Bright Funnel) can help event marketers keep track of this metric for most online interactions. Among Fortune 500 companies, 14% reported earning $5 for every $1 spent on their trade show exhibitions.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

Trade-show floors have been packed as vendors want that face-to-face [interaction] again. We’ve also seen big numbers for education — particularly education that has [continuing education credits] attached. We think that is due to people who didn’t like learning online wanting to maximize their time on site.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Recent research by Aventri shows engagement is the No. Make sure your Covid contingency plan lays the groundwork for a compelling online experience. I’ve seen companies charge less per online ticket, but the numbers still worked in their favor when they capitalized on massive audience reach. Grow your audience.

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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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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We see in-person [events] returning at some level, but virtual offerings like online courses [and] breakout knowledge sessions are better served up digitally. The in-person event will have one charge but if the attendee chooses to get their information online, they will need to pay for it.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

They may say they are participating ‘because we always go to the trade show; because this is how we have done it for 20 years’. Another example is trade shows. When I talk to clients, I ask how they measure the success of their trade shows. So it was a successful trade show appearance, right?

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Moving to a Virtual Event – How do I get it online? . Moving your event online will require several moving parts. The first steps are to look at your event and visualize what your ideal online event would look like. This is going to look a lot different than your traditional trade show hall. Exhibitors .

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For example, Eventtia presents a varied portfolio concentrated on luxury and retail consumers and long-term clients in the education sector. It specializes in conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. This facet is pivotal for understanding the expertise offered by event software providers.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Some found success generating leads and exposure through smaller, proprietary events or online. To do this, we’re going to have to think beyond the traditional model and learn to say “yes” more often than we say, “That’s not how it’s done at a trade show.” We also need to reframe our ROI into ROO (return on objective).

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For instance, Eventtia serves various clients in luxury, retail, and education. Eventbrite Established in San Francisco in 2006, Eventbrite has focused on crafting specialized online registration and ticketing solutions. Understanding the expertise of event software providers hinges on this factor.

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