MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Organizations around the world, including Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, hoteliers, and various destinations, mark GMID with in-person gatherings for networking and learning. Tarnow’s final thought for planners: “There is no such thing as a self-made person.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

Cybersecurity for event planners is a recurring theme on the podcast because cyber threats are never-ending and are only getting more complex. In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question.

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InEvent

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Rising costs, inflation, staffing shortages, increased meeting volumes, shorter lead times, and heightened competition for event spaces have all created challenges for event planners and organizers.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI Wizards: The Ultimate #EventProfs Battle for Excellence,” part of the Tech Playground, promised to answer the question: Are meeting professionals — and their events — better off using gen AI? For this to happen though, event planners need to first get comfortable with the idea of AI as their co-pilot and then keep experimenting.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2024

Strategically incorporating technology into your events is not just about wowing participants—it’s about creating more meaningful connections and ensuring that every attendee walks away with an exceptional experience. The latest trend in event technology, VR has become a must-have for any cutting-edge event.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? Apply to have your event featured ! January 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Jan. Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC) Jan.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Event Budgets: Traditional, Category-Based Mindset. Event budgets come from various sources. Nothing more, nothing less!

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. On the contrary: ROI for events is quite an unambiguous concept.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike. Immersive Technology One of the big takeaways from the survey was that attendees want events to get with the times in terms of technology.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

. “I’ve always seen a divide between the technology companies,” says Nick. “Some were made up of purely technology people. And then every once in a while, I would see an event technology company that was started by someone from the events industry and they always seem different.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Attendees are not just passive observers of events; they are central protagonists in the event experience. That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why. REAL-TIME INSIGHTS INTO EVENT TRAFFIC. Planners can use Bluetooth Low Energy and RFID technology to create heat maps.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 22, 2022

Encore’s latest Planner Pulse report finds that transportation and food & beverage are the most hard-hit budget items, while large events are being planned more often on shorter notice. Another timely topic that planners weighed in on: The reasons for having their events be hybrid rather than strictly in person.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? To this end, savvy planners are being more intentional with event design.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Who will enter the data?”

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

The Event Brew squad is tackling a complex topic today; a topic most event planners have contemplated in the last two years. It’s time to talk about audience engagement on event platforms! Event professionals are divided when it comes to implementing event technology to boost audience engagement.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Meeting planners don’t have to worry about AI taking over their jobs, a new report from the World Economic Forum suggests. There’s a lot to unpack in the 296-page report released Sept. 19 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) about the impact of Large Language Models (LLM) — aka generative AI — on jobs.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Instead, event marketers should explore the middle ground between such categories, blurring the lines between the face-to-face and digital world. Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. What Are Asynchronous Hybrid Events?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Questions you need to ask to build a strategic meeting operation [pull quote] “2024 is the year of doing more events that matter, more experience-driven events that drive more engagement and connections.” A: Regular technology stack reviews and consolidations are a healthy part of running any business, and events are no exception.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Read More : 8 Engagement Tips for Your Next Hybrid Event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Planners who participate in these webinars will earn CE credits.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Since event registration is the first point of contact for your attendees, we think it’s important to make the best of it! In this blog post, we explore how to set up event registration and mention exciting features that will take your event to the next level. All The Exciting Event Technology!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! No wonder it is one of the biggest event trends to keep an eye on in 2022!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Partner Model Brad Dean “We can’t take attendance for granted anymore,” agreed Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, citing one of the hurdles facing meeting professionals looking to resume in-person events. In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. For those who host events in the foodservice and hospitality industries, HRC is a must. Event Tech Live.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. There is so much to keep track of and organize. But you also want the “wow” factor. Fewer errors are made.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. Kimberly Stone Kimberly Stone, MI&W MI&W welcomes Stone as the first-ever vice president of event technology.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. It’s not that event planners need to learn how to plan events in the metaverse or else risk staying behind. “Web 3.0 Take web 2.0

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Event sponsors are often crucial contributors to event budgets and therefore highly affect the overall attendee experience and the overall success of the event. However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. It might take more time, but it will pay off.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. Ryan is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Event Farm.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

“What’s different about Notified [is] we allow your brand to come to life and we give you the tools to self service the entire event experience and truly own your event.,” Technology has been really limiting to us over the years in terms of being able to do that in a way that’s compelling,” Magyar said.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. They’re laser-focused on doing everything they can to ensure the next event is the best yet — with more registrations, feedback, leads, revenue, and social media chatter. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning. Such is life.

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Social Tables

APRIL 24, 2018

4 in Scottsdale, Arizona, the event at TPC Scottsdale -Champions Course required various staging areas, including VIP and sponsor areas, catering to over 650,000 attendees. inspired CORT event planners to create a space that was both accessible and private for The Bay Club. 29 to Feb. The open concept of Soho House L.A.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. With Cvent Webinar, event organizers can now host webinars directly on Cvent’s platform, allowing planners to manage their events and webinars in one place.

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