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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

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– Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. “We We have the same needs in the industry that keep us up at night.”

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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

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The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events.

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What Event Attendees Want Now

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There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. 16, by the global events company: Attendance at in-person events, which has risen as the worst of the pandemic has receded, is expected to hold steady over the next 12 months.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

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“When we look at our forward bookings, particularly in the group segment, which has been remarkably strong, we’re just not seeing it, yet.” The very definition of diversity was being expanded beyond what you could see, however.

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How To Craft Enticing Event Sponsorship Packages

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How To Build Event Sponsorship Packages The global events industry — which was valued at $1.1 The main driver of this growth is the surge in event sponsorships. This involves these key actions: Analyze past events: Review what worked and what didn’t in previous sponsorship deals.

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How to Get Your Boss to Sign off on Your Event Strategy

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Tavar James (left), global head of field marketing and events at Riskified, moderates a panel at CEMA Summit 2023. Two Dudes Photo) More than 500 corporate event marketers and their industry partners came together for CEMA Summit 2023, powered by PCMA, Aug.

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From Matchmaking To Content Creation: How AI Is Revolutionizing Event Planning

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Plus, AI chatbots are available around the clock, so if you’re hosting an international event across time zones, this tool can help you be there for attendees 24/7. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts. Even the most seasoned event planners get overwhelmed, especially with global events.