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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Six Event Trends We’re Watching in 2024

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“Leading event organizers are trialing an extraordinary array of powerful applications,” Ross Dawson , the founding chairman of Sydney-based Advanced Human Technologies Group, said in Convene ’s Events Industry Forecast. The trend I’m keeping my eye on in 2024 is social media. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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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 I planned an event with (computer scientist) Ray Kurzweil to talk about what is now AI in 2016,” she recalled.

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Making Bleisure, Sustainability, and Wellness Top of Mind

Convene by PCMA

The needs, wants, and expectations of travelers, however, have shifted, and hospitality companies like Accor are shifting in turn to meet them through products and experiences that emphasize work-life balance, wellness, and sustainability. In addition, Accor has tapped Winnow’s AI technology to reduce food waste.

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Webinar: Event technology showcase – How Interprefy is leading the way in localization for live events

Convene by PCMA

Join us for an insightful discussion on how Interprefy is transforming the world of localization at global events and conferences. Learn how Interprefy’s cutting-edge technology is helping event planners break down language barriers and create truly inclusive experiences for all attendees, regardless of language or location.

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Event Trends We’ll Be Watching in 2022

Convene by PCMA

What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? The pandemic’s pause on in-person events enabled all our stakeholders to think more deeply about this. Less Is More. The Second ‘P’.

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

Endless Events

Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Check out these five tips to use the combined power of AI and data to make your next event a smash hit.