Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Playing on the small-batch distilling and culinary legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is approaching its annual World Education Congress as a personally crafted experience that allows attendees to build a calendar of sessions that fits their career goals. Act accordingly.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2021

Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Travel Association has kicked off its “ Let’s Meet There ” campaign, unveiled at MPI’s WEC 2021 , to further propel the comeback of PMEs. Currently, about 35 percent of U.S. The post U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The solution for easing fears of breakthrough Covid cases and holding the attention of Zoom-fatigued attention spans may be as simple as stepping outside the ballroom for meeting inspiration. Following are stirring ways to breath fresh air into meetings and a bonus idea for when Mother Nature has other plans.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Jennifer Beindorf Research over the past two years shows that event attendance continues to increase—from business/industry events to music festivals and sporting events. Or leverage the event app pre-, on site, and post-event to allow attendees to connect with each other and keep the networking going.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Albrian Contreras/Tourism Calgary) Birds may head south for the winter, but meeting planners are flocking north to experience the billion reasons that Calgary is the ultimate host city — any time of year. When it’s complete in June 2024, the BMO Centre will offer more than 500,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Albrian Contreras/Tourism Calgary) Birds may head south for the winter, but meeting planners are flocking north to experience the billion reasons that Calgary is the ultimate host city — any time of year. When it’s complete in June 2024, the BMO Centre will offer more than 500,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. Afterwards, she began working in sports, as a customer service and community relations manager with DC United. Horan turns to this quote when she works to bring her meeting visions to life. Find a remedy.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2022

As destination and corporate conferences and meetings are making a comeback, I have noticed that the trend of incorporating wellness into events is proving to be more popular than ever. Not only can incorporating wellness activities into a meeting encourage relaxation and focus, it can help attendees try something new and out of the box.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 2, 2021

Planners can recommend a few tactics for attendees to counter the challenge, and also employ a few of their own. While many in the meetings business are starting to feel optimistic about the return of in-person events thanks to mass vaccinations, masks will still be required for most events even if local laws do not dictate it.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! The hotel also features adaptable indoor spaces with modern amenities for business meetings and social gatherings. For more detailed information, visit the Porsche Experience Center’s official website.

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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. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2022

For JoAnne Spitale , Meetings Manager for SB Expos & Events, an active Digital Event Strategist certification not only gave her the knowledge she needed to keep up with these changes, it also showed employers the depth of her expertise. My sports management degree led me to my first “real” job working for a sport-related non-profit.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s good news for planners looking to pair the reliable draw of spa, resort and golf attractions with the proximity to the lively art, culture, food and beverage found in and around downtown. The scenic retreat promises 20,000 square feet of event space, plus one of the largest resort swimming pools in North America at 400 feet.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Join the inVOYAGE retreat as we take 100 of the top luxury brands to Rosewood Villa Magna, to network under one roof in a truly spectacular, luxury incentive showcase. Groups can follow different routes, meet at various locations throughout the city, or opt for a premium version with more exclusive gastronomic offers.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

Nelson was promoted to dual president and CEO of both Visit KC and Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. For the past ten years, Nelson maintained her role as president and CEO of Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. in San Diego, where Armstrong was previously assistant vice president of global travel and meetings.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Planners can curate events that honour local traditions, offering guests an unforgettable journey into the city's rich cultural tapestry. For event planners, this venue provides the perfect setting for intimate and elegant lunch gatherings.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 28, 2024

These alliances are more than fleeting handshakes; they are meticulously woven networks of trust, collaboration, and the ceaseless pursuit of innovation. It’s paramount for event planners to meticulously curate collaborations that not only promise profitability but also embody robust sustainability and business ethics.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Just when you thought Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus couldn’t get better, we’ve enhanced our tech-features, and added new amenities, building additions, artwork, and more meeting and event space, making our campus more convenient than ever! Meeting Space. Planners have access to more than 140,000 sq. Contact Information.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. meeting destination has much to offer groups who seek big-city cultural amenities with a memorable vibe. destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. of flexible meeting space.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally. Want to see your event agency in this list? Submit it here. 21st Century Expo Group, Inc.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Scott Craighead.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Event planners and property managers know, however, that getting residents to attend events isn’t always easy. In this post, we explore engaging and exciting resident event ideas that event planners, property managers, and resident activity coordinators can use to get tenants excited. Meet your neighbors day. Movie night.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including an array of quirky, unique spaces for more intimate gatherings, including The Shag Room and The Manor. Name badges will be mailed in advance, InHouse Physicians will conduct temperature checks and barriers will be in place for meeting spaces. Elia Beach club is primed to open this month.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

On Monday night, a huge welcome ceremony and celebration welcomed thousands of international and local buyers and exhibitors to the 2023 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings & Event at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. The annual AIME convention is the Asia-Pacific region’s most important business events industry trade show.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It was through joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 1983 that he learned a lot about the industry. MPI has been instrumental for me in learning and gaining practical meetings experience. When I began in sales and events, the educational component and networking were amazing,” he says.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore the grandeur of these venues and discover why they are the perfect choice for planners aiming to create impactful spectacles of all sizes. A stadium isn’t solely the domain of sports fans; it’s a dynamic space for hosting many different types of corporate events and social gatherings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Every year IMEX America takes over Las Vegas bringing in thousands of event planners and professionals from throughout the world. When you come as a hosted buyer all expenses are paid and in return, you commit to a set number of meetings with suppliers at IMEX. . For men, this could mean a sports jacket, button-downs and dress pants.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

WATCH NOW: Freshen Up Your General Session Design: Corporate Stage Design Ideas for 2024 Aaron Barlow , Meeting Tomorrow’s Event Designer, kicked off with fresh stage decor. This encouraged attendees to sit close to the stage (great for the presenters’ energy) and to network. This was all done with lights and only hotel furniture.”

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. How to host digital hangouts for networking. Nearly half!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Are you ready to step up your meeting outcomes? When 50 first-time attendees showed up, the conference design team, chaired by Joe Scully, senior director of meeting and event management at John Hancock Financial Services, made sure they were given ribbons to alert others of their status. Make Meeting a Team Sport.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 20, 2022

More than 2,000 meetings, 70 luxury hotels and destination specialists, 75 agencies and corporate planners from all over the UK, EMEA, North America and LATAM. And what an event it was – especially coming right on the eve of one of the globe’s greatest sporting fixtures, the FIFA World Cup.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 30, 2023

Mazatlán, the Mexican beach destination on the Pacific Coast, which was recognized by the World Travel Awards as the Leading Destination in Mexico and Central America, has established itself as an international destination for incentives, meetings, congresses and conventions.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Climate Pledge Arena, a sports and entertainment venue that opened last October in Seattle, is a showcase for sustainable innovation and best practices, from the top of its solar-power-generating roof down to its hockey rink’s “green” ice made from harvested rainwater and maintained by an electric-powered Zamboni.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That brutal attack was fresh on Lauren Parr’s mind as two protesters from the audience rushed and jumped on the stage as a plenary session was about to get underway at last year’s Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for Earth and planetary scientists at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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