Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The announcement yesterday that London-based virtual streaming giant Hopin was purchasing the physical event services company Boomset was another step in the direction of an end-to-end hybrid meeting solution. The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. There is space for quality smaller players as well.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season. In-person Makes a Comeback.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As listeners of the Event Tech Podcast already know, choosing the right event platform is one of the most important decisions event planners can make for their long-term event strategy. Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. How did they go about creating this report?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. State of Virtual Meeting Tools. How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. Press play and join them!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Will GroupSync Marketplace act as Expedia for meetings? Instant Group Booking at Scale Choice joins hoteliers Marriott , Hilton and IHG on the platform that allows meeting planners to direct book without the need to submit an RFP. Read More: Is the RFP Dead?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. At Endless Events, we believe that event platforms and technology should be the basis of a modern event strategy. 10 Benefits Of Event Platforms.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

So much so that many event platforms are now in fact calling themselves community platforms too! The pandemic normalized virtual events , improved their production quality, and sped up the adoption of event platforms. Instead, connections and event-related experiences were at best scattered across several social media platforms.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 22, 2024

The post FCM Meetings & Events launches global venue finder platform appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. We’re experiencing and anticipating a steady annual growth rate of demand at 12 per cent year on year for in-person meetings, which means we have some exciting opportunities coming our way.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Event platforms can be an event planner’s best friend. That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Finally, we explain how event platforms can help planners measure event ROI and reach their goals.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! What we’ve been preaching instead is a radical shift in your event planning mindset: putting event technology at the center of your event strategy. The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022!

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, technology stands as a pillar for innovation, especially in the realm of corporate events. Cutting-Edge Event Technology Trends The landscape of corporate events is continually being reshaped by emerging technologies.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While the way forward might have been uncertain a year ago, the path is now becoming very clear: event technology should be at the core of your event strategy. event design : signage, swag, event layout, meeting room design, exhibit floor design, and other event creative ingredients. Step Aside, Event Technology Coming Through!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She has been building the platform by using it for her DMC clients and soft launched to others. “As The platform makes it easier to support small local vendors, an authentic touch a lot of planners—and attendees—are looking for right now. That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

In a bid to dominate the meetings industry, MeetingPlay and Aventri (MPAV), which merged in January, have acquired eventcore. The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. A Successful Merger.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success. Technological considerations play an important role in creating RFPs. Your technology can make or break your event. Does your event app need to accommodate branding and logos specific to the meeting?

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2022

Pricing transparency in event technology companies is lacking, to say the least. Many event platforms offer no pricing structures at all while others only give ballpark estimates. As a recent Skift Meetings article points out, event planners often have no time or energy to sit through long demos and discuss pricing for weeks.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

Our resident hosts, Will and Brandt, welcome a guest to talk about virtual and hybrid event platforms. In one of the most resourceful conversations in the history of this podcast, Kyle talks about how event platforms have adapted since last year and where are they going next. Virtual & Hybrid Event Platforms: All About Automation.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. If you’re hosting an online event, here’s what you need to know about virtual venues: What is a Virtual Event Platform? A virtual event platform is software that lets you host events virtually. Event Compatibility.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

To fully understand the importance and impact of AI on the meetings space, Smart Meetings spoke with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber , to glean some sense of how it can be a helpful tool for planners. With the use of AI, Dubber captures key moments and insights within an online meeting space.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

However, there are still quite a few misconceptions flying around regarding the differences between a virtual event platform and a virtual event production company. And the same goes for your virtual event platform – much like the nails, there’s no way you can throw a virtual event without one. To do this, you’ll need some nails.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The post American Express Meetings & Events launches evolution of Meetings Insights platform appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Equipped with easy access to in-depth and tailored analyses, clients can confidently make fast, data-driven decisions that maximize savings and meetings program ROI.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We The Back-up Plan.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

It’s not a separate technology but a discipline and you’ll find it baked into an escalating amount of new and old tools. What does that mean for the meetings industry? Tools enable us to come together and work on something greater than ourselves, as do meetings. AI is here. It might be our salvation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. Select a platform that is intuitive, easy to access and with readily available resources,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Investor meetings can be the single most important event companies produce throughout the year, and expectations start at perfection. These meetings offer a chance to showcase the vitality of the business, gain valuable feedback, and secure funding for continued longevity. Aim for placing primary speakers at a 10 a.m.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g. of attendees say they expect in-person conferences to use modern technology (e.g. What is event technology? Think again!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Comparison: Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough? Dive into platforms with our So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Events Platform webinar! Platforms are the new venues? (10-min Virtual Event Platforms: Why An “All-In-One” Solution Just Won’t Cut It.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The post The Meetings Show Asia Pacific makes a roaring debut in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In addition, the Events Industry Council (EIC) provided introductory sessions for their Sustainable Event Professional Certificate Course, offered for the first time in the region at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Today on the Event Tech Podcast we are talking all about how to choose event technology and why cost should not be the sole deciding factor. Ths topic orginated when Will and Brandt came across the article from G2 Planet , Why Cost Should NOT be the Deciding Factor in Choosing Event Technology (And What Should be Instead).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. Attendees could share the sessions or talk about how they are adjusting their programs with other meeting professionals through the app.

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Eventtia

APRIL 22, 2024

Choosing the right event ticketing platform can be a game-changer for event managers. The right event ticketing platform enables organizers to coordinate every detail in their interaction with the attendees. The right event ticketing platform enables organizers to coordinate every detail in their interaction with the attendees.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 19, 2024

For both meeting hosts and participants, A.I.’s Two technology suppliers recently incorporated A.I. features into their event-management platforms to enhance the attendee’s experience and the host’s results. Capturing Interaction In the virtual-events niche, platform provider StreamAlive has launched a generative A.I.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. ExCel plans to hold a minimum of 12 meetings with local stakeholders annually to support crime reduction. At over 100,000 sq.

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