Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Open registration. What about virtual event timelines ?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. The enemy of success is not failure, but comfort,” she said.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this chapter, we cover everything from contactless solutions to food and beverage preparation, along with several other best practices to make attendees feel as safe as possible when returning to live experiences. Speaker Training: Bigger & Better. Smaller & More Personalized Experiences. Higher Expectations From Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Sustainability Education Manufacturing Incentives 259

Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Event ROI Challenges: A Lack Of Analytics.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 15, 2022

With some preparation, you can host memorable webinars that people want to attend and share with their teams and colleagues. For example, webinars need to deliver on whatever you sell the audience on the event registration page. Zoom fatigue is a general sense of burnout or anxiety from online meetings.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Planner Meeting Promotion Events 52

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

After powerful Hurricane Ida swept through New Orleans on August 29, several meeting groups had decisions to make—and quickly—about whether to proceed with their events in the city in the days and weeks that followed. Association staff and vendors landed in New Orleans on August 25, 26, and 27 to prepare for the August 29 start.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. In the virtual space, this could involve XR avatars “meeting” in virtual breakout rooms, or communicating through a multi-participant instant messenger or video chat.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The meeting experience is often more about how attendees feel rather than what they think. As meeting professionals, our purpose is to transform organizations through live events. Event hashtags are nothing new, so attendees are already prepared to look for and use them. Invite speakers to practice gratitude.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 18, 2023

A professional emcee isn’t just for introducing speakers—it’s a role that can help with event marketing, audience experience, risk management, and more. Virtual-meeting emcees need additional technical skills, especially around online engagement tools, as well the ability to talk into a camera in a way that connects with the audience.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2020

For instance, say you want to put together the platform and registration technology. But you will have to account for your virtual event platform , which will be your stage, your breakout rooms, your meeting rooms, and everything in between. Do you need small meeting rooms or breakouts? The more accurate you are, the better!

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! Prepare to be flexible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel period. Are You Ready to Start Planning Safely for Your Next Meeting? Contact Us Below.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Attendee-Influenced Event Content In 2024, events will be tailored to meet the needs and desires of attendees more than ever before. So if you’re planning an event, be sure to pay close attention to what your attendees want, and be prepared to make changes on the fly to meet their needs.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The meeting room is private and dedicated to our most important stakeholders. Speaker X, Speaker Y, and Speaker Z will conduct sessions in the Main Room, Room #2, and Room #3. Additionally, make sure you specify a communication plan or meeting plan. How often do you want to meet with your vendors?

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Eventtia

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you are hosting a simple virtual meeting or a complex, in-person event, a great event invitation to capture the attention of your audience is crucial. Mention any speakers, activities, etc., Registration for the conference is now open. To register, please visit [Link to registration page].

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Keep reading to find out how flagship hospitality conferences and hospitality mega-events are preparing to tackle the industry’s most important topics. . Registration is now open, but availability for the event is limited in order to provide attendees with a more immersive experience. . Cvent CONNECT. Mountain Travel Symposium.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 75 percent of respondents to a recent Meeting Professionals International survey said they were seeing increases in AV costs—and about 25 percent of them said the increases were more than 10 percent. The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. Skip the projection.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To illustrate, here’s a list of some of the most popular event KPIs from a demand generation funnel perspective: Registrations. Here are a few examples: Registrations from target accounts. Speaker fees . Onsite event registration software. Create a Strategy for Onsite Registration. Gross revenue. Venue rental fees.

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Blue Spark Event Design

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This can be done through email, social media, a registration system, or even through traditional mail. Make sure to include line items for each of the following: Per person expenses: This should include registration fees, flights, transportation to the hotel, lodging, and any other costs associated with attending the conference.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth. Bonus tip: Add direct links to sponsor pages, speaker profiles, and other participating business sites to further expand the event’s reach. Provide informational content that your audience will find valuable.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The reception, bar, restaurant and meeting spaces all surround the focal point—the lounge area. Every hotel has rooms and meeting spaces, but the Penta Lounge is what sets the Penta Hotels apart. Meeting spaces at Pentahotel Leipzig. They use it to work and meet clients.’. Commitment to sustainability initiatives.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals. Creative consulting can be critical to this preparation. . All you or your speakers need to do is plug in the right content. It’s a win-win for everyone! .

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Some of the more common types of corporate events include the following: Trade shows are larger events that unite people who want to experience products, exchange ideas, learn new skills, gather leads, and meet other folks in the industry. Networking events are designed to help folks meet other people in their industry and learn new things.

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Event Planning Vendor Seminar Speakers 52

Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. I’ll illustrate with the area where I have most experience: providing education at these meetings.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s preparing for the unexpected. These include: Challenges with sponsors, performers, or speakers, including pulling out at the last minute. Hopes are high that most meetings and events will have an in-person component this year and beyond, but we know what happens to the best-laid plans. It’s embracing adaptability.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A physical, in-person conference typically involves multiple speakers separated in different rooms or areas. These speakers can cover different topics in different sessions, and there can be various other types of activities included in the event agenda (contests, networking sessions, campfire sessions, etc. ). Ideal for: internal use.

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Virtual Events Remote Trade Show Speakers 62

Eventtia

OCTOBER 24, 2022

100 speakers. This service is especially relevant when the event preparation time is short and/or for large events that include multiple elements. After a couple of meetings with the Eventtia team, the W2W organizers determined aspects such as: The event agenda. 1,149 virtual attendees. 709 in-person attendees. + Waste2Worth.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Introduction While the purpose of meetings and events is for knowledgeable speakers to share information with their audience, there’s another important reason why attendees attend in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. Many of them seek to increase their network and meet valuable people to build connections. It’s who you know.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 24, 2022

100+ speakers. ? This service is especially relevant when the event preparation time is short and/or for large events that include multiple elements. They also helped to manage the speakers’ streaming connection to the virtual stage. 1,149 virtual attendees virtuales. 709 in-person attendees. Waste2Worth. Target Audience.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As Maggie Kearney, meeting and publications manager with the International College of Surgeons–U.S. While you could shorten your meeting just enough to eliminate the final meal—as 44 percent of our survey respondents suggested—there are less drastic ways to trim the fat. Some may need a meal prepared by a kosher caterer.

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Contracts Contracts Sponsors Attendee 105

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 2022

When Meryl Evans is deciding whether to watch a webinar or participate in a digital event, the first thing she considers is not the speakers or subject matter, she told an audience at Convening Leaders 2022 in January. Download Cornell University’s accessible meeting and event checklist. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Choose a memorable page name, select the most appropriate event category (conference, meet-up, concert, festival, etc.) Add co-hosts who have a large audience already, such as artists, speakers, business owners, or other event partners. Promote early-bird registration. . Highlight keynote speakers or special guests.

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