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. When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While event professionals and destination organizations are gearing up for IMEX America this October, it’s time to revisit and emphasize several meeting trends destinations must embrace to be successful. Understanding what meeting planners seek is essential to securing RFPs. Events need to be transformational.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Keep It Down.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Steering clear of these common pitfalls is key to ensuring that your event not only meets its goals but also provides a memorable and gratifying experience for everyone involved. Last-minute Changes Permitting last-minute slide changes by speakers can lead to unnecessary stress and disorganization.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Keep It Down.

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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. I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. Find a remedy.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” This preparation falls in line with her favorite quote, by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham: “Make no little plans.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 21, 2019

Careers are oftentimes forged when people meet the right folks at the right times. Of course, tech events are where you get to meet your colleagues and get an insight into what they are currently working on. Of course, tech events are where you get to meet your colleagues and get an insight into what they are currently working on.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 5, 2022

What do you do if your speaker goes off the rails? Let’s say the speaker goes off script and says things that don’t align with your company? What questions do you ask of the speaker to prevent this from happening? The speaker was very famous. Clarify Why You Want To Hire a Keynote Speaker. Nightmare scenarios?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. Sun identified eight strengths that were commonly mentioned.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

You’ve built an all-star lineup of virtual speakers for your next event. It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. 5 Benefits of Creating and Maintaining Incredible Speaker Relationships.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. The first event of the new year, Smart Meetings’ Incentive Experience event in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a 3-day excursion at the Hotel Xcaret Arte. The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is opening its meeting spaces for an early-week experience away.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. The technology adoption was extraordinary.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Romie Dr. Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts. Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

clock hour toward your Certified Meeting Professional certification or re-certification in Domain A: Strategic Planning. When it comes to planning successful meetings and events abroad, preparation is critical, requiring research, patience, and practice. Speaker: John S. This webinar is for U.S. Foster, Esq.,

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Is it an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded professionals or is it a chance to interact with potential future business partners? Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event. Morning meet-ups can be productive as well. It sounds simple, but often gets overlooked.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 16, 2021

With only two internal team members, who had responsibilities other than meeting planning, they waited until two months prior to the event date and attempted to plan, manage, and execute the virtual event on their own. When they called us in a panic to help them train over eighty virtual speakers, our team was ready.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One thing I’ve used is a no-book-in-advance, 15-minute session to meet with a subject matter expert at the event.”. I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Gaudini has one last trick. “If

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 30, 2021

Top meeting professionals and dignitaries met this week at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Loudoun County, Virginia, to celebrate the return to business at Smart Meetings’ first face-to-face event of 2021, Mid-Atlantic Experience. In 2019 alone, meetings brought in $17 million in revenue to the area. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After the wild ride meeting professionals have been on for the last year, the last thing you probably want to think about is buckling up for another spin around the sun, but now is the time to set yourself up for success in 2022—a year many are predicting will be a banner 365 days for meetings and conventions. Speaker, Drummer for P!NK,

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2023

Engaging sessions are a must-have for successful business meetings, but what happens in-between can be just as vital. In The Palm Beaches, helping event planners create unforgettable moments Between-The-Sessions is what sets meetings apart. For a fresh take on traditional conventions and meetings, put nature on the agenda.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

Some are eager to get back to in-person meetings, while others are hesitant to be around others again. Those tips are organized below to give you the edge while planning your next meeting. Include multiple methods of communication between attendees, speakers and organizers. Invite exciting speakers to keep attendees focused.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2023

When you meet in The Palm Beaches, local industry leaders like Amanda are available to elevate the meetings experience, Between-The-Sessions. Engaging sessions are a must-have for successful business meetings, but what happens in-between can be just as vital. Ready to elevate your next meeting?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. Gallen to meet the team from START Global at a small event co-organised by them and to learn more about their work and the innovation that comes out of this event. I travelled to St. Gallen There are about 1,500 rooms in the city of St.

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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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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. One of the top influencers for the industry was TED which forever changed the speaker-audience format worldwide. Here’s How the Meetings Industry Changed around the World.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Does it ever seem like you’re spending way too much time in meetings, burning through valuable time that you could’ve used to actually work? Do you leave these meetings confused and unsure what you’re next steps should be? Executives report spending an average of nearly 23 hours per week in meetings.

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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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