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. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose. Before the meeting, create a list of big-picture topics to discuss and questions to ask, including: How much money are you hoping to raise at this event? Will the event require sponsors?

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

According to a recent MPI Meetings Outlook survey, 85 percent of respondents expect to see price increases in ground transportation, and 38 percent expect those increases to be higher than 10 percent. Try getting a sponsor for this. • warned one respondent to a MeetingsNet survey on meeting cost-savings ideas. Event-Tech.

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Transportation Sponsors Vendor Venue 95

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

How the meetings industry is celebrating #GMID2023 Destinations across the United States are showing just how much #meetingsmatter. This year marks the sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), hosted by U.S. It’s so vital that it’s worth celebrating, read below see ways meeting profs are doing just that.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Determine engagement and networking tools you can use to enhance the event, like polls, Q&A, chat, 1:1 meetings, and live giveaways. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine what health and safety measures are needed to meet local regulatory requirements and make participants feel comfortable.

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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

Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. Industry research finds that inflation is up, labor availability is down, and many of planners’ trusted vendor partners closed during the pandemic. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. Scheduled Speakers A successful event website must have a dedicated section for scheduled speakers.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting. The solution: provide (sponsor branded?)

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Communications Communications Meeting Sponsors 62

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Ultimately, event technology services let you create unforgettable experiences and extend the life of your event long after the doors have closed and speakers have gone home.

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MeetingPool

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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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

The term covers project management across every aspect of an event, which can be anything from finding speakers to sending out post-event surveys. Do you need to find sponsors? Finding venues (or online event platforms), vendors, speakers, sponsors, etc. How many attendees can I expect? What event tech do I need?

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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. Sponsored by: Register for the webinar below:

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Contracts Contracts Preparation Meeting 61

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Speaker: Joan Eisenstodt Principal, Eisenstodt Associates LLC Former Chair, ASAE Ethics Committee. . Moderator: Rob Carey Sr. Content Producer, MeetingsNet. .

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Planner Meeting Vendor Sponsors 77

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. This simple question gives you the direction you need to make sure you’re not only meeting the needs of your client but that you’re also meeting the needs and expectations of your audience. You’re not alone.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Add vendor timelines.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. One study found that 83% of meeting professionals say their organizations consider sustainability when planning meetings and events. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Speaker session. You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. On-site lead coordinator: the go-to person for anything that happens on the day of the event at the venue, the main contact for the venue for the vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, etc. Trade shows and expos.

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Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Determine engagement and networking tools you can use to enhance the event, like polls, Q&A, chat, 1:1 meetings, and live giveaways. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Determine what health and safety measures are needed to meet local regulatory requirements and make participants feel comfortable.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Catering: all costs related to food and beverage Decoration: pretty self-explanatory Entertainment: speakers, talents, performers, exhibitors, and so on. Planning an event is difficult.

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Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Event content tools : agenda builder and editor, session registration management, and speaker portals. Networking tools : 1:1 messaging, community search and navigation, and the ability to book meetings with all attendees. Not sure you need event technology?

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. One study found that 83% of meeting professionals say their organizations consider sustainability when planning meetings and events. Does yours? .

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Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

A great app will also allow you to track your ROI and monetize sponsors. How can you leverage your app to include sponsors? On top of those basics, the most common tools to include would be a speaker list with bios, geo-alerts, guided tours, brochures, and media resources. What does everyone always have on them nowadays?

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Event Apps Conference Sponsors Audience 184

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. Highlight keynote speakers or special guests. and then invite, invite, invite!

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Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Food service and other vendors. Speaker fees . A branded, in-app event experience can increase brand equity, drive attendee engagement, grow your event community, and help sponsors engage with their audience more effectively. Want to encourage networking and contact sharing between attendees and sponsors? Thank you gifts.

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Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

“Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy. Bring in key speakers and showcase the attendees’ questions that they have in a format that we’ve been so used to with virtual.”

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

ITA Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Many meeting organizer debates are currently taking place on whether a virtual conference can bring as much ROI to sponsors as an in-person conference. As a meeting organizer, it is in the best interest of your sponsors to help them reach their event marketing goals whether an event is virtual, hybrid or in person.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

It also facilitated the scheduling of meetings with those new contacts on-site during the event. Aside from sponsor booths and the three main stages where digestible 20-minute sessions were presented, the space featured gallery-style areas where startups were set up to present their projects to the crowds that wandered through.

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Conference Networking Vendor Attendee 80

Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

These include: Challenges with sponsors, performers, or speakers, including pulling out at the last minute. Agreements with venues, vendors, and sponsors often have built-in clauses that accommodate the unexpected twists and turns of the post-COVID world. Stage One: Adapt. Conduct a Risk Assessment.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

They can rate how interested they are in meeting people from the categories anywhere from not at all interested to very interested. When attendees arrive at the event, they’ll get their schedule, which includes background information, contact information, and starter questions for each of the people they’re scheduled to meet with.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

For others, it might include identifying potential business partnerships, meeting prospective employees, or discovering sales opportunities. So, spend some time thinking about the topics your audience cares about, which speakers they’d most like to see, and which session formats are most conducive to a successful event.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. With very specific requirements and ideas about what the venue should be, it can be hard to find a space that meets your expectations. This meeting will also help you organize your team.

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Venue Conference Entertainment Audience 246

Bizzaboo

JULY 13, 2023

Gather relevant information, understand the event landscape, explore similar events, study their successes and challenges, and examine various aspects such as venue options, potential sponsors, and vendors. This knowledge will allow you to tailor the event experience to meet your target audience’s expectations effectively.

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Logistics Speakers Events Registration 52

Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

As the name suggests, a 365-day event community is a group of attendees, sponsors, speakers, and other stakeholders that stays connected to and engaged with your event year-round. Meeting long-term goals requires the proper approach. Unfortunately, you can’t simply write goals down on paper and expect to achieve them.

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Planner Sponsors Registration Events 52

Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

By leveraging this data, event planners can tailor their programs to meet the needs and interests of their audience. Also, ask potential vendors to speak with existing customers and have frank conversations about what they love, like, and dislike about the vendor. Not sure what to ask during a demo? We can help!

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Registration Automation Vendor Attendee 52

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Business meetings and similar events are quite grueling, with goals and deadlines to be met at every turn.

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Trends Events Sustainability Attendee 335

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Integrate brand messaging.

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Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88