Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Try a soft launch. Keep engagement strong.

Event Apps 111

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

These platforms provide native capabilities to engage and communicate with prospective attendees, registrants, and sponsors, manage logistics, deliver content, and enable attendees to engage with other participants.” Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.

Event Technology 69

Event Technology Platform Technology Technology 69

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

Meeting 301

Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 301

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From outlining event goals to post-event donor follow-up, this guide takes organizers of all levels through the nonprofit planning process from start to finish. Will the event require sponsors?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By creating an effective event budget plan, organizers can exercise financial control and achieve maximum returns on their investments. It provides a detailed outline of all expected expenses and potential revenues, enabling event organizers to effectively manage their resources and make informed financial decisions.

Vendor 117

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort. And a BIG thank you to our amazing members!

Logistics 275

Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 275

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Why are you organizing your event in the first place? To select the right tech, you need to know your event goals.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

CIS of Nevada is a national program that works with organizations across the U.S. On March 22, The Venetian organized a food donation to Hero School, City Impact Las Vegas, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and New Day Adult Care. to address and supports students’ basic needs to be successful. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

On top of that, providing an in-person conference can look great for your company by positioning it as a key industry player with deep connections to other organizations and business leaders. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Create a list of potential speakers.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Not only can rehearsals help speakers and presenters become more confident, but they also ensure that the event planning team catches and corrects technical issues. Do not let a popular keynote speaker or social media contest prevent you from promoting the core values of the event or brand. Complicated vendor setup.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. By following these steps, you’ll be able to consistently organize a successful event and attract more attendees in no time.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

On that note, 13% of event organizers identified DE&I as a major challenge in planning their most recent B2B conference. To this end, many companies and organizers are getting on board with creating sustainable events. Use these concepts to help drive sustainability awareness across your organization. 1 priority, and 31.2%

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Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Event failures are common and can be a major setback for any event organizer or company. Inadequate planning and organization One of the leading causes of event failure is insufficient planning. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

Logistics 103

Logistics Events Event Planning Advertising 103

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. Sponsor management tools: sponsor management , lead management, and scoring tools. Why are you organizing your event in the first place?

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

To this end, many companies and organizers are getting on board with creating sustainable events. One study found that 83% of meeting professionals say their organizations consider sustainability when planning meetings and events. Use these concepts to help drive sustainability awareness across your organization. Does yours? .

Event Planning 111

Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Sign contract with venue and vendors. Talent/speaker fees.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Additionally, 72% of event organizers agree that in-person events are a crucial part of their organization’s overall marketing strategy. . Even still, our survey found that 68% of event organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next onsite event. Improving customer/organization relationships. It’s that simple.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

From the offset, you start to think of all the things that need organizing. How do you find the right speakers? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. This meeting will also help you organize your team. When will your speakers come on?

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Venue Conference Entertainment Audience 246

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?

Event Apps 184

Event Apps Conference Sponsors Audience 184

Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

If this is your first event and/or you are a brand new event organizer, you can purchase email lists from various vendors. Photos and videos from speakers/talents. Headliner announcement: announcing keynote speaker or headliner. Additional announcement: announcing other speakers, attractive session topics, and so on.

Social Media 91

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

Unfortunately, you can’t just decide to put on a user conference and automatically assume the event will be a game-changer for your organization. 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.

Conference 78

Conference Prospect Events Vendor 78

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

On top of that, providing an in-person conference can look great for your company by positioning it as a key industry player with deep connections to other organizations and business leaders. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Create a list of potential speakers.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Vendor and speaker coordination. Vendor management. Vice President, Major Banking Organization. Executive Director Corporate Communications, Major Automotive Organization. Timeline management. Communication planning, management and execution. Registration build and management. Air and transportation. Event gifting.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 4, 2023

With that information, event organizers can optimize events and fine-tune their event strategy moving forward. Attendance tracking software has proven to be a game-changer for event organizers, offering a wide range of benefits that streamline the planning process and enhance overall event success.

Registration 52

Registration Automation Vendor Attendee 52

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.

Sponsors 62

Sponsors Virtual Events Advertising Platform 62

Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Web Summit, the organizers of event, had the foresight to develop digital support for their in-person events way before most event providers pivoted to tech-supported interfacing strategies. Event Tech Supports the Experience. The Collision 2019 app developed served as a ticket, networking interface, and schedule for on-site attendees.

Conference 80

Conference Networking Vendor Attendee 80

Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. Challenges could include things like: Visit 3 sponsor booths who seem most interesting to you. Answer a multiple choice question about the keynote speaker.

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Networking Conference Events Attendee 317

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. Travel and accommodation: Attendees and speakers will be responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements.

Logistics 52

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are we choosing sponsors that match our value? Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Usually, the event organizer facilitates the brain date, asking participants both to fill out what knowledge they have to share as well as the knowledge they want to gain. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences.

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Trends Events Sustainability Attendee 335

Bizzaboo

MARCH 26, 2020

At the beginning of March, we published an in-depth guide on what event organizers need to know about COVID-19. In this guide we covered how event organizers can and have adapted their event strategies to COVID-19. Being a non-profit, the event especially relies on sponsors to make their event possible.

Sponsors 82

Sponsors Events Vendor Registration 82

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? It was built in collaboration with large global organizations that run hundreds or even thousands of events yearly, including consumer events and experiences, conferences, congresses, and more. Organize your efforts.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88

Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning? It’s preparing for the unexpected.

Management 97

Management Automation Communications Communications 97

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

Soon enough, both event planners and attendees understood the unique benefits of virtual events over their in-person counterparts: it’s cheaper to host (and typically the registration fees are also cheaper for participants), faster to organize, and you don’t have to worry about travel arrangements and accommodations. The downside?

Benefits 62

Benefits Virtual Events Sponsors Events 62

MeetingPool

MAY 31, 2022

Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution What: New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

Meeting 52

Meeting Vendor Platform Audience 52

Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Why Event Planners Need To Set Long-term Goals As more and more organizations embrace event technology and incorporate hybrid and virtual events into their event strategy , the entire industry is now moving toward a 365-day event cycle. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning.

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