Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms. Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. These customer reviews include: “Great platform, even better customer service and support.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. And then break it into production, ops, back of house.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

When researching an event technology partner to help scale your strategy, leveraging the right insights is crucial. With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Nguyen suggested asking vendors what exactly is included in the total price tag.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% What is event technology? Event technology is any tool, app, or software that helps you plan, execute, and measure an event.

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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. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace. Why: “Cvent’s Vendor Marketplace is a welcome evolution from the complex supplier spreadsheets we’ve used in the past.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Higher Event Production Costs & Standards. Event production costs, too, have increased since the pandemic. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment. The Rise of Energy Costs .

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. The pandemic ushered in changes that many event planners are still getting adjusted to, such as the normalization of virtual events, futuristic event technology, and new ways of delivering content.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

A veteran production manager gives advice on what to look for and how to make changes in a property’s agreements before you sign. During his main-stage presentation titled “Mastering Site Inspections for Audiovisual and Production,” Frankel noted that “almost everything is negotiable before you sign the contract.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. Value your vendor relationships.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. Meanwhile, Amazon has opted out entirely.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we’ll explore how they went from being a company without emails to thought leaders in innovation and technology. When Scott first started, there was no technology in sight. I quickly realized that the aspirations of the company and the technology that was inside the company were really misaligned.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. It is indispensable to work with trusted event production partners and anticipate all possibilities.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

The Van Buren team can also help with event production. The venue can host up to 150 guests seated and 250 guests standing and lends itself to various types of events: product launches, conferences, company parties, networking events, and team-building events. The rental costs start at $15,000. They also allow outside catering.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

The event’s concierge team will curate a Matchmaking Lounge on the exhibit floor, pairing buyers with $10 million annual budgets or more with vendors based on recommendations. Inclusion of gluten-free, allergen-free, vegan and vegetarian options is visible in the list of vendors and menus of what is available during the event. “One

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? What products are gaining traction? This article answers those questions.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. In order to reduce the chances of that happening to you, take a look at some tips and tricks that will help you deal with stress better and boost your productivity. That isn’t easy.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 3, 2020

The hospitality industry evolved into various businesses that propose different customer experiences by adopting new technologies, practices, and cultural trends. Technologies that form back offices and hotel management systems consist of various tools and structures. foster the adoption of new technologies.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. The pandemic ushered in changes that many event planners are still getting adjusted to, such as the normalization of virtual events, futuristic event technology, and new ways of delivering content.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

From camera operators to event hosts, make sure that each team member who has a hand in launching a meeting is fully trained on the technology and any applicable apps, understands what the goals are, knows the end-to-end agenda, and is invested in seamlessly connecting the virtual and live components. Preparation matters.

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Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Hiring a production partner! We strongly believe that the dynamic planners establish with their production companies should go beyond a mechanic relationship. And with hybrid emerging as the new industry standard, the ability to craft and tell these stories through technology becomes the most important aspect of the planning process.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Truth is, a digital experience can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $300,000, and even reach seven figures depending on several aspects, from the technology employed to how much labor is necessary to get things going. The latter in particular can be either a big cost-saver or spender when you factor in studio time and pre/post-production needs.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Our team just loves all things technology! And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. This incredible piece of technology connects you to clients and coworkers everywhere. Their technology allows you to conference in participants from any corner of the planet.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Her suggestion for managing all three challenges is to bring the technology partner in early to help get clarity on goals and strategies. The bottom line is that event technology is more important, even in person. In the past, much of the event technology was standard. Recruiting Magicians.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

Event technology has become critical for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. With the rise of robust event technology platforms, retail companies can host large recurring events, gather valuable data, and integrate planning workflows with existing in-house ecosystems.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Read More : 10 Questions to Ask a Potential Event Vendor Your AV provider’s technicians will be interacting with your staff, your presenters and your audience.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Before we dig deeper into the discussion of individual errors, here are some big-picture strategies to help you avoid common event planning mistakes: Keep up with event planning trends and technological developments to stay ahead of the competition. Contact experts and industry leaders for advice, tips, and to learn from their experience.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well. As well as human-related hazards, you should also recognize technological, natural and environmental hazards. Hire vendors who ask lots of questions.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2021

What even goes into budgeting for an event and how can we know for sure that we can trust a certain event production company? They approach the matter from the perspectives of both the event planners as well as the production companies. ” Dustin wonders where the hesitance around sharing the budget comes from.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP. Make sure you have the flexibility to bring in any production provider you want and the ability to remove in-house AV restrictions. Event Platform & Other Event Technology. AV & Production. Main Hybrid Event Budget Items.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Entice them with the venue Yes, the LEED-certified, 800,000 square foot Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) offers is one of the most technologically advanced meeting centers in the world, offering state of the art facilities and an expansive campus including 12 hotels within walking distance—but that’s only the beginning.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That means using technology to be more efficient as people want immediate gratification. Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. At the same time, this is still a people business. “We

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. Most hotels with in-house AV will require you to use them or pay a fee for bringing in an outside vendor. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation. Guest-Room Automation.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. In-room AV production team. If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Find a Vendor. Venue internet service.

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

So let us clear the air – technology is on your side. Vendors and partners are on your side. Things like COVID-19 compliance and hybrid production and execution can be a pain to comprehend and make work on your own. Many planners are still wary of hybrid due to the sheer scale of it all. Venues are on your side.

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