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7 Tips for Driving Attendee Engagement at Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. which can include channels for each conference track.

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MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

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The gathering at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) was the first time the group had met in the city since 2014 and it was a chance for attendees to preview renovations taking place at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S. We love them.

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MPI Pursued Harmony in Turkiye

Smart Meetings

The gathering at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) was the first time the group had met in the city since 2014 and it was a chance for attendees to preview renovations taking place at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S. We love them.

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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

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This fits so well with our—the impression that we leave on our attendees at events today will keep them coming back in the future. These technologies enable attendees to access event information without the need for printed materials, which can contribute significantly to paper waste. In 2020, First Insight Inc.

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The Ultimate Guide To The History Of Event Tech

Endless Events

And it was only in 2010 that mobile ads, specific for events and trade shows, really started to see huge growth. Download our free virtual event planning checklist today and learn what you have to do every step of the way to create an unforgettable experience for tour attendees. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

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Pet-friendly Hotels for National Dog Month

Smart Meetings

In honor of August being National Dog Month, we have rounded up some of the most pet-friendly hotels to host your meetings at and please your pet-owner attendees. . These special meeting breaks allow attendees to recharge, reenergize and go back into their meetings with a more productive mindset. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

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EventMobi Redefines the Role of Virtual Events

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Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners. Vaez made the point that attendees in a virtual event are in a very different state of mind than attendees at an in-person event—the programs need to be built to that virtual state of mind.