Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? First, we need to change the way we look at conferences. Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. Ensuring conference speakers are engaging will lead to audience engagement which creates loyal attendees.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2018

When planning your next conference event, it’s always important to think of ways to add value for your attendees and promote your brand outside of the ballroom. While this can be done in many ways, one of our favorites is by planning conference events and parties. Reasons Behind Conference Events and Parties. Let’s jump in!

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Business and event planners around the globe are raving about this year’s C2 Montreal conference. There were over 6,000 participants that attended the C2 Montreal event this year and although the 2018 event was at the end of May, the groundbreaking is already planning for the 2019 conference with the theme of tomorrow.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This living museum atmosphere combined with 14 conference rooms and six themed restaurants ranging from an Italian trattoria to an in-house brewery, providing varied catering choices for any event type. The space lets in natural daylight and adjustable evening lighting, making it suitable for everything from conferences to gala dinners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

MGM Conference Center, Ideation Studio, Park MGM. Michael Dominguez, chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International, was excited as a boy on Christmas Day as he demonstrated the state-of-the-art technology and design features of the new MGM Conference Center and Ideation Studio at Park MGM. Absolutely beautiful!

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 20, 2020

The Association for Software Testing (AST) has just issued a free guide to creating peer conferences. I believe the software testing community adopted my term “peer conference” for their get-togethers after a conversation I had with pioneer software tester James Bach in 2004. email templates and helpful checklists.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. 27, 2018–Jan. 21–27, 2018 and use the code CYBER2018. 23, 2018 and April 25, 2019. of total meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2021

From 2014 to 2018, Caesars Entertainment invested $250 million in its AC resorts, including construction of the East Coast’s largest event facility, Waterfront Conference Center , and renovating Harrah’s Coastal and Harbour towers. The post Caesars Unveils $400 Million Revamp in Atlantic City appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Here’s my article “ Five Reasons to Change Conferences “ , published in the December 2018, NSA Speaker magazine. But our conference programs still focus on lectures, where a few experts broadcast their knowledge to passive listeners. Related posts: Conferences That Work goes to Japan!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. And, of course, we Instagrammed them all. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year? Local and Immersive.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

If you like to keep it simpler, you could take a look at last year’s In Good Company Conference. 2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. 2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. Personalization Reigns Supreme in 2018. Going on a trade show this 2018? The stage featured a humble rug and sofa on a platform.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Related: Smart Meetings’ Top 5 Videos of 2018. Conference Highlights. For those who didn’t make it to the steel city, PCMA is rebroadcasting highlights on January 30. , treats (live or relive your favorite Smart Meeting event) and tricks (best of industry conferences at your fingertips). Sit back and press play.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2018

What to consider when you are accommodating international attendees, planning for security situations, favorite moments from the 2018 event and so much more! . Explore The SXSW Conference. How they work with sponsors and brand activations. We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Shiftbase Research Ltd.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov. 27-29, IBTM announced the full list of 2018’s finalists.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! According to meetgreen.com the typical conference waste attendee produces 1.89KG of waste per day, 1.16KG of that will go directly to a landfill.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

2018 Hilton Heather Johnson Mexico’s Velas Resorts appoints Johnson regional sales manager of its East Coast division. Velas Resorts Becky Melchi Benchmark Resorts & Hotels names Melchi director of sales for Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center, an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright property in Racine, Wisconsin.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. It’s safe to say the World Education Congress breaks the traditional conference mold and will push the rest of the industry forward. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Understanding Conference Sponsorship . State of Event Sponsorship in 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 97. Tahira Endean of Intentional Event Design ( @ TahiraCreates) . Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: SponsorMyEvent . C2 Montreal . What are your favorite event sponsorship experiences you have seen at events?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. PSAV President and CEO, Mike McIlwain stated in the press release “The addition of SAV is an important step toward PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate, association, and event planners around the globe.”. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical, LTD.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Braindate Lounge at the 2018 C2 Montreal. After all, a conference or a professional meeting is often one of the few opportunities for adults to gather somewhere, purely with the purpose of learning and growing as professionals. . Braindate Lounge at the 2019 SOCAP (Social Capital Markets) Conference. Source: e180. Source: SOCAP.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We asked Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, director of client services and events with Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and a 2018 Smart Women in Meetings Award winner, to share her perspective as a native Mexican who grew up in the hospitality industry. As a newly naturalized U.S.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Union members in Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Sacramento and Detroit held a press conference on Monday, Nov. food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions. 21, to warn of potential strikes in Las Vegas and Orlando and labor disputes in other markets.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services. She previously worked as the property’s assistant director of catering and conference services.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Moscone Center is currently the site of IDWeek, a health care conference. Upcoming this month are Anesthesiology 2018 (Oct. Francis San Francisco on Union Square chanting, “No contract? No peace” and carrying signs that read, “One job should be enough.”. 13–17) and Oracle’s OpenWorld (Oct.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

The casino-hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment announced a construction milestone today for the $375 million, 550,000-square-foot conference facility opening in 2020—the setting of the first steel truss, which takes the Forum past the groundbreaking stage, above ground and into the public eye. A truss so big at more than 300 ft.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 – In this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!).

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Chef Conference When: Oct. They will meet at the headquarters of online food ordering platform ChowNow, which has “a beautiful space,” Traud said, where many events celebrating and educating the restaurant industry — in line with the conference’s mission — have been held, he told Convene via email.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He has spent 11 of these years at InterContinental properties, and most recently served as general manager of Marriott International – Sheraton Tel Aviv, which saw him named Marriott General Manager of the Year in 2018 for successfully guiding the properties through numerous renovations and a rebrand.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Women on the Rise Citing an “overwhelming response” to IMEX’s joint research project with tw tagungswirlschaft on women in the events industry, IMEX believes the spotlight in 2018 will shine on the role of women in the industry.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2019

Discover blockchain events and conferences happening throughout the world in 2019 and beyond. Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events and more happening around the world. 2019 Blockchain Conferences. February 2019 Conferences. Your go-to conference for all things blockchain.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Burks has also held conference service positions at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, The St. During her tenure at Coconut Grove, Sanchez was awarded 2018 Leader of the Year, 2017 Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association Inn Key—Spa Hospitality Leadership Award and 2016 Five Star Employee of the Year. Ellen LaMaire.

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