Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events. Stuff doesn’t get done unless people talk to each other, he said.

Meeting 246

Meeting Trade Show Events Proposal 246

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Given the free time the WSWA team had, the association chose 2023 as the year to introduce a rebrand and additional changes to its event. An excited 2,449 attendees took to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando over four days, a 5% increase in attendance from 2019, according to the association. “It

Fashion 237

Fashion Education Events Social Media 237

Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. These are not just big video conferences, but actual events,” he said. It integrates with any system, creating a global events wallet controlled by the attendee. Twine, which announced a $3.3 Expectations have changed.

Platform 218

Platform Meeting Event Apps Networking 218

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. “We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Choices, Choices.

Insurance 245

Insurance Contracts Contracts Medical Meetings 245

Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Meeting and event professionals gained a ton of insights in 2019. We countdown the favorites over the past year and how they can help your event move forward. From examining different options to spatial design, from social media to the over-50 crowd, there was a lot of accessible content that event professionals found helpful.

Social Media 96

Social Media Events Media Fashion 96

Endless Events

APRIL 20, 2021

Virtual, hybrid, or in-person – it doesn’t matter what type of an event we are talking about – the fact of the matter is that the attendees’ priorities have dramatically shifted. Before we even start considering the event tech side of things, for example, we have to go back to basics.

Events 265

Events Trends Audience Technology 265

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Maritz Global Events released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements. For its Industry Trends Report, October 2023 edition, Maritz Global Events crunched numbers from the U.S. Read the full report here.

Meeting 109

Meeting Contracts Contracts Trends 109

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The 21st annual Silent Auction raised $106,896.02, surpassing the previous record set in 2019 by $6,114.02. The community give-back portion of the event also included an activation that led to attendees assembling 500 water filters through the W|W Filter Build Experience. Learn Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22.

Conference 147

Conference Insurance Consulting Hospitality 147

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

But first, check out this gallery featuring photos that reveal the wide range of events these leading companies produce. In aggregate, the 2020 CMI 25 executed more than 165,000 corporate meetings and over 8,000 incentive travel programs in 2019, and those events used more than 15 million room-nights at hotels and resorts around the world.

Publishing 105

Publishing Incentives Media Airlines 105

Social Tables

APRIL 16, 2019

So in the spirit of continued growth for all of us in the crazy world of event planning, we’ve rounded up slideshares of the 12 event management powerpoints (which we’ll abbreviate ppt) that every pro can learn a little something from. Looking for an event planning ppt?

Planner 120

Planner Management Marketing Marketing 120

Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Like none of that existed before” And picking up on content, Nick says that “just the idea that the ways that content creators work hand in hand with event professionals. “And then just the general level of sophistication of live events has advanced. How to Foster Inclusion At Events. Technology! Technology!

Events 260

Events Sustainability Technology Technology 260

The MICE Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Also, when it comes to trade shows and industry events, there is still a separation of the markets, and it’s difficult to get out of the group and exchange with everyone. For example, the Mobile World Congress in 2019 had 109,500 attendees, whereas IMEX Frankfurt 2019 (total participants, including exhibitors) had 14,031.

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Trade Show Social Media 130

The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It was a great opportunity to see how corporate event teams operate, and to recognise their teamwork, creativity and originality. Event: SAP Sapphire Author: Tim Porterfield – SAP Global Events. Location of Event. This approach culminated in >20,000 attendees in 2019. And many more….

Location 130

Location Virtual Events Sustainability Attendee 130

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Musician Ciaran Gribbin leads PCMA EduCon 2019 attendees in a song during a session about team building. Creating engaging future events will partly involve more active audience participation, says one events organizer. Events UnPaused - Maritz Global Events · E5 - The Future Of Events And Where The Industry Is Going.

Global Events 97

Global Events Events Audience Trends 97

Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

Would you believe that 60% of leadership believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals? We’ve compiled a list of marketing and event statistics to inspire your event strategy or as fodder for your next event marketing presentation to get buy-in from key stakeholders.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. When we ask clients about their event challenges, we frequently hear: “Every year it becomes harder and harder to top last year’s event.”. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge.

Global Events 45

Global Events Events Prospect Education 45

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. These include live session summaries, intelligent attendee matching, customized event pathways, and AI-powered insight generation for delegates, Dawson said.

Trends 130

Trends Social Media Events Media 130

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Switzerland-based futurist Gerd Leonhard is a keynote speaker at global events. It does seem impossible to predict with complete accuracy what business events in the near and far future will look like. Will face-to-face event attendance return to 2019 levels soon? Words From Gerd. Short-Term Planning Signals.

Trends 130

Trends Banking Events Preparation 130

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Even still, our survey found that 68% of event organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next onsite event. PCMA research uncovered similar findings: One of two event planners planned hybrid events so attendees could attend according to their preferences. Events have never been more critical.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. Many organizations look at attendee experiences through their lenses and sometimes add conveniences or perks that fail to resonate.

Trends 59

Trends Automation Consulting Trade Show 59

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more.

Website 98

Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Before WHAHC 2019 — the first-ever edition of the congress, held in Madrid — the HaH field had yet to establish a formal community, or even an official definition. Since that first edition — which earned silver in the “Brand Experience – Healthcare” category in Eventex’s 2020 Global Event Awards — WHAHC has grown significantly.

Conference 52

Conference Hospitality Healthcare Regulations 52

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Milan Klöwer (@milankloewer) November 5, 2019. Event Planner Opportunities. 45 percent and 28 percent of event websites in North America and Europe, respectively, included information about their diversity and inclusivity policies. This decade will see a lot of events banding attendees together in demand for impact.

Planner 90

Planner Social Media Events Site Selection 90

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

One of the key differences between 2019 and today is that in 2019, there was so much consistency year over year, and so much trust that had been built between ourselves and our key stakeholders as well the hotels and DMCs we regularly engaged with. I really urge you to take that time.

Management 59

Management Meeting Consulting Planner 59

Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast, released by travel management company CWT and the Global Business Travel Association, meeting costs per attendee will be a whopping 25% higher than it was in 2019, followed by additional growth of 7% in 2023. Then they were done for you.

Meeting 52

Meeting Remote Corporate Meeting Sustainability 52

Bizzaboo

MAY 6, 2024

How To Build Event Sponsorship Packages The global events industry — which was valued at $1.1 trillion in 2019 — is projected to reach $2.1 The main driver of this growth is the surge in event sponsorships. Identify your event’s unique selling points (USPs): What makes your event stand out?

Sponsors 59

Sponsors Events Benefits Audience 59

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 6, 2019

2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years. In her years at Experient, Karla has pulled off hundreds of events around the world for groups ranging in size from 300 – 80,000 attendees.

Management 75

Management Contracts Contracts Remote 75

Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

To increase event attendance, yearly conferences must consistently achieve their goals for growth and evolution. Reaching new attendees remains a consistent challenge for 90 percent of meeting planners, and it is of critical importance. How can event planners identify new sources of attendees and increase event attendance?

Social Media 52

Social Media Attendee Events Event Design 52

Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 29, 2019

That night—and several weeks following—our event planners had some in-depth conversations about the failed security and what we could improve moving forward. The most significant changes happened during the 2019 event. We had productive conversations about guest safety and the prevention of protesters at future events.

Planner 56

Planner Events Sponsors Registration 56

Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Not only is their logo attached to the excitement around the event, but the sponsor’s attendees can also immerse themselves in the community, whether they are hacking, judging, providing thought leadership, or more. If I’m sponsoring an event, I want to be associated with something that is experience-driven. About Jamie.

Sponsors 49

Sponsors Trade Show Events Production 49

Maritz Global Events

MAY 2, 2019

If you’re thinking about pitching this podcast idea to leadership, be sure to give the Infinite Dial 2019 report a closer look. The podcast subscription model is ripe for fostering year-round engagement. One thing I know for certain: the more I study the data (both public and private dashboards) and connect the dots, the better the outcomes.

Event Marketing 45

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Speakers 45

Maritz Global Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The elder group you want to engage are your loyal attendees who have been coming to your conferences year after year throughout their career. Diehard traditionalists, especially those hesitant to learn new technology, will likely be counting the days until they retire.

Consulting 52

Consulting Events Certification Education 52

Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

Steelcase unleashed three of its applied research consultants during Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. Pay close attention to each aspect of the attendee journey. . “PCMA knew that they and the industry could really learn from the prevailing trends in this report. Look at it like a 3D view of their days and how it unfolds.

Networking 52

Networking Conference Education Audience 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Over the last three years, Skift Meetings has hosted more than 80,000 attendees at 26 webinars and events, published 27 reports, written more than 500 articles, and more.

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. BCD Meetings & Events. Look no further.

Advertising 105

Advertising Sports Events Trade Show 105

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries.

Conference 141

Conference Events Technology Technology 141

Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Would you believe that 60% of leadership believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals? To inspire your event strategy or as fodder for your next event marketing presentation to get buy-in from key stakeholders, we’ve compiled a list of marketing and event statistics.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105