Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer.

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2021

Today, it’s time for something different, but just as relevant: we will talk about diversity in events as of 2021. “Normally [at in-person events], people would get a swag bag and networking. Diversity In Events 2021: More Than Just A Trend. Diversity In Events 2021: A Shining Example.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. The health-care network provides these solutions to many Orange County employers, as well, including Disneyland Resort and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

“ASAE is proud to have debuted a meeting model for its 2021 Annual Meeting that was all about creating more choices for our members, partners and other stakeholders,” said ASAE President and CEO Susan Robertson , CAE. — Greater Columbus Convention Center (@cbusconventions) August 18, 2021. Checkout their recording.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Event planners also appreciate the venue’s thoughtful design, including separate foyers for the main halls – perfect for registration, networking, or exhibition space. Opened in 2021, this venue is truly unique due to its historical significance and prime location overlooking the old town and vineyards.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a celebration of everything wonderful about the meetings industry, is kicking off its seventh year with the theme “Meet Safe,” a redux of GMID 2021’s theme. Read More : At MPI WEC 2021, Michael C. million convention attendees were hosted in Vegas since the return of trade shows in June 2021.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. PCMA EduCon 2021 , for example, hosted a walking challenge to promote fitness and health. Similarly, if you want people to network, set up missions around meeting new people.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. The possibilities are truly endless when designing a custom floor plan for your Remo event that immerses attendees to any imaginable location (trade show floor, the moon, the beach, relaxing networking lounge).

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Stemming from the pandemic, there are now new ways to take SKOs to a whole new level, which were presented at the initial SUBMERGE event by Hubilo on 20 October 2021. During the event is for inspiration, energising and networking, and after the event is for reinforcement of what has been discussed at the SKO.’. You can sign up here.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 31, 2022, on the Cvent Supplier Network, an online platform with tools to search, negotiate and contract with hotels and venues for event space. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking is as old as time itself, but how networking event examples look today couldn’t be more different than just a few years ago. After what seemed like an eternity of planning virtual networking events , you’re probably ready to jump back into in-person networking events. Who organizes networking events?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

COVID-19 compliance was a huge topic in 2021, and it will continue to be the backbone of event safety moving forward. The three trends that most shaped our industry in 2021 and will continue to do so in 2022 are the Great Resignation, investments in event tech giants and acquisitions, and remote work. The Great Resignation.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Brad Poarch Brad Poarch, Event Production Network Event Production Network (EPN) welcomes Poarch as its new president. He joined Kimpton in 2021 as general manager at Kimpton Hotel Vintage in Portland where he successfully relaunched the property’s F&B program.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. By February 2021, the agency was ready to take supporting their community through events to the next level. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a slowdown from 2021, the use of streaming technology is steadily growing again, Alroy reported, citing a survey that found 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event. By the fall of 2021, a lot of Joanna Pineda’ global clients were saying they were done with virtual. The Back-up Plan.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Her degree has helped her be able to network with others in the mass communications field. Brittany then came to Advance in October 2021. Brittany has lived in Atlanta since early childhood and attended Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

According to Gary, ‘It is in a belief of networking. Capabilities that have access to people with whom I want to network has nothing to do with the curriculum on stage. Virtual audiences require a different offering during the food service and networking.’. What makes an event worth your time to attend?’

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

I was at an HR symposium recently and it was stated that 2021 was the most productive year in corporate America since World War II. Activities like networking events can create awareness of people you don’t typically engage with at work. Nick points to recent productivity records and remote work first. “I High silos require bridges.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Additionally, Chief Strategist Officer and newly named Partner of The Abbi Agency, Connie Anderson, who has been with the company for nearly 10 years, recently relocated from Reno to Las Vegas in mid-2021, bringing some of the top leadership in the company to Southern Nevada.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

billion spending on corporate travel in 2021. Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. The area’s rooftop spaces showcase stunning Manhattan skyline views – perfect for spring evening networking events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

According to a 2021 study by the Federal Reserve, the average Black, Hispanic and Latino households own up to 85% less net wealth than their white counterparts. Bridging the Gap” echoes their method of support through education, investment and networking. Read More: Marriott International to Open First Luxury Safari Lodge .

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. Source: ESNS 2021. Where are stakeholders entering, seating, dining, networking, coworking, relaxing? Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. First Things First.

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Global DMC partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As Demand for In-Person Events Increases, GDP Announces Top Meetings & Incentives Destinations for 2021-2022 Global DMC Partners, the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, has unveiled its 2021 Global Destination.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This time around, the company invited 29 event and meeting professionals and 15 representatives from Marriott’s convention and resorts network (CRN) properties, including JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa , Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel , Atlanta Marriott Marquis , as well as New Orleans’ local hotels. They love it,” he adds.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Virtual Networking Tools. But what about virtual networking? This type of networking is centered around a topic.”

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In February 2021, MPI teamed up with Braindate to help their community connect, network. They created a simple, yet successful and satisfying digital experience, where a keynote was followed by several hours dedicated to networking. Lessons from Meeting Planners International. and learn from each other at MPI’s first TalkFEST.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

We also put a lot of focus on the exhibitor experience and some of the networking opportunities,” he elaborates. Virtual Networking. First, Jon elaborates on virtual networking solutions. And Will, what you said yesterday at Untethered, it’s 2021! “You can rename some of the stuff in the sidebar.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Build your network by adding value to your relationships! We’ve all heard so much about networking that we tune it out. But most of us approach it backwards—we think about people we want in our network because they will add value to us, when we should be thinking about what kind of value we can bring to them.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

And rather than doing 30 minutes or 45 minutes, we took one day of a month and did two hours with a little virtual networking afterwards and really dove in on that topic. Health & Welfare In 2021. Sarah wants to know what Jim’s team is planning for the rest of 2021. Network with people who are in the event business.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

One lesson learned from both Frankfurt 2022 and America in 2021 was that people want more focused learning tracks. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said. See highlights from IMEX America 2021. We are always looking to learn and adapt.”.

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ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

Denise has been a part of the BBC team for over 22 years, promoted to Director in 2004 and Vice-President in 2021. A special thank you is extended to ADMEI’s outgoing ADMEI President, Lonise Carey, MHA, DMCP with Island Destination Services, a DMC Network Affiliate, Nassau, Bahamas.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It’s important to be genuine in the way you interact with vendors and show you real personality versus trying to be someone you are not for the sake of “networking.” Valerie Bihet is director for VIBE Agency , producer of in-person, virtual, hybrid and metaverse events, and a 2021 Smart Women in Meetings Award winner.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

We knew that in April 2021 we would still be unfortunately in various stages of open to stay-at-home for our members on six continents, and that our passionate and resilient community still needed each other. In 2020 we hosted a 2-hour event featuring the talent found within SITE , our first in what would become a series of digital events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

Or maybe you just can’t wait to start planning for your first hybrid event of 2021 and beyond. Networking Spaces. Is there anyone out there who’s not aching to network face-to-face with other human beings? Well, probably some people.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Very little thought went into the virtual audience’s experience, their ability to network amongst themselves and the other attendees, the quality of the stream, and the way content was delivered. It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Eighteen diverse interns living in seven countries were selected to join Solimar’s Fall 2021 sustainable tourism internship cohort. . In the summer of 2021, he interned as a research assistant for North Carolina A&T’s Extension Program. Please join us in welcoming our Fall 2021 sustainable tourism interns!

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