Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

That was a reminder from Greg Bogue, chief experience architect at Maritz Global Events and keynote speaker last week at Smart Meetings Incentive Experience in Riviera Maya at the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte. The immersion started with a dramatic Mayan ritual at registration. Read More : Western Mexico: An Incentive Paradise.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We kept the registration fees the same, it didn’t change anything. We didn’t have as many cancellations as we expected, and we also got new registrations coming in, which was great. But the really best speakers and best content will be live”, she adds. But people were gracious and they really enjoyed it.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

On 12 March 2021, I hosted a virtual session at ITB Berlin together with Elina Jutelyte, Founder of the Freelance Business Community and Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru. And when you deliver, to be next to that customer, participant, sponsor or speaker as they need you. How do you build trust online? .

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

. — Stella Artois (@StellaArtois) March 30, 2021. Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning. Have Event Staff Support Your Event Concept. Make sure your event staff is familiar with the concept of your experiential event and instruct them to make people feel a certain way.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. It’s more than breach of data and risk of your members’ information because hackers can disable entire systems, like gasoline pipelines and energy grids.

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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. You can do it at registration as well. The speaker needs to engage the audience. ” Brandt recommends Mixtroz.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Detailed event schedules, session details, speaker lists, and other event information will be released soon.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Everybody was really happy to be able to come together and see some of these speakers that we were all excited about even in this online setting. This allowed the speaker to be there chatting as well because they weren’t presenting live, which added a little bit more engagement. “We had great attendance and engagement.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Meryl is a marketing and accessibility specialist and trainer and professional speaker who is deaf. Incorporate an accessibility approach into your registration process by asking attendees if they require accommodations, such as captioning, wheelchair access to workshop tables, assistive listening devices, and more.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6%

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Reed outlined the approach the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting, held Dec. For the 2021 event, the registration price for face to face and digital was the same, and the event produced equivalent content for both audiences. With an in- person speaker, the audience is engaged. Data Driven.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” Insights resource Crunchbase estimated that in 2020 and 2021, more than $1.5 Time for a confession. Simple doesn’t mean a single tool, however.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Although in Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, only 30.6% 71% of event decision makers say that it’s difficult to make virtual events accurately mimic the IRL experience, with 2 in 3 (67%) feeling it’s difficult to articulate a brand narrative through virtual events ( BlueJeans and Forrester , 2021).

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The two-part CEMA webinar series, “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After,” reviewed what worked and what didn’t at Workiva’s Amplify virtual events. In that same spirit, I tuned in to the two-part CEMA webinar series , “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After.”

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. An event contingency plan ensures that every stakeholder, from your internal team to your speakers and attendees, has a great experience and a seamless transition. Hybrid seems to be the newest buzzword of 2021.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 24, 2023

That said, email marketing success is possible when you craft an email around a goal, such as generating event registrations or downloading a new piece of content. Put social posts and other UGC to work to sell your event and drive registrations. The short answer: There is no such thing as a perfect email.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. When the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 — the signature annual event of the Aesthetic Society — convened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in early May, the hybrid event was remarkable for several reasons. Photos courtesy Greater Miami CVB).

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 19, 2021

It was then scheduled for February 2021 at the Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne. The decision was made to have Pathology Update 2021 in July at the ICC Sydney. Pathology Update 2021 was scheduled as a hybrid, the plan was to have onsite speakers, onsite delegates, and an onsite Industry Exhibition along with a virtual platform.

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Meet Green

MAY 7, 2021

To accommodate a diverse set of speakers, what are some examples of guidelines you could put in place? scholarships, call for speakers, post-event template to take back to work places or organizations). scholarships, call for speakers, post-event template to take back to work places or organizations). Our next chat is on 6/9/21!

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A relatively low attendance rate despite a high number of registrants is a common issue in free events. more expensive venue, more expensive talents/keynote speakers, and so on.). ? However, in Q2 2021, Eventbrite, one of the most well-known event ticketing websites in the US, reported a revenue of $46.3

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus. Featuring examples from brands like Adobe, Google, and Qualtrics.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

More than 700 companies exhibited at HIMSS’ 2021 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, just more than half the number they typically see at their annual conference. 25,043 total registrations. 18,698 in-person registrations. 16,165 digital registrations (open through Sept. Courtesy Caesars Entertainment).

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! In fact, hybrid events can open up opportunities to expand your audience, your speaker pool, and your content distribution channels. Which got us thinking, “Where do we start?” Contact Us Below.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

Now, it’s time to start writing emails to engage attendees and drive registrations. Include an FAQ page, template for speaker bios, and information about the event. A: Attendees can expect keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition of the latest ice cream flavors and industry innovations.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

The positive results include more far-reaching events with often larger audiences and international speakers. Combining in-person and remote speakers on panels, offering chat discussions along with live networking, and streaming the entire event are some of the expected changes. Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Ph.D., Naomi Clare Crellin.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Empower 21 was one of the first hybrid events in 2021. By using Bizzabo, Empower 21 streamlined its registration process for in-person and virtual attendees. Integrating an online community ensures that registrants foster long-term (and easily accessible) connections, making the in-person experience all the more valuable.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Most people, and I’m even saying pre-pandemic, are not great at networking in an unstructured space,” said Robbie Samuels, a speaker, author, and expert in event design and networking — even as making connections is something attendees place a high value on. Robbie Samuels. Perhaps there’s a better way to do it.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 13, 2021

2, zero hunger, as a key element of its 2021 event, held July 19-23. Add the cost of the carbon credits to your registration fee and let your audience know that they are supporting this important climate effort with their commitment to offset the costs of their participation.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 27, 2021

Top 10 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Channel Incentives and Virtual Lead Gen Events in 2021. With COVID-19 vaccines in sight and the next normal starting to settle in, it’s time to look at what channel incentive programs need to do in 2021 to keep the sales pipeline full. Make a New Start. Prepare for Live Events.

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Starting with your event registration website , create an online experience before the event that encapsulates what your people will feel and encounter on the event. Give your people time to engage with speakers. . Give your people a chance to hang out with top speakers for a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

The merger was completed in April 2021 and to launch their combination, the executives of both companies organised an event called The Combination of Siemens Healthineers and Varian – Day One Digital Event. Due to the pandemic, they also were unable to gather the speakers in the same space for the pre-recorded video.

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ITA Group

AUGUST 31, 2021

Here’s a list of potential key event success metrics to keep in mind—before, during and after: Unique registrations. Registrant conversion rate. Invite the speaker to come back up on the mainstage to respond to questions on Day 2. Do your attendees dislike/like the keynote speaker? Tue, 08/31/2021 - 08:22.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 26, 2020

The GSMA and the Host City Parties will continue to be working in unison and supporting each other for MWC Barcelona 2021 and future editions. For our registrants, clients, and participants we will be in touch as soon as possible and will publish an FAQ. The Host City Parties respect and understand this decision. Google I/O 2020.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

So, spend some time thinking about the topics your audience cares about, which speakers they’d most like to see, and which session formats are most conducive to a successful event. All of this pre-event momentum led us to receive twice as many registrations than expected.”. Pick a smart location. Consider sponsors and vendors.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A suite of content tools and services also allows organizers to communicate directly with speakers, exhibitors, and attendees, as well as manage event schedules and logistics. In July 2021, the company acquired EventRebels, a provider of hybrid event and registration software.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

caterer, decorator, entertainment) Landing sponsors Paying venue and vendor deposits Booking speakers and special guests Beginning/end of ticket sales Final guest count due date Color-code a team calendar or design a dry-erase to-do list to create a visual planning guide. Which day-of responsibilities is each team member tackling?

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2021

Imagine they select three tracks on the registration page: Health and Safety; Budgeting; and Branding. When Rex Serrao , Salesforce’s Senior Director of Marketing Technology, sits down to plan an event, he doesn’t start with venue research or speaker outreach. The event rolls around and they join virtually.

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