Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

At Destinations International in Baltimore in 2021 I thought the pandemic had basically ended. Organizations and businesses would feel more confident about hosting conferences, trade shows, conventions and other gatherings that require physical presence. Did it end the way you predicted?

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Meeting Hospitality Preparation Venue 264

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.

Virtual Events 105

Virtual Events Conference Insurance Events 105

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It’s not news that many organizations cut their meeting staffs drastically during the pandemic, nor that the “Great Resignation” of 2021 saw millions of people leave their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility, and more happiness. But meetings are on the mend.

Trade Show 102

Trade Show Planner Training Incentives 102

Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

Fan seating at Petco Park in San Diego serves as session seating for attendees of Warrior West 2021, a military resource and training expo. The event, Warrior West 2021 — a military and first responder resource and training expo organized by military gear and tactical equipment company ADS, Inc. — Photos by Daniel Snyder.

Trade Show 111

Trade Show Training Sponsors Hospitality 111

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

While the 2020 and 2021 versions of GMID took place virtually, the destinations where planners and suppliers will gather in 2022 are aiming to “shine a light on value of safe, successful in-person meetings and events—the building blocks of recovery and the future of work.” As in 2021, the theme for GMID 2022 will be Meet Safe.

Telecommunications 105

Telecommunications Meeting Trade Show Regulations 105

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. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Hospitality Conference Education Speakers 158

Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. We’ve put together a list of the 15 top annual hotel trade shows with a synopsis of what they cover and where they’re happening in the world. Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast. Where: Myrtle Beach, SC.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Hospitality Events Remote 52

MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

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Planner Contracts Contracts Trade Show 118

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 4, 2022

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), Thursday, April 7, was launched five years ago by the 70-member Meetings Mean Business industry coalition as an annual day of industry-wide advocacy focused on raising the profile of the economic value of business events, trade shows and exhibitions, and incentive travel.

Meeting 116

Meeting Trade Show Social Media Hospitality 116

ITA Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Mark Fisher: I specialize in sponsorship with ITA Group as the Sponsorship and Trade Show Manager—even though my background covers more than that. Not only have I had the opportunity to engage a wide range of students, but working at ITA Group has allowed me to bring to the table that ability to train people and to teach people.

Management 90

Management Sponsors Trade Show Healthcare 90

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I am not keen to restart show-floor happy hours where too many people crowd into the booth,” adds Lisa Grogan, who manages events, meetings and trade shows at Canadian tech company Matrox. Bartenders : Use professionally trained barkeeps and give them written instructions about who not to serve.

Insurance 130

Insurance Planner Trade Show Attendee 130

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. Building virtual conferences, trade shows, other events. (23 VIRTUAL CONFERENCES.

Virtual Events 98

Virtual Events Trade Show Contracts Contracts 98

ITA Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

If training partners around the world on a new product or service is your goal, make sure the training content is easily understood online. Provide success metrics and ROI through the collection of the right data , such as engagement levels in trainings and demos, increased purchase intent, improved advocacy rates, etc. .

Trade Show 76

Trade Show Sponsors Audience Seminar 76

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Hybrid events aren’t just conferences and trade shows with a streaming component. Empower 21 was one of the first hybrid events in 2021. The Breakaway CEO Summit a few years ago fittingly focused on human capital — finding, recruiting, training, and connecting with both employees and customers.

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Networking Social Media Events Registration 96

MeetingsNet

APRIL 20, 2023

April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. In advance of train travel launching between Miami and Orlando this summer, the Brightline Orlando Station ( left ) opened on April 20 at Orlando International Airport.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Travel Travel Training 69

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

For Convene ’s upcoming March/April issue, I wrote about a new training and mentorship program in the F&B sector of consumer packed goods called “(included) ACCESS” that helps minority-owned brands navigate trade shows, where meeting a retail buyer potentially can lead to distribution deals and success.

Trends 98

Trends Social Media Speakers Consulting 98

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2021

I’m] continuing to serve my clients well, even though they have all canceled their 2020 and 2021 programs — and have not yet rebooked,” wrote one respondent who gave themselves credit for “not quitting” during trying times. Booking business every month and attending three in-person trade shows. Our largest single order.

Certification 90

Certification Virtual Events Trade Show Booking 90

Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

These industries largely resumed travel last year after lagging other industries−such as manufacturing−in 2021. Rounding out the spending mix are customer service trips (14%); employee training or development (9%); and supplier meetings (6%).

Booking 80

Booking Consulting Insurance Trade Show 80

Interface Tourism Spain

MAY 10, 2022

This can be companies planning on travelling to a region with the aim of completing a business meeting, training sessions and seminars, Team building trips, Familiarisation trips, conferences, and networking events as well as expositions such as trade shows. from 2021 to 2028 (Source: Allied Market Research ).

Tourism 52

Tourism Tourism Seminar Incentives 52

Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the company underwent its second initial public offering in December 2021 following a multi-billion merger with San Francisco-based SPAC Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. Healthcare: Assisting organizations in managing medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

The program trains venue employees on how to work with guests with sensory needs, finds appropriate “quiet zones” venues can create for guests feeling overstimulated, and provides “sensory bags” complete with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards to comfort guests who require them, as well as weighted lap pads.

Remote 111

Remote Events Venue Trends 111

Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

One of the medical offices will be dedicated to addressing both flu and coronavirus symptoms and will be staffed by a trained medical professional with direct access to the Florida Department of Health and an Epidemiologist. If you are sick, or have been sick, just let us know and we will credit you for a pass for 2021 Annual instead.

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Conference Speakers Vendor Registration 128

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

billion, up from the $7 billion the industry brought in during 2021. Whether you’re organizing a small webinar or a massive trade show , the scalability and flexibility of the software allow you to adapt planning strategies, customize features, and efficiently manage events at different scales — all from the same centralized platform.

Registration 59

Registration Automation Sponsors Trade Show 59

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

billion, up from the $7 billion the industry brought in during 2021. Whether you’re organizing a small webinar or a massive trade show , the scalability and flexibility of the software allow you to adapt planning strategies, customize features, and efficiently manage events at different scales — all from the same centralized platform.

Registration 52

Registration Automation Sponsors Trade Show 52

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It specializes in conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the company underwent its second initial public offering in December 2021 following a multi-billion merger with San Francisco-based SPAC Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp.

Registration 62

Registration Retail B2B Platform 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent went public in December 2021 (for the second time) after completing a $5.3B Healthcare: Cvent helps organizations manage medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. It also provides customized pricing plans for enterprise-level clients.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent went public in December 2021 (for the second time) after completing a $5.3B Healthcare: Cvent helps organizations manage medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. It also provides customized pricing plans for enterprise-level clients.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

With its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent went public in December 2021 (for the second time) after completing a $5.3B Healthcare: Cvent helps organizations manage medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. It also provides customized pricing plans for enterprise-level clients.

Registration 62

Registration Retail Platform B2B 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent went public in December 2021 for the second time, following a $5.3B Healthcare: Assisting organizations in managing medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. Furthermore, the platform tailors customized pricing plans for enterprise-level clients.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent went public in December 2021 for the second time, following a $5.3B Healthcare: Assisting organizations in managing medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. Furthermore, the platform tailors customized pricing plans for enterprise-level clients.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, it went public for the second time in December 2021 after merging with Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. Users can access knowledge base resources and training materials through webinars and workshops. Cvent Founded in 1999, Cvent has a global workforce of over 4,800 people.

Registration 62

Registration B2B Retail Platform 62

Eventtia

JUNE 26, 2024

It specializes in managing virtual events, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the company underwent its second initial public offering in December 2021 following a multi-billion merger with San Francisco-based SPAC Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp.

Registration 62

Registration B2B Platform Virtual Events 62

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

With its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent went public in December 2021 (for the second time) after completing a $5.3B Healthcare: Cvent helps organizations manage medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. It also provides customized pricing plans for enterprise-level clients.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. For example, internal events — like sales kickoffs and internal training events — rarely provide enough value to other companies for them to invest in an event sponsorship opportunity. Of course, there are always exceptions.

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Sponsors Events Virtual Events Website 98

Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

With various social distancing policies causing the delays and cancellations of in-person events, many event organizers pivoted to virtual events throughout 2020 and 2021. Online Expos and Trade Shows. Company-wide events like town halls, training, onboarding new employees, campaign kick-offs, and more can be hosted virtually.

Virtual Events 62

Virtual Events Prospect Events Registration 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Additionally, Splash provides services such as strategic guidance, design services, personalized training, and custom reports. With its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent underwent its second public listing in December 2021, following a $5.3B Cvent Founded in 1999, Cvent stands as a global force with over 4,800 employees.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48

Eventtia

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Additionally, Splash provides services such as strategic guidance, design services, personalized training, and custom reports. With its headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, Cvent underwent its second public listing in December 2021, following a $5.3B Cvent Founded in 1999, Cvent stands as a global force with over 4,800 employees.

Registration 48

Registration Retail Platform B2B 48