Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. 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.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 16, 2021

Our client held out pivoting her in-person annual event into a virtual event until the last minute. With only two internal team members, who had responsibilities other than meeting planning, they waited until two months prior to the event date and attempted to plan, manage, and execute the virtual event on their own.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

The secret to planning a not-boring virtual event might be to pull a George Costanza. Entrepreneur Jay Schwedelson, who started the wildly popular Guru Media Hub virtual conferences in 2021 to engage with marketers, thinks a similar approach can turn around digital events. We’ve trained people to ghost us.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

While virtual events are certainly not brand new and have been around for quite some time, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused the surge of popularity of virtual events. What is a Virtual Event? Why Host a Virtual Event?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

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. On the Bizzabo platform, 75% of events in May 2023 are scheduled to be in-person events!

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 18, 2021

Face-to-face events, conferences, and meetings were postponed or cancelled for the near future. Due to the pandemic, subsequent quarantine, and travel restrictions, our company shifted our mindset and developed new product offerings for our clients in the form of virtual events and hybrid meetings.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Event professionals now have more choices than ever when it comes to event management software. While Voilà offers some attractive features for corporate virtual event streaming, its platform can be limited for those seeking a complete and seamless event management experience. Pricing Model: Is Voilà Free?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Now that we’re making a return to in-person events , we can start talking about many event-planning topics we had no use for since March 2020.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. And will virtual events be the new normal?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can you feel that, event planner? It’s the dawn of the hybrid event era! The virtual revolution paved the way to greater accessibility and inclusivity , so it goes without saying that virtual events are here to stay. Meanwhile, in-person events are making a comeback. So, which one will prevail?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 19, 2021

For our smaller internal educational activities, we created concise and specific information called the Virtual Event Guide that is available on our website with the integration of video content. It was then scheduled for February 2021 at the Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne. 4: Virtual events are either hit or miss!

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

After launching ITA Group Europe in early 2021, ITA Group has made another move to broaden its global footprint. NDK adds 50 employees to the ITA team, as well as an associate network of NKD-trained consultants across five continents. London-based NKD increases ITA Group’s headcount by a third and adds greatly to its global reach.

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Solimar International

JULY 1, 2021

The virtual event was held on June 30 th , 2021, providing expert insight on collaboration for enhancement of BIH’s competitive advantage by upgrading the quality of the tourism industry workforce through professional tourism training/ education.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. In response, Encore is getting creative on training staff and clients. “We

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software. Hopin Analysis Hopin is now part of RingCentral, a US-based software company specializing in virtual event platform technology. Industry Niche and Scope: What Types of Event Organizers Use Hopin?

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Introduction to VR technology for events. It was time to experiment first hand with VR technology and learn what it can do for our events. Below are two testimonials from attendees who tested the VR on site: Gijs Verbeek, Head of Events at European Association for International Education (EAIE): ‘The VR experience was exciting.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Taking care of the health of the attendees is a growing trend in the events industry – and we’re not just talking about COVID-19 compliance at events. PCMA EduCon 2021 , for example, hosted a gamified health challenge and encouraged attendees to move their bodies. There’s A Need For Movement At Events.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Instead, organizers can find opportunities to help attendees find valuable connections at any (or nearly any) event. The next generation of networking events consists of in-person events, virtual events, and hybrid events. Hybrid events aren’t just conferences and trade shows with a streaming component.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

I interviewed Isabel Niklaus, Lead Ecosystem Sustainability, who is responsible for events that are part of the sustainability projects at NZZ Connect including the Swiss Sustainability Forum and Impact Finance Forum. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 2021. Event vision and objective.

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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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IT&CM Events

AUGUST 11, 2021

It also looks that the MICE industry will be dealing with hybrid events for years to come, and if attendees have been experiencing well-run virtual events, they could potentially want to continue tuning in from home should they be unable to travel far in the future.

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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. Successful virtual events that are driving sponsor revenue.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

That left Johnston, who manages industry relationships between IDSA and more than 150 pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and health-care companies, with “a very short window to pivot all of these industry partners to a virtual event,” she told Convene. At that time, “I felt like the whole world was doing it,” she said.

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Eventtia

JUNE 26, 2024

Swapcard has been recognized for its innovation and impact on the event industry. It specializes in managing virtual events, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. Client case studies highlight Whova’s effectiveness in attendee check-ins, event engagement, and providing additional event information.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 18, 2021

6, and the winners were announced during the event, held Aug. The problematic Twitter algorithm isn’t the only instance of societal biases seeping into artificial intelligence trained by existing data sources. The competition was open from July 30–Aug. 5-8 at the Paris Hotel and Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas. Bias in AI.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 29, 2022

Virtual recruiting events. Who goes to recruitment events? Attendees at recruiting events can include the following: Job seekers. Training and coaching personnel. What do companies hope to get out of recruiting events? Recruitment fairs. Recruiters. Hiring managers. Executives.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 11, 2022

One of the goals for me is to continue the great work that’s been started by our previous boards, especially our chairs over the last year, Kirsten Olean, CAE, 2021 Chair of the PCMA Board of Directors, and Angie Ranalli, CMP, 2021 Chair of the PCMA?Foundation Foundation Board of Trustees. But we’ve got to keep moving.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

When it comes to event technology, it’s no secret that many event organizers feel the struggle — according to recent research conducted by Skift Meetings , about only a little more than half of event professionals “consider themselves comfortable or savvy with virtual event tech.”.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Grandview Research , the industry is estimated to grow to $14.48B in 2028 — up from $6.36B in 2021). It’s no surprise, then, that Capterra has a whopping 841 event management solutions, and G2 features 220. Here are some telling statistics about event tech: 68.9% wearable event technology) ( Bizzabo , 2023) 67.5%

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2021

Signature Production Group expanded into virtual events in 2020 — adding an XR stage that features a 180-degree wraparound LED wall — in a new studio. Customer confidence in return of live events. Executing several live events. Continuing to plan several live large events. Migrating to virtual events.

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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. These companies leverage Cvent’s platform to streamline event planning, enhance attendee engagement, and measure event success.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In early 2020, the early days of the pandemic, the majority of physical events have been canceled due to the social distancing and quarantine policies, many of them have been replaced by virtual events. So, what about physical events in the new normal world? Hybrid: can go both ways.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:04. Learning & Training Tools. Using Certification and Training Incentives to Meet Shifting Customer Expectations. Combining Top-Performer Incentives & a Training-Focused Virtual Event for Big Impact. Incentives. Incentive Solutions That Drive Behavior Change. Dealer Engagement Hubs.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Deanna Singh, founder and CEO of Uplifting Impact, a DEI consulting, coaching, and training company, says allyship “is more about a journey. The second edition of that event, “ How to Be an Ally Virtual Summit ” — billed as “three days of bridge-building for DEI leaders” — will be held Oct.

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Hotel Engine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Many prolific companies rely on this festival to help them train their leadership, such as Starbucks, Netflix, Samsung, Lego, Google and even NASA! Collision Tech Conference focuses on leadership training, networking opportunities and lead generation. Where: Minneapolis. When: June 26-29. Where: Toronto. Conclusion.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Whova’s available client case studies reveal its adept response to specific planning challenges, encompassing attendee check-ins, ensuring engagement during events, accessing additional event information, and more. Users may need to explore further or contact Whova directly for precise details on their pricing structure.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Features Whova’s capabilities include an event mobile app for in-person events, a hybrid and virtual event platform, event management, online registration, payment processing, event marketing, expo and career fair support, mobile check-in, event networking, attendee engagement, and event reports and data.

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