MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will kicks off today’s topic by taking us back to Google’s 2022 IO conference. Using AR Can Improve the Speaker-Audience Relationship. AR for events can also significantly change how presenters and event planners communicate with attendees. . This kind of integration gives each attendee a uniquely customized experience. “I

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

2022 welcomed the launch of New Intent, an organization focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy with destinations and event planners. New Intent’s plan is to create educational sessions, white papers and knowledge sharing by partnering with events industry supply chain and speaker services.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022! A list of best event platforms to use in 2022 ! Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. So many questions, so few answers.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Cvent CONNECT. HFTP Club Summit.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There were so many excellent entries that it was hard to pick just one, but eventually we decided on SAP Sapphire 2022 in the Best Transformational Change category, and Siemens Energy Business Conference 2022 in Best Customer Experience – Live. This approach culminated in >20,000 attendees in 2019. Location of Event.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

Mesmer has added new voices to the list of speakers, including young professionals who are on the rise in the industry. It’s a sweeping transformation, and one that relied heavily on the association’s investment in something that often doesn’t get a lot of attention: speaker coaching.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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Meeting Sustainability Speakers Hospitality 298

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 16, 2022

If your goal is to create incredible events that dazzle attendees, look no further. This list of events from leading brands like MozCon, Adobe, and SXSW are all prime examples of how to plan a memorable attendee experience. Today, it’s not enough to wow your attendees. What is the attendee experience?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro gives his opening remarks at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. 22, mdg hosted a virtual Executive Roundtable to explore the behind-the-scenes marketing and production for CES 2022, held in person Jan 7-10 — during the height of the Omicron outbreak — at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Accor’s annual Global Meeting Exchange returned in 2022, held at the Fairmont San Francisco, at the top of one of the city’s famous hills. But, as speakers and industry experts made clear, the world of meetings and events has been reshuffled by the pandemic in ways that are still shaking out. Meeting Attendees are Choosier.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

This should be separate from training for speakers. Read More: Smart Speakers Award Winners Getting the Most Out of Your Speaker Showcasing the speaker through a video feed creates a better, more personalized experience. Speaker timing is everything. Speaker timing is everything.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 11, 2022

Tuesday’s Main Stage speakers Mateo Salvatto and Wanijuka “Wawa” Gatheru wowed CL22 attendees with their desire to change the world for the better. Tech entrepreneur Mateo Salvatto told CL22 attendees Tuesday that with the technology that exists today, “Changing the world for others was never as easy as it is now.”

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 13, 2022

PCMA EduCon 2022 will kick off Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, where speaker Andrew Davis will take the stage. They’re asking themselves… ‘what do attendees need to get out of a hybrid event?’ The people that were wildly creative constrained themselves to the new medium. Jennifer N.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In addition to this, cost per attendee is expected to increase, as well, 1.5% Sixty-five percent of North American respondents expect their meeting spend to increase, compared to 68% in 2022; 12% of those expect a spend increase of 11% or more. Internal and small meetings are predicted to see the greatest cost per attendee in APAC.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2023

The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 sees 29% year-on-year growth in attendees appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? Then the speakers were handed iPads and viewers watched their faces as their colleagues talked about the impact their leadership had had on them. What will the road ahead be like for the events industry?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

“People are thinking about virtual attendee engagement and looking at how can they make it more fun for attendees rather than have them just sit and watch a screen. ” “So you may have some of your attendees in-person again, but a lot of folks aren’t ready to travel or they are working from home.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Ensure cybersecurity.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whether attendees want to be better at business, learn more about experience design or how to plan events that are kinder to our planet, they will find the personal and professional development they need. Attendees will learn the use cases and what it means for real people. We’re not exponentially changing the world.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-crafted speaker bio is a great way to create a strong first impression with event attendees and generate buzz. Keep reading to learn more about why speaker bios matter, discover how to write a bio for a conference, and view speaker bio examples that should give you a better idea about what a strong bio looks like.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

by 2022, 55% of US homes have voice-activated assistants , 60% of millennials have used a chatbot, with 70% of them having a positive experience, 50% of those who haven’t tried using chatbots are open to trying them. An event chatbot is designed to answer questions about events and offer support to attendees. Chatbot Statistics.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. You have to be ready for that.”. Flexibility as a Constant.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. Speakers & Emcees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After the wild ride meeting professionals have been on for the last year, the last thing you probably want to think about is buckling up for another spin around the sun, but now is the time to set yourself up for success in 2022—a year many are predicting will be a banner 365 days for meetings and conventions. Speaker, Drummer for P!NK,

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

They give us concrete advice on building out backup plans and communicating with attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. How do you provide value when only 25% of registered attendees show up at your in-person event? “If you’re planning an event for Q3 in 2022, you should plan ahead and say that this event might not happen.

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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. Attendees at this exclusive resort learned over three days how to engineer those emotional moments by living them.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

She shared the results of a recent survey of event planners about the trends that will impact events in 2022. The pandemic and subsequent shift to virtual meetings opened attendee eyes to the limitations and inflexibility of physical events. And when it’s hybrid , don’t treat virtual attendees as second-class citizens.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. First, fresh air can give attendees an immediate boost of endorphins just from being outside. Naturally Good.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

In-person and online attendees accessing through the Intrado platform learned from author, activist and comedian Baratunde Thurston, “How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time.” The Fellows class of 2021, new CAE credentials, the DELP class of 2020-2022 were recognized. Checkout their recording.

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ITA Group

APRIL 12, 2022

Defining Hybrid Events With Attendee Experience in Mind. Although various surveys predict anywhere from 30-65% of meetings will be hybrid in 2022, GBTA reported 55% of companies are hesitant to host a hybrid event due to low attendee engagement concerns because of virtual networking complexities. You’re not alone.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The Van Buren PHX.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Even before most of the 12,000 attendees from this year’s IMEX America in Las Vegas unpacked their suitcases, the IMEX Group was already planning for 2023 at the renovated Mandalay Bay Convention Center where upgrades to restaurants and connected hotels will join the recently refreshed 2.1 million sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

What I was privileged enough to experience at Smart Woman Summit 2022 was an environment of altruistic support, an eagerness to promote camaraderie and a unified commitment to empowerment. Attendees arrived with positive energy, ready to network with fellow guests to share ideas. The poolside mixer was alive with excitement and energy.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a result, Events Industry Council (EIC) updated its standards in 2022 to enhance sustainable practices across the events industry. As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Promoting Attendee Autonomy With On-Demand Content.

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