Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

As meeting planners, you have the opportunity to not only educate and entertain, but to create a moment of experience that becomes part of attendees’ very selves. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 17, 2022. Thank you to our Platinum & Event sponsors Hamilton Hotel , MGM Resorts International and Cadmium. It pays off in spades.”.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. After all, aren’t we supposed to give attendees what they want? ” Planning Events In 2022: Event Planners Lack Resources.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. Read highlights from Day 1 and 2 of IMEX America 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Promenade was the hub of Convening Leaders 2022 at Caesars Forum, offering networking spots, sponsor activations, and the Work Lounge sponsored by Visit Indy. We brainstormed what a hub should deliver from an attendee point of view. Overflow session viewing is also a popular draw for attendees.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 29, 2024

But here’s the thing no one’s talking about; sponsorship and sponsor ROI. As the events industry continues to heat up , the growth and scalability of your event strategy will rely on event sponsors. While audience engagement and attendance are big priorities, 29% of event teams say sponsors are at the top of their list.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. CES wants all attendees to be safe and healthy, and participate in the best way for them. Safe Travels.

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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? “Tell your attendees what your plan B is. Let’s get brewing! ” Dustin agrees.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story Connecting onsite and virtual attendees for maximum engagement. Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment.

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Stova

JUNE 2, 2023

Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study Success Story C Databrick's 2022 Company Kickoff connected onsite attendees with virtual guests through hybrid technology, while also keeping a highly-tech savvy audience engaged throughout the onsite environment. The post Databricks CKO 2022 Case Study appeared first on Stova.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. Top Event Platforms 2022: It’s All About The Features! First, Kyle explains why the Endless implementation team decided to put out the list of top event platforms to use in 2022. How did they rank them?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Between January and September 2022, the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by almost 724%. Most events coming in the second half of 2022 on Bizzabo’s platform will be in person. “In-person We want to elevate the experience for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and organizers.”.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2022

While we’ve talked a lot about how the pandemic affected planners and attendees, we haven’t focused on exhibitors’ experience all that much. I’ve been on planning teams as well as a sponsor and an exhibitor.” “In 2022, there are so many opportunities to give sponsors value ,” he adds.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Winners from all four years were invited to the exclusive reunion and asked to share their advice for their 2022 selves. Then he counted backward three months to ensure he had time to market and deliver wine to attendees before the big day.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

Two years later, they are one of the most important event trends of 2022. Hybrid events vary based on the number of virtual and in-person attendees, the number of venues, synchronous versus asynchronous content delivery, and many more variables. Delight Your Sponsors & Exhibitors. Let’s explore!

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

The experiential event format will showcase 150 professions and will allow attendees to engage directly with the employers and ask questions of current apprentices in the programmes. . Sponsored post. The post SwissSkills Bern 2022 – Shaping the future for young people appeared first on The MICE Blog.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post Event tourism market to progress at a CAGR of 4% between 2022-2032 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Trillion in 2032, to surge at CAGR of 4% during forecast period 2022-2032. The post Event tourism market to progress at a CAGR of 4% between 2022-2032 appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022. You can get hyper-creative with custom floor plans and put your own spin on it, or have a map that helps attendees maneuver around an event as you would if it were in person,” Amy says.

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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. Asynchronous hybrid events have emerged as a solution to many hybrid event challenges , such as continuous audience engagement, picking the right venue, and sufficient bandwidth for attendee support. Source: IBTM World.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2023

The post The Travel & Adventure Show Series concludes the 2023 season with over 150,000 attendees and 1,200+ Exhibitors across 8 cities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Stephens Convention Center with headlining sponsor MSC Cruises. The series commenced in Chicago at the Donald E.

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Stova

APRIL 13, 2023

Consider meteoric rise of ChatGPT: This free, AI-powered chatbot debuted in November 2022. In this article, we share five ways you can use artificial intelligence in event management to save time and enhance attendee experiences. billion in 2022 to $1,394.30 How do we know? What exactly are AI and ChatGPT? Do more with less.

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InEvent

JULY 1, 2022

Hybrid events bring together the best of physical and digital media to create experiences that are uniquely connected and participatory in both directions for all attendees. All stakeholders, including hosting companies, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees, gain a lot from these events.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While hybrid events have been relatively popular in the past half-decade or so, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 global pandemic has further accelerated its popularity throughout 2020 and 2022. In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about how to plan your first hybrid event in 2022, including: What actually is a hybrid event?

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

Yet, all of those efforts will go to waste if you can’t attract enough attendees (both in-person and virtual attendees) to your hybrid event. The in-person attendees can enjoy face-to-face networking and great food from your caterer. Create activities that allow both attendees to participate in real-time.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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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

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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our hope is that once [attendees] attend this event, they’ll be able to go back to their leadership and incorporate many of the things we’ll be doing at our event this year, and [see] that safe, face-to-face meetings can resume,” said Steve Bove, FICP executive director.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

IMEX Frankfurt , the European sister of IMEX America announced today that they will move the 20th anniversary show from April 26-28 to May 31-June 2, 2022. Our industry propels all other industries, building communities and careers,” he said in a statement to attendees. “The Staying the Course. Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, event attendees are big fans of specialized mobile event apps. These bespoke applications streamline attendee experiences, offering targeted information, networking opportunities, and the ability to personalize their schedules and easily keep track of the sessions and talks they’ll explore throughout the event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

“Can you recap 2021 and move forward to 2022?” “They’d already taken money from their sponsors and their attendees. ” “That completely got digitalized during 2022. Now during 2021 and 2022 as well, what people have started doing is earlier virtual events. That sounds like magic.”

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1,149 virtual attendees. 709 in-person attendees. + Organize a hybrid event for more than 1,000 attendees and 100 panelists in less than three weeks. In July 2022, Waste2Worth teamed up with multiple entities to organize the first edition of the Circular and Carbon Neutral Expo. 100 speakers. Waste2Worth. Target Audience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees.

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