Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

CIS of Nevada is a national program that works with organizations across the U.S. On March 22, The Venetian organized a food donation to Hero School, City Impact Las Vegas, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and New Day Adult Care. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, we hosted 18 events that have resulted in an economic impact of $62,663,443.

Panel 245

Panel Government Financial Services Education 245

ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

4 Top Takeaways From Our 2023 Webinars 27 December 2023 At ADMEI, we continue to focus on providing helpful content based on current events and the status of the DMC industry today. Watch The DMC Lifestyle We hope you enjoyed the webinars that were offered in 2023.

Panel 223

Panel Destination Management Virtual Events Production 223

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

Insurance 263

Insurance B2B Retail Conference 263

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2023

The conference is slated to return to Vegas in April for its 100th anniversary with an expected 65,000 people. A Matter of Space For the 2023 event, Brown and his team luckily had a lot of space to work with to give exhibitors and attendees enough room to move and interact within the Las Vegas Convention Center after the expansion.

Conference 246

Conference Attendee Production Organization 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

Tourism 223

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Healthcare 223

Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting. What I envision is if I met 27 people and went to 15 sessions, and I loved the first five minutes of that one and seven minutes of this one….”

Platform 245

Platform Planner Booking Production 245

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. Insider Tips for Planning a Columbus Conference. 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. That way you won’t miss out on the best ideas for you,” he said.

Training 264

Training Preparation Banking Remote 264

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

Transportation 211

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 211

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. The 2023 FICP Annual Conference will be staged Nov. Jennifer C.

Conference 147

Conference Insurance Consulting Hospitality 147

Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Rebecca Lovell There is something about hosting 1000s of top economic powers from 23 countries at APEC 2023 that bonds people for life. Events are an antidote to the loneliness plaguing the country.

Events 130

Events Benefits Retail Panel 130

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way! FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records. This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Insurance Training 246

Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest and most comprehensive report to date: The state of in-person B2B conferences: Analyzing organizer and attendee insights on today’s most impactful gatherings. Hear from organizers and attendees on what they prioritize, their challenges, and how they’re planning for 2024 and beyond.

B2B 98

B2B Organization Conference Attendee 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Although the conference moves around, he is limited in the number of places that can hold all of the activities, even though he has resorted to tenting parking lots and taking over alternative spaces. ASH worked with the U.S. It’s getting better.” He uses outdoor activations—tents, pavilions and terraces to expand the managed environment.

Conference 130

Conference Registration Government Attendee 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

hosts advocacy conferences and groups hoping to promote change right on the steps of Capitol Hill. From the Professional Women in Advocacy Summit to the ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference, hundreds of organizations are looking to get people engaged and motivated. Every day, Washington, D.C. Ease of Registration .

Meeting 246

Meeting Social Media Registration Conference 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Association conferences are back,” Mack said. World Indigenous People Conference on Education was in Adelaide in September with 2,300 attendees. Read More : How an Australian Space Conference Beat the Time Zone Challenge. Appreciation of the Value of F2F. Resiliency is one of Australia’s specialties,” said Calder.

Incentives 246

Incentives Sustainability Consulting Education 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Use the free conversation starters around you, like how many years they have been coming to the conference/destination or how they know the person hosting the event. What do you do when you aren’t at a conference or for fun? Catch me up on your job/family since I last saw you. Be creative—challenge your partners,” he advised.

Contracts 264

Contracts Contracts Conference Speakers 264

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare.

Meeting 306

Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. Promote Yourself If you want to add more events to your marketing calendar, you must make a big impression in 2023.

Sponsors 304

Sponsors Fashion Virtual Events Social Media 304

Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. Conferences are enjoying a return to participation even if the mega events are smaller. Additionally, unemployment is at the lowest in 15 years. “If

Travel 246

Travel Travel Banking B2B 246

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.

Conference 126

Conference Affiliate Trade Show Government 126

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meetings and conferences are perhaps one of the most important fundamental ways in which people come together and change happens. So I’m pleased to discover an academic research article paper about unconference — especially since its title is: The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences !

Conference 113

Conference Proposal Panel Promotion 113

Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. Day 1 (June 10) : Kick off the conference with specialized training camps and partner/leadership summits. The Excellence Awards ceremony celebrates top event organizers in the evening.

Trade Show 243

Trade Show Networking Vendor Education 243

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. Harlander is managing director and director of project services for Rosewood Amsterdam , slated to open late 2023 as the brand’s first property in the Netherlands. Nadeem Siddiqui. The Gwen in Chicago named Siddiqui general manager.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Management Consulting Promotion 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Mercedes Miller Mercedes Miller, The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau Miller takes on the role of president of The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau , the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, following Cookie Smoak’s retirement.

Hospitality 231

Hospitality Promotion Communications Communications 231

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As part of embracing experimentation and risk-taking, the conference prioritized local community thought leaders and new programs. The identity-based gatherings at the beginning of the conference were continuations of groups that started online and helped to attract a larger audience. Read More : Trying to Close the Diversity Gap?

Meeting 246

Meeting Healthcare Training Online 246

Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2024

Julia Gräßer guides Convening EMEA 2023 participants in a meditation during the events’ closing session in Copenhagen, Denmark. If we really want to create events, conferences, and experiences that change behavior and leave our delegates better off than when they arrive, we need artfully designed closing keynotes.”

Conference 105

Conference Logistics Technology Technology 105

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2023

DEIB SMALL ORGANIZATIONS— A critical component of a thriving business is strategy. While there has been significant progress, organizations must do more to ensure everyone can achieve their dreams and potential. Efforts will be hard work but also necessary for creating more just and inclusive societies and organizations.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Culture Prospect 246

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists.

Destination Management 214

Destination Management Education Management Incentives 214

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2023

Smart Meetings was there for a backstage view of what went into the production and brought back tips for planning even more intelligently in 2023. Vibrant-colored organic designs reflected what meeting professionals experienced as they moved through and around obstacles by working with partners and communities to find solutions.

Panel 228

Panel Publishing Networking Conference 228

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2023

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) advocates for the business events industry, meeting with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to advance the industry. Tommy Goodwin Goodwin shared the efforts the alliance is focusing on in 2023. A favorable operating environment.

Conference 119

Conference Insurance Government Communications 119

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The day inspires events that range from panel discussions and press conferences to pizza parties and photo opps, and last year, which was largely virtual, saw more than 40 million impressions from 8.5 Travel umbrella since November 2021) organizes the event and has decided on March 30 for GMID in 2023. Mark your calendars.

Trade Show 109

Trade Show Panel Incentives Online 109

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

Trade Show 242

Trade Show Tourism Tourism Events 242

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Hotel Engine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Check out the 15 best leadership conferences for operations professionals to level up your business and perform better in your job. Business Agility Conference. ACUHO-I Business Operations Conference. International Conference On Business Operations, Research and Management. ILA Annual Global Conference. Collision.

Conference 98

Conference Online Panel Networking 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

ChatGPT is “revolutionizing” how she works in areas that include crunching event data, Megan Finnell, CMP, HMCC, director of meetings and conferences for the Medical Group Management Association, told Convene Senior Editor Jennifer Dienst. Barbara Palmer is deputy editor at Convene.

Organization 122

Organization Training Automation Social Media 122