Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

of vibrant, distinct meeting space at La Fonda on the Plaza attendees made brilliant connections and took part in an experience that both refreshed and inspired, heading home with elevated understanding and ideas of how to incorporate wellness into their own events, for all of their own attendees. Across the breathtaking 20,000+ sq.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Also, consider a special offer when it comes to sponsors’ products that they serve. So for example, if one of your sponsors sells shampoo, maybe offering 50% off their shampoo, let’s do it. Maybe you can say, “Hey, if you’d like to meet one of our sponsors leading up to the event, here’s a meeting link.”

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JULY 15, 2021

Will, Thuy, and Nick revisit PCMA EduCon 2021 and share three different perspectives: one of a co-host, one of a virtual attendee, and one of an educated outside observer. ” Thuy was also a part of the PCMA EduCon 2021, as an attendee. I’m glad I attended it from a digital attendee standpoint.”

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MARCH 21, 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. Also, it’s very easy to please your sponsors with the tools that they give you.” We do a lot of education on the platform.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As in-person events gain momentum, attendee expectations are higher than ever. IMEX Group worked with pc/nametag to manage registration for the 12,000 attendees who descended on Las Vegas for IMEX America in October. Read More : IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees. Attendee Benefits. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. So what’s left? The experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

of vibrant, distinct meeting space at La Fonda on the Plaza attendees made brilliant connections and took part in an experience that both refreshed and inspired, heading home with elevated understanding and ideas of how to incorporate wellness into their own events, for all of their own attendees. Across the breathtaking 20,000+ sq.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

And learn how to plan a successful virtual event that your attendees will never forget! “Live webinars in addition to the summits where we do three hours of education, we now teach the majority of all of our certificate sessions online. And those programs are sometimes six hours long, and I facilitate and teach most of those.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2021

As soon as attendees get access into the platform, they’re able to see what sessions would be most interesting to them based on how they signed up in the registration process. Other platforms have really expanded on what it means to be a virtual exhibitor or a virtual sponsor.” ” Attendance Tracking In Hybrid Events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This can mean each attendee must find someone to care for their children or ask their spouse to do double duty while they are gone. Attendees can get to know each other on a different level.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. The process of preparing for continuous education involves gaining in-depth knowledge of various aspects of meeting and event planning, from tactics to strategy,” she says.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. Let attendees know what’s coming next while they’re at the event. WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING?

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JANUARY 4, 2024

An excited 2,449 attendees took to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando over four days, a 5% increase in attendance from 2019, according to the association. “It Attendees enjoyed the new elements of our show and the closing night party with Nelly as our performer was amazing.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

These events have a lot of educational content, lots of different tracks, or breakout sessions,” he says. “We’ve talked in the past about having influencers be admitted to the platform early so that when the attendee arrives, it’s not an empty conversation. ” Exhibitors & Sponsors At Virtual Events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Go simulive and stream pre-recorded sessions as though they were happening live, while speakers connect simultaneously with attendees in chat.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate.

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JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

What will your brand and attendees get out of the experience? Do you want attendees to be able to go from a virtual room to another? At the end of the day, you still want to put on a show your attendees will remember for years to come. Be educated, ask questions, and look for the best possible deal. Conclusions.

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SITE

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

For 3 days attendees connected again, re-igniting their professional networks, learned career-enhancing new skills, and discovered the pulse and beating heart of a truly stunning host destination, while raising over $235,000 for SITE Foundation’s projects on research, education, and advocacy. That’s a job well done!

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Want to delve deeper? Stay informed. Maximize your benefits.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In the Multicultural Marketplace, DMO-sponsored booths suppliers who represent diversity and the community and are then assigned appointments with domestic and international buyers, press and social media influencers.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. From the tight-knit camaraderie within my team, the quiet hum of the hotel staff, the energy of the production crew and the excitement among the attendees, all this energy under one roof is where I thrive best.”

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AUGUST 18, 2023

10-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas drew 12,068 attendees from 180 countries. Thank you to every attendee and exhibitor who supported our People and Planet pledge, refilled their water bottle or simply opted for a waterwise meal,” she said in the introduction to the report when it was released. “I

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APRIL 19, 2021

Very little thought went into the virtual audience’s experience, their ability to network amongst themselves and the other attendees, the quality of the stream, and the way content was delivered. It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

“After investing all of that time, energy, and capital, they’re simply diluting all of that activity by redirecting their attendees and their event transactions to these third-party event platforms that, by the way, are great platforms.” With your attendees’ permission, you can reallocate it to market your next events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2020

One of the top concerns that come along with planning a virtual event is attendee engagement. Webinar fatigue is a thing and, as we explained before, the chances that you’ll keep your attendees hooked for as long as you would in an in-person event are very slim. Who’s to say you have to charge the same to all your attendees?

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network Annual Conference. For a corporate stage design reflective of conference themes, look no further than the Life Sciences Trainers and Educators Network Annual Conference. What stands out overall is a bright and uplifting vibe to energize attendees. Pivot Summit. Source: Microhire.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

Amy Riley, senior director of business sales for Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority , advised attendees to “Pack your walking shoes!” Whether this is the attendee’s first IMEX America or a return trip, she predicts visitors will be amazed by all the new things there are to do and see. Smart Monday. Moving Opportunities.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

If noisy, crowded receptions aren’t achieving the human connection your attendees crave, try adjusting your program. Beth Surmont, CMP-Fellow, FASAE, CAE There is a growing tension between what attendees want to get out of an in-person event, and what their bosses — the approvers — want to be the result of their participation. “I

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

As event planners, we’ve always taken responsibility for the safety and security of our attendees while they were in our care. Many events that have begun their relaunch are insisting attendees have a vaccine passport before admitting entry. Duty of Care. Anh Nguyen. The Vaccine Passport Dilemma.

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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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MARCH 7, 2022

“Planners have to worry about their sponsors, stakeholders, executives, and attendees. “Event technology companies should step you through creating custom reports and educate you about event data. There are so many things on their plate,” Brandt explains. Customer Support Spotlight: Hubspot.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. Before and after meetings, attendees can enjoy Grandscape, a premium mixed-use development in The Colony, where our Grandscape theater is located.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2021

If you get that live engagement, it makes your sponsors happy and you can get more sponsored dollars. Now, we have years of catch-up in terms of education. ” One challenge that Liz points out is how disjointed the attendee journey is. What you don’t want is everyone registering, but no one showing up.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California. They fostered a unique connection between all attendees regardless of whether they were planners or supplier.” The activities were all part of that and more. This was really well received, Minzey adds.

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