Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues. How many days/hours & attendees are you expecting? Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Entertainment. How many sessions? Event Platform.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. Read the blog to learn more about these amazing spaces for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings, such as amenities , attendee capacity , and what the atmosphere is like. The Van Buren PHX.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Negotiate with vendors. Entertaining Your Guests. Use food as entertainment. Event Ideas for Themes.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Not only will they feel safer, but attendees will turn to them with questions at an event – anything from asking for bathroom locations to following their directions in the case of a security breach or evacuation. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Don’t leave anything to chance.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

The Wisconsin Center District is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, placing attendees within walking distance of top attractions, dining, and nightlife. Taste it all at the new 3rd Street Market Hall featuring local vendors, games, activities, and a selfie museum. Old World Third Street Entertainment District.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

2020 Virtual Event Trend: Personalization for Attendees. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. Your attendees will feel they got much more value out of attending when their needs are met. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. Attendees of the Healthcare Advocate Summit are among that high-stress group, according to Melissa Paige, co-CEO of the four-year-old summit held each September. “And

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

You can use these to learn what will best resonate with the attendees during the live event. They can draft the goals of the software project and who will talk with potential vendors. This means reaching out to the attendees early on about their food choices. You Don’t Have to Handle Entertainment Management.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

How can we engage attendees and immerse them in the virtual experience? Even your event partners and vendors can have access to the most important aspects of the strategy and work alongside planners in order to execute an event to perfection. Lucky for you, there are a ton of great strategies you can employ to engage your attendees.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How many attendees will you invite? Every element of the event should come together to create a positive experience for the attendees. Attendees would expect lots of fun interactive opportunities throughout the day. An agenda provides a guideline to your event for your own planning purposes and for your attendees.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it. By shopping local, you help create a more inclusive community and your attendees get to bond over discovering a new spot together.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Initially projected to be half the size, nSight 2022 drew in 1,400 registered attendees. With the technology available today, virtual events can go above and beyond what attendees expect. Value your vendor relationships.”

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. Every attendee has specific motivations for attending any event. Are there moments when attendees are confused about where to go or what to do next?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Slide by slide, tab by tab, line item by line item, I ensure they understand how we’re using every dollar to create an experience (or experiences, if we’re delivering a hybrid event) that is guaranteed to achieve their business goals and exceed their, and the attendees’, expectations. Save Money by Skipping Software You Don’t Need.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Different technologies can enhance the event experience for your clients and vendors in many ways, both big and small. Technology can help you land a client, plan, design, and deliver events that lead to amazing attendee experiences. Attendee reviews were so high (average of 5 out of 5!) Embrace AI. Utilize drones at events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need. Personalization for attendees leads to a more successful event. Your attendees will feel they got much more value out of attending when their needs are met. Buckle up it’s going to be an exciting ride! .

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. I would break it into attendee and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

.” My passion for international travel has afforded me various opportunities to invite planners to explore events filled with New Orleans’ flavor and culture all while exposing attendees to menu options that they may not have realized meet their budgets.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

The behind-the-scenes coordination required to deliver a moving spectacle with high entertainment value takes months of preparation. “We First-aid stations, private security, police, fire, water, fencing, bleachers, restrooms, parking, signage, pre-parade notification to locals and garbage removal will all be needed for your attendees.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. Feature : Spatial video enables attendees to easily move in and out of conversations as if they were in person. In either variation, utilize the HD native streaming player that allows attendees to raise their hand to join the stage. Explore a public world here. .

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. So, to make the most of your event budget in 2023, make sure you choose your vendors far in advance. The Rise of Energy Costs . The global recession is causing energy prices to rise.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Attendees at a roundtable discussion suggested: Consider shorter agendas, fewer days and a streamlined timeline. Asking potential attendees in advance can help inform the sourcing process and lead to better outcomes. Cost Containment Budget-saving measures don’t have to impact attendee experience.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Today's successful corporate gatherings are all about creating immersive, memorable experiences that resonate with attendees long after the event has concluded. These elements serve as the building blocks of engagement, fostering connections and creating lasting memories for attendees.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“When we do that for attendees, that’s one thing. ” “At the beginning, we had people that were amazing in person, but it was very hard for them to translate through Zoom and learn to be monologuing and entertaining,” says Amy. And that’s also in alignment with our vendors, with our partnerships.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Often, local vendors have higher costs and are not able to leverage economies of scale. They offer user-friendly options to entertain and don’t come with the exponential fees associated with banquet functions. Resources to support larger venues would be primarily driven by significant business.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Across the street is sweetgreen , a health food takeout restaurant that can accommodate meeting attendees with dietary restrictions. Entertainment is plentiful, with Vivint Arena , Capitol Theatre and nine ski resorts within driving distance. Five multi-bedroom cottages come with private outdoor dining and entertainment spaces.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Either way, New Zealand is the nexus of entertainment, culture and nature. Guests will enjoy panoramic views from meeting areas that can be flexibly converted to the vendor’s needs during setup. Attendees will get astonishing views of Auckland from the boardrooms during their visit. of meeting space.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Kaye told Convene that he came from the PR marketing world with his foot in the “entertainment sphere” — think premieres, brand and product launches. We have to take people into the world of the show” for events in the entertainment world. It could be an attendee who you know is a vegan influencer. Work with vendors. “On

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. For over 60 years, Downtown Seattle Association has functioned under the mission of creating a vibrant and inclusive downtown.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. They were able to experience authentic Orlando,” he said. People are looking for different things,” said Segin.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By infusing the local culture of a destination into their events, planners can elevate gatherings, leaving attendees with a deeper appreciation and understanding for the place they’re visiting. I recommend that planners start by talking to their venue and other vendors about what they feel is the best way to highlight the destination.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By infusing the local culture of a destination into their events, planners can elevate gatherings, leaving attendees with a deeper appreciation and understanding for the place they’re visiting. I recommend that planners start by talking to their venue and other vendors about what they feel is the best way to highlight the destination.

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