Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your brand went through the time and expense to set up a unique event platform; Whether it’s a web-based platform or an app, you have tons of fun features, tools, and resources in the platform for your attendees. But when it’s time to host your event, attendees aren’t using the platform. Promote the App Before Your Event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. Your sustainable events pledge needs to be super obvious. Events have a pretty big environmental footprint.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Events are an investment, and you need a strategy to get results. Your event strategy is the game plan for how you will get a return on this event. Whether it’s more leads or a boost in sales, the right event strategy will help you get what you need. . Overall Event Strategy KPIs. Post-Event Surveys.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events. Read More : It’s All About Engagement!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Event planners need to know what’s on the radar for 2023, but don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends. 2023 Event Trends Sneak Peek: What’s Inside?

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Community is the hot new buzzword in the events industry, and for a good reason. She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Before they tackle the ROI of building an event community, Will asks Erica to share what got her to where she is today. . Let’s jump in!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

According to Forbes , in-person events increased by 255% from the 4th quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022. And these are just a few of several trends in events to keep your eye on. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt discuss current event industry trends and the future of events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2022

Event chatbots are becoming increasingly common in the event industry. While chatbots are helpful when engaging communities during events, they can also be an excellent tool if you want to implement the community model and engage your attendees all year. . The Pandemic Affected Chatbots Too. Will agrees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? This should be the standard.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Cvent CEO Reggie Agarwal recently stated that the event industry has reached a staggering $1.6 The intersection of these two industries presents a unique opportunity for us as event professionals to enhance our offerings and maximize return on investment (ROI) by integrating wellness into event strategies.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

It provides us with the opportunity to not only protect the environment, but to ensure that we are contributing and promoting the well-being of people long beyond our event. This fits so well with our—the impression that we leave on our attendees at events today will keep them coming back in the future.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will and Brandt are excited to see just how revolutionary AR will be for events. In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger discuss AR for Events. Together, they explore how AR for events can reshape how people interact with each other and their venues. That was one of the first real events uses I saw.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The events industry is on the cusp of change. As we exit the pandemic era, companies are looking to understand how they can drive event-led growth and how events can, in turn, drive growth for their business; that’s why we’ve brought on a special guest for this episode of #EventIcons , Mark Kilens. How Mark Came to Events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Events, meetings and conferences today are supported by digital event platforms that make it possible for companies to seamlessly connect with people across the globe and deliver more engaging and immersive experiences than ever before. Here are some best practices for driving audience attendance in digital events.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I was early in my career producing events, so I wasn’t always focused on the purpose of each event, but the Symposium was different,” she says. “As I think it is safe to say that events are really coming back in the post-pandemic world,” Ferguson says.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Where Certified Meeting Professionals gather, connection and innovation flourish From March 11-13, 2024, events industry professionals who hold the esteemed Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation gathered in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York. She asked attendees, “Raise your hand if you know the people at your table.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

Given the free time the WSWA team had, the association chose 2023 as the year to introduce a rebrand and additional changes to its event. 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

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

As the horizon approaches, Will and Nick find that many event professionals are running on fumes. Today, the discussion is all about executing events on a reduced team. . Nick begins today’s discussion with his first recommendation for executing events on a reduced team. Simplify Your Events. Cross-Training.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Sometimes events could use a refresher. Whether a full re-creation or adding a few small elements, applying changes to an event can elevate its reception entirely. The former is the route MPI’s Southern California Chapter did with its annual WeCon event, this time held in Newport Beach, California. We’re all a bit spoiled.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Smart Meeting’s Vice President JT Long chats with The Party Scientist Jacques Martiquet to explore the concept of bringing joy to events, turning attendees from spectators into connectors and the impact of movement and music on attendees. Read more about how to create engaging events from Martiquet here.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Well-known for its strategic location with direct transportation links to Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein, the city blends its rich historical background with its emerging status as a leading destination for business events on a global scale. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Key industries in the St.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Are you ready for the next crisis to strike at your event? What plan do you have in place to communicate important messages to your attendees? Crisis communication is an essential, if often overlooked, element for all events. Methods of communication can be event apps, event websites, text messages, social media and email.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. Different technologies can enhance the event experience for your clients and vendors in many ways, both big and small.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

How to effectively bringing health and happenings together Everyone seems to be looking for health and wellness tips to improve event attendee experiences. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Rotterdam has established itself as a premier destination for sustainable events, earning international recognition from Arcadis. The city’s innovative approaches to climate resilience and practical, forward-thinking solutions make it a top choice for events that aim to create lasting impact.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. When pre-planning, buyers often have the option of in-house or outside AV.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Walmart makes its debut at Las Vegas’ annual tech tradeshow In June 2023, Walmart executives went to their longtime partner Leo Events with an idea: bring Walmart to CES for the first time. It takes three things to make an successful event,” says David Kenyon, senior vice president for Leo Events. 9, the first day of CES.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Do you know the reasons your attendees show up at your events? A new study, aptly named “ Registration Insights Report: Optimizing revenue and attendance in the face of new attendee behavior ” by Maritz revealed a changing model for getting people to fill out those increasingly long forms, sooner.

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