Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

So, while events are beginning to offer physical options, the future of events will be inclusive of hybrid events, offering a vibrant digital overlay to the in-person experience. It’s no secret that the bread and butter of virtual events is compelling and engaging content. Without it, attendees lose interest and log out.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! You’re focused on providing engaging and interactive sessions for your attendees. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. Use technology to enhance your networking events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

But as the Event Tech Podcast highlights today, you can’t really talk about audience engagement without including audience response systems in the conversations. After all, the best way to learn what makes our beloved attendees tick is to simply ask them. ” How Much Event Technology Is Too Much?

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners measure event ROI in new, better ways. Many event planners are yet to catch up with the opportunities that adoption of such technology solutions offers. Event Apps To The Rescue.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Is it when your attendee walks through the doors of your venue or logs on to your virtual event platform? Or is it much earlier, at event registration? And they want to know that ASAP – when attendees register.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

What Is An Event Chatbot? An event chatbot is designed to answer questions about events and offer support to attendees. Event planners can implement them in various ways: embed them into your instant messaging apps , such as WhatsApp or Messenger, use SMS texting , embed them on your event website.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. Budget-friendly tip: You can save a lot by axing traditional catering altogether and letting your attendees go for lunch off the site.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For those who might not know: Socio is an event technology company that helps enterprises and SMBs optimize their events in more than 40 countries. “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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Additionally, they come with an additional set of perks and pose a great opportunity for event planners to start embracing the up-and-coming community model. .”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021. And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

More than 40 speakers and industry leaders were also expected to attend. Our role at TravelMarket was basically to produce the entire event turnkey,” says edgefactory President and CEO Brian Cole. “We Still, many attendees, exhibitors and speakers were still on site. What lessons does Cole draw from the experience?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. A list of best event platforms to use in 2022 ! The result?

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

That’s why we’re going to jump in and explore the potential virtual participation has for the event industry, from small conferences through to live sporting events. We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. The benefits of hybrid events. The perks of using VR before an event even starts.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions. From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience. Event gamification helps you encourage your attendees to focus their attention on what matters.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Think again!

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Endless Events

MAY 16, 2022

What can make or break a hybrid event is also content delivery. Peloton’s various instructors have strong personalities – as should event speakers. What matters is how the speaker relates to the audience,” says Brandt. And a lot of event planners should take note of that. It’s all opt-in.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Today’s Event Tech Podcast guest knows this even though he’s not an event prof. But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. Tune in to today’s Event Tech Podcast episode and find out!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. We don’t see these robots of the future walking around passing out drinks or registering attendees just yet. Event Automation. Creates Custom Attendees Experiences. Saves Planners Time.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

This should be separate from training for speakers. Use intro music or countdown timers to keep a virtual audience entertained and informed until the start of the event. Speaker timing is everything. Speaker timing is everything. Don’t put the best speakers first thing in the morning or right after lunch.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As Attendee Benefits.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

There are heaps of helpful advice out there for planners looking to create a better event experience for their attendees. This year, Smart Meetings provided webinars by an amazing group of speakers. What Planner Personality Means for Attendee Experience. 4 Stages of Event Maturity. 4 Stages of Event Maturity.

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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. Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

The Event Tech Podcast hosts believe that event technology is an amazing foundation for events. Today, they discuss yet another amazing event technology solution: data-based matchmaking services. Helena elaborates on how she ended up in the event technology space. It was a game-changing moment.”

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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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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“If there’s a little bit of feedback, audio technicians can get closer to the speaker. As we start to incorporate more event apps and connect virtual attendees with the in-person audience , we’ll need support onsite for the event technologies themselves. They also help people get mic’d up.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. Today, we are acknowledging this event trend by giving you a list of the best event venues in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry has changed dramatically in the past two years. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

This will be a great starting point for what you’d want your virtual event to look like. The number of attendees, sales, engagement, profit, new contacts – whatever is relevant to you and your organization. What are you struggling with most planning a virtual event? What will attendees accomplish by attending your event?

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Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2019

Or do they have no place at all being at events? In this episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will debate the pros and cons of using voice assistants at events. This show is brought to you by Endless Events.

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Endless Events

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. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

Will and Brandt are joined by a regular guest on the Event Tech Podcast: Endless’ very own Kyle Kocinski. As the mastermind behind the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022 , he has a great grasp of where things are going in the ever-evolving world of event technology. ” “I agree,” says Will.

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