Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “So, For Maritz, around 10% of our total attendee base is European across all of our clients. I think we’ll hear it from attendees when we get it wrong.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. Next, make registration and check-in a breeze. Speaking of top-notch AV, we’ve whipped up a free webinar to help you fulfill the five senses via AV so you can wow attendees right from the start. Your Guide to Event Registrations. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

While it’s important to emphasize that no event is risk-free, event planners can implement many safety processes that ensure the safety of their attendees, exhibitors, and staff. It’s important for the attendees to follow the guidelines outside the venue as well – be it in airplanes or hotels. Take it outdoors.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. 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. Explore a public world here. .

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Endless Events

AUGUST 25, 2022

You want to kick off an event that not only delights attendees but also delivers quantifiable results for your brand. In-Person and/or Virtual Attendees Per Session. We like this KPI because it can tell you which presenters, sessions, topics, and locations were more popular with attendees. Session Watch Duration.

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Share Every Detail Possible Before Attendees Arrive Pre-event meeting messaging tends to focus on where attendees can stay and what education sessions they should attend. However, for many attendees, those details aren’t nearly as important as being able to understand the nuances of the environment.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

So what is it that meeting planners get wrong about protecting attendees? KC : Let’s look at the entire event, not just the attendees. You’ve got to take into consideration the event, the location, the organization’s culture, and the resources you have. JL : We are so lucky to have you in the industry and on the podcast.

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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. What’s going on? Make App Downloads a Contest.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

The number of attendees, sales, engagement, profit, new contacts – whatever is relevant to you and your organization. What will attendees accomplish by attending your event? Who are your attendee personas? Define your attendee personas the same way you would in a regular situation. Who are they? What are their jobs?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 27, 2023

For those unfamiliar with the term, a digital nomad works remotely and travels full-time, often staying in one location for only a short period. Initially, this limitation meant she only traveled long-term to locations in the western hemisphere. “I Her response: attendee education. You get to spend your morning exploring.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attendee arrival has changed in recent years. Before the pandemic, attendees would have booked hotels and made transportation arrangements in the days or weeks leading up to the event. I’ve become my own best digital attendee,” concludes Arianna. . Digital Attendee Arrival is Drastically Different.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This is a win-win-win; attendees and the public can view the content anytime, sponsors gain additional exposure, and you receive additional revenue. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Sell refund protection.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Location of Event. SAP Sapphire program in 2022 consist of ten different events and locations (including virtual): . This approach culminated in >20,000 attendees in 2019. The geographical location of each of the in-person events has been carefully chosen to ensure maximum accessibility for our community.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

According to meetgreen.com the typical conference waste attendee produces 1.89KG of waste per day, 1.16KG of that will go directly to a landfill. When you calculate that number for 1000 attendees over 3 days you get 5670KG of waste, the equivalent of 4 compact cars. Transportation and Location. Production and Purchasing.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The site of the events center, currently under construction at Stateline, Nevada, is conveniently located near major hotels and casinos including Harveys Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and others. Large concourses wrap around the event-level floor which can be used as registration areas or additional exhibit booths.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to work with a flawed industry model.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As soon as professional-level AV equipment gets involved, it becomes more complicated to beam in a presenter from another location. “Before the pandemic, you just had registration. People understand how to staff registration sufficiently. This is how I describe it: it’s easy to do a Zoom call from your office.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Whether you’re planning a company event or an exhibition, it’s key that attendees all have the ability to efficiently communicate with one another and engage with the content. It’s not just the attendee who saves some money, it’s also the event planner. The only barrier left standing in the way is language.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Why not ask early-bird registrants to vote on their favorite t-shirt design? Offer a special deal to registered attendees on the limited-edition logo gear for that year’s conference, allowing guests to purchase or request theirs online in the weeks prior to the event. Can it be made more convenient for guests?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With more attendees registering later for events, the two-month period right before the event has become the make-it-or-break-it point for marketers. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes New, yet-to-be published proprietary research from Freeman shows that roughly half of attendees register just five weeks before show time.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Attendee accommodations: Select a venue that’s accessible and accommodating to your attendees. Aside from the basics, what do attendees expect from this event? Data tracking for ROI: Event technology is a must to track attendee engagement. Depending on your location, you may need to comply with specific COVID protocols.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

What plan do you have in place to communicate important messages to your attendees? Example: We have recently been informed that a [what happened] at [location] involving [who] occurred today at [time]. Use all methods to ensure everyone gets the information they make, not just check one location. Do not rely on one method.

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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. A Killer Emcee.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. But even in the hybrid setting, organizers need to be mindful of how they are engaging their attendees.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Just as you should periodically refresh your merch designs to reflect changing trends (and event calendars), you should make sure your attendees get to choose between those multiple designs. A booth that’s in an unintuitive, out-of-the-way or hidden location probably won’t generate sales.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Activate All the Senses Choosing a location with a sense of place is the fast track to creating a memorable experience. Attendees tried their hand at community painting projects and supported the local maker community. And the feeling of getting toes in sand is an experience unique to waterfront locations such as Virginia Beach.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? If you, your staff, or attendees are experiencing depression, anxiety or other strong emotions, professional help is available and worthwhile.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

The extension of virtual content delivery methods creates a unique opportunity for planners with new methods to boost engagement among attendees regardless of their location. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts for tips on how to produce meaningful experiences for everyone on the registration list. Make it Tangible.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Our hope is that once [attendees] attend this event, they’ll be able to go back to their leadership and incorporate many of the things we’ll be doing at our event this year, and [see] that safe, face-to-face meetings can resume,” he said. They’ve estimated roughly 150 attendees, compared to its normal 250-275.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

We’re talking about the attendees of your company’s in-person events. These attendees are not casual click-throughs or passive demo audiences. The main sources of insight into attendees result in pretty sparse data. Though registration information is handy, it is far from comprehensive. How extensive was the planning?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants. Invest in excellent hardware.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the primary upcoming concerns for event organizers will include re-organizing events with the limited timescale, adhering to strict safety guidelines to protect their guests and attendees, and discover solutions that potentially curb the spread of the virus. With a quick scan of the QR Code, attendees can enter the world of AR.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

“Having the ability to pop up things that aren’t there, like lookout spots or interesting notes about the location, creates lots of potential for wayfinding, sightseeing, fun facts, trivia, and digital scavenger hunts ,” adds Brandt. . AR for events can also significantly change how presenters and event planners communicate with attendees. .

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists. Event Registration Specialists : Professionals focused on managing the registration process for attendees.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2019

As Brandt puts it, “the whole point is we want to make sure that we have the smoothest experience possible for our attendees” Panos says that “one of the tricky things, and this is the answer most people don’t want to hear is it depends. And this is how you’re supposed to go to this location. And how much?

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