Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations. Her mother is a full-time wheelchair user who traveled and sometimes would show up as the keynote speaker, but not have a room available with an accessible shower. Is it tabbable?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it. Speakers need to tailor the content to their audience.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. Improving Accessibility in the Events Industry Accessibility is a critical aspect of event planning that ensures all attendees can fully participate in and enjoy the event experience.

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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. The Best Speakers.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

And learn how to plan a successful virtual event that your attendees will never forget! What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

From an absence of diverse panel speakers to a lack of options for those visually or hearing impaired, events still aren’t catering to everyone. Improving Accessibility in the Events Industry Accessibility is a critical aspect of event planning that ensures all attendees can fully participate in and enjoy the event experience.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Being a speaker, there’s always a long story. How did you make the transition to private life, to being a speaker, and how did catching bad guys help you move into managing risk for meeting planners? So what is it that meeting planners get wrong about protecting attendees? How did you end up in your career?

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Furthermore, you will need to decide how attendees will gain access to the virtual event. Will attendees be provided with a log-in code? Do you want attendees to be able to walk through your event virtually? Is it important for attendees to be able to communicate 1:1? How will attendees ask questions during presentations?

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Endless Events

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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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. We have gathered a variety of the best hotel amenities for conference attendees to look for when finding the right hotel for your next conference. Location, location, location. Amazing Views.

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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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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The awards ceremony at Design Offices München Atlas was well organised with fabulous food, interesting keynote speakers and workshops, and – of course – drinks and networking opportunities. Location of Event. SAP Sapphire program in 2022 consist of ten different events and locations (including virtual): .

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Where to Host Your Next Conference: 8 Best Locations. When it comes to host cities, you can have a great but cliché location. If you want your event to stand out, going for a venue that still can provide a grand experience to attendees even outside the event itself. Our Best Tips to Finding Engaging Conference Speakers.

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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 3, 2018

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

We don’t see these robots of the future walking around passing out drinks or registering attendees just yet. However, thanks to recent developments in technology, event automation can help both event profs in the planning and execution of events and attendees have the best event experience possible. Event Automation. That is huge!

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 12, 2024

The post Joe Cummings Announced As Extraordinary Travel festival speaker appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The organizers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival are pleased to announce a new speaker, Joe Cummings. Joe originally touched down in Thailand in the late 1970s.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do? The post Live?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

First, fresh air can give attendees an immediate boost of endorphins just from being outside. Both of the properties I represent provide spacious and inspiring backdrops based solely on their location, from stunning mountain backdrops to lakeside views. Naturally Good. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? How many attendees will you invite? Every element of the event should come together to create a positive experience for the attendees. This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. When will your speakers come on?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

Not to mention the stress of having to learn how to plan and execute virtual experiences that engage and motivate attendees! Where speakers had years and years of experience of in-person engagements, they’re barely scratching the surface of virtual. Don’t Horse Around With Setup/Location. Love ’em.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post Richard Barrow has been announced as an ‘Extraordinary Travel Festival Speaker’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The organisers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival are pleased to announce a new speaker, Richard Barrow. Richard is long-term expat British expat.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Logistical Challenges: Since AERs headquarters are in Bielefeld, Amsterdam offered an even better location than Berlin the year before. The short talks on specialized travel drew strong interest, while the AI session filled the room with curious attendees. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

While you can follow trends in events, there’s nothing quite like getting information directly from the source—your attendees. Only attendees can provide you with real insight. You don’t have to guess what your attendees want—they’ll be more than happy to tell you. Well-designed surveys are crucial to improving your product.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The head of a major speakers bureau provides insight on hot topics, interesting formats, and rising cost concerns for keynoters and other featured speakers. MeetingsNet: Now that the post-pandemic business landscape has some stability, what is different in what corporate groups are looking to get from their speakers?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. Vaez made the point that attendees in a virtual event are in a very different state of mind than attendees at an in-person event—the programs need to be built to that virtual state of mind. The company has its pick of speakers, as well.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. We’re not here to hate on cocktail mixers, we just think there’s a better way to connect your attendees. And is it even memorable? But the thing is.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The capabilities of Remote Simultaneous Interpretation ( RSI ) have reached new heights, elevating the events industry and the experiences it creates for attendees.

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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. To help out, here are a few ways to encourage attendees to provide their feedback: 1. Start planning.

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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

MARCH 12, 2021

For instance, PwC has been using Virtual Reality to host conference calls and meetings in locations like skyscrapers and ski chalets…all the way from home! Introducing this exciting tech into attendees’ lives circumvents many of the challenges posed by virtual events. We achieved everything we set out to do and more.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Only people who live or travel to their location can attend. Expert sessions can be spread far and wide, increasing not only the reach of your brand or a particular speaker, but of the information itself. More speaker invitations?), Conferences are, by their very nature, limited in size and scope. More product purchases?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Aspects of the Arizona landscape and LTEN’s technology theme were the inspiration for this beautiful stage set, because of the event’s location. You don’t notice the curtains behind the timber at first, but the purple lighting adds a touch of color and a warm glow to the staging, without overshadowing the panel of speakers.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

Contrary to what happened in the past, hybrid experiences demand that you consider both in-person and remote attendees. While it’s exciting to regain the face-to-face aspect, we can’t just throw in the towel and forget about the remote attendees. What needs extra attention, however, are the remote attendees.

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