Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Because much like event profs had to adapt to the new normal, so did presenters and attendees. A Smooth Virtual Experience For Attendees. Or rather, someone else.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking. Attendee Tracking: The Basics.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Attendee retention rate is one of the most important event KPIs. When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. So, how can event organizers measure and increase attendee retention ? Boost Attendee Retention With Gamification.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

After you took the time to learn about mistakes to avoid , how to engage your audience , and sponsorship deals , we want you to think about how to entertain attendees. This person can host a 30-minute or 1-hour long session in which they teach the attendees how to make a series of cocktails with the things they have at home.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Hybrid formats blur the lines between in-person and digital experiences, inviting remote and on-site attendees into shared moments, where everyone feels like they have a seat at the table. Similarly, inclusivity in 2025 will go beyond checking boxes; it’s about creating spaces where attendees feel free to show up fully as themselves.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

5 Observation decks coast-to-coast offer sky-high meeting possibilities A well-designed networking event brings people together, elevates the conversation and leaves everyone with a perspective they didn’t have before. We scoped out five sky-high new and classic venues in the round with Instagram-worthy credentials to delight attendees.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events 13 September 2024 7 Tips from Self-proclaimed Introvert Val Delaney, Executive Vice President, ADMEI Picture this: You're standing in the bustling halls of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, surrounded by thousands of hospitality professionals from around the globe.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

An estimated 1,700 attendees passed through the West Hall doors at Los Angeles Convention Center the second week of December. Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. is an annual tradition. This year was no exception.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It is offering attendees insights into leading industries and innovative research. To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. Casino room, attendees have panoramic views of Stuttgart’s landmarks.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

By taking care of guests needs at this iconic Four Diamond property, attendees could focus on forging new relationships and opening their minds to fun exercises like competitive tree trimmingyes, that is now a thing, thanks to the mobile flower artists at Wondry , Terramar DMC and the generosity of Michaels Stores.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Let’s be real: networking in a virtual environment can sometimes feel a bit…awkward. As an event organizer, your job is to bridge that gap by designing a virtual networking experience thats seamless, interactive, and truly meaningful for attendees.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

And rather than doing 30 minutes or 45 minutes, we took one day of a month and did two hours with a little virtual networking afterwards and really dove in on that topic. ” Hybrid Event Trends: Expectations Of The Next Generation Attendee. Network with people who are in the event business.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2025

Its been a little over one week since we introduced Bizzabos new networking suite to the world and while were still in the early days, one thing is already clear: The future of event engagement isnt about content. The appetite for meaningful, intentional networking is real , and event professionals are ready to lean into it.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa. This strategic move enhances the Aethos experience by integrating Yayems cutting-edge digital platform with Aethos expanding network of hotels, clubs and bespoke travel experiences.

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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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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What do your attendees think about your event? What was the experience like for in-person versus virtual attendees at your hybrid event? In this post, we’ve compiled 51 must-ask event survey questions that you can paste directly into your post-event surveys to gain crucial insights into the attendee, sponsor, and employee experience.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

From missions and challenges to competitions, there are many ways to make your attendees feel truly immersed in the experience. Therefore, event gamification incentivizes your attendees to become active participants by adding game-like features to your event. Promote Attendee Communication With Icebreakers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These are smaller (< 100 attendees) meetings, often held offsite. Smaller online meetings revealed that broadcast-style webinars were often disengaging, while interactive online meetings helped attendees make peer connections and stay engaged. Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We love them.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) offers resources for members impacted by disaster through their chapter network. For attendees or participants with questions about specific event scheduling, we encourage you to contact the respective event organizers directly for updates. We love you, Los Angeles.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Attendees can watch the panel and interact in the live chat, but there’s very little two-way communication available. Sessions can live on the very same event platform attendees used during the event, but when recorded on Zoom, planners need to find someplace to store it and deliver it to their audiences. Event gamification.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! And what a special day it is.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

We’ve outlined 77 event KPIs and divided them into eight major groups: general and attendee event KPIs , financial event KPIs , marketing KPIs , audience engagement KPIs , presenter KPIs , sponsorship and tradeshow KPIs , event networking KPIs , community KPIs. Registration & Attendee KPIs. Event Networking KPIs.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Its about bringing all the moving parts together in a way that feels effortless to your attendees while ensuring nothing slips through the cracks behind the scenes.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We love them.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. When you lose exhibitors, you lose attendees and engagement,” she explains. Community should represent everything from your attendees, members, staff, and students to your exhibitors.”. Trends Affecting Event Communities.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

However, the world of virtual events is as new to attendees as it is to planners. And this means that attendees will have no problem leaving your event and opting for one that offers a no-frills approach. Staying true to the trend of making the experience as harmonious as can be for your attendees, let’s talk registration.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. More than just a backdrop, decor can significantly impact an event’s success, influencing everything from attendee engagement to brand perception. Read More : It’s All About Engagement!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. More than just a backdrop, decor can significantly impact an event’s success, influencing everything from attendee engagement to brand perception. Read More : It’s All About Engagement!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Return to Networking Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center With the return of large meetings comes the return of what people missed most about in-person gatherings: being together and networking with others. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq. experience.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

Beyond Tourism: The DMC Multiplier Effect An average MICE attendee will spend 6x compared to a typical tourist. For example, a city might expand its airport or improve its road network to accommodate the increased visitor traffic. Hotels fill up, restaurants buzz with activity, and transportation services kick into high gear.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

Recreation and relaxation are all housed in one convenient, stunning location, so attendees don’t have to worry about anything outside of that,” explained Colette Baruth on the value of all-inclusives, during a recent Smart Chat Live! The experience is also frictionless for attendees. of adaptable meeting space. .

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