Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

The Artificial Intelligence engine can drill down as detailed as the cost for the bus per person per hour or as high as the bottom line only and can be adjusted easily on the fly as the number of attendees or price of chicken changes. Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. Founded by J.B. A lot changes every year in our industry,” Miller says.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

I think that destination marketing organizations, as they’re doing their product development, really need to be thoughtful about the types of events that are happening in their community to ensure that it attracts a wide variety of demographic targets,” McGrath said. The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Another way Cameron sees it used is for Q&As, solving the problem of attendees asking a keynote a question and not being seen or heard by the audience, as well as saving the time spent by event staff running around to get the mic to the right attendee. Read More : It’s All About Engagement! Guest line up for it.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

The Business Case for Alert and Focused Attendees David T. Stevens, co-founder of Olympian Meeting , made the argument that leveraging the popularity of the $480 billion wellness industry to encourage everyone show up their healthiest, most focused self wherever they are on their journey is in the best interest of every event organizer.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Live translation.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The gathering at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) was the first time the group had met in the city since 2014 and it was a chance for attendees to preview renovations taking place at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S. We love them.

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Tourism Tourism Sustainability Healthcare 223

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Cons: Trello isn’t specifically for event management, which means it might not be as obvious how to organize things for your event. It works both as an event planning app and an app that attendees can use throughout the event for a connected experience. It helps keep multiple tasks and projects organized with everything in one place.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Erica has helped organizations generate revenue ranging from half a million to over 6 million dollars. I started consulting for event organizers,” Erica says. Trends Affecting Event Communities. Then covid hit.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The gathering at Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar International Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) was the first time the group had met in the city since 2014 and it was a chance for attendees to preview renovations taking place at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S. We love them.

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Tourism Tourism Sustainability Healthcare 223

Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

That could help to develop more engaging sessions on the fly and even build tracks that appeal to like-minded attendees, so more organic connections can be formed. True value of AI: The whole promise of AI for events is that it will take away the drudgery and free up organizers to be far more strategic.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Behavioral health activities make your meetings THE place to be Meeting professionals and the attendees at their events have a high level of responsibility. Some hotels and organizations offer unique activities that aim to do just this. Naturally, their demanding positions can cause stress.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

You want your attendees to be excited and impressed from the very first moment they arrive. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. 3D projection mapping is another awe-inspiring option for organizers. Remember anyone greeting your attendees needs to be personable and helpful.

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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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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Freeman research indicates that event attendees are looking for specific opportunities to connect around personal interests. What’s the biggest disconnect between how organizers program networking at their events and what their attendees actually want? Innovators “know that they need to curate and create environments.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Promoting Attendee Autonomy With On-Demand Content.

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

Attendees need Wi-Fi to access virtual events. We’re talking about the bandwidth of each individual attendee.” Just because virtual or hybrid events are the hot event trend right now , that doesn’t mean you have to follow these trends. ” Don’t Force Event Tech On Attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. After the event, however, it was nearly impossible to keep all the attendees connected in one place. IMEX also recognizes community as one of the biggest event trends. Organizations can give people various types of value through membership.

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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. The second half of 2020, however, looks positive.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. Multi-event strategy.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Discover the Future of Events Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing event planning by enhancing efficiency, personalization, and attendee engagement. AI’s capabilities in data analysis, automation, and predictive analytics are unparalleled, making it a valuable tool for event organizers.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. With this new generation of younger, more diverse, and more educated attendees emerging, the event industry must adapt to meet their evolving needs and expectations. As an attendee, I would get more value from it.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. When Holsinger previewed the report during the session, “First Look: Exclusive Data on Attendee Motivators,” at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 on Jan.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

For hotel sales managers, this trend presents both an opportunity and a challenge: to rethink traditional strategies and create innovative solutions that cater to this growing segment of smaller, frequent meetings while maintaining profitability and service excellence. Another key factor is budget optimization.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. An engaging agenda isnt just about filling time slotsits about creating an experience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. While trends are increasing all across the board, the rate at which they’re increasing regionally—in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (APAC)—varies. In addition to this, cost per attendee is expected to increase, as well, 1.5%

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Event planners who embrace wellness not only meet the evolving demands of attendees but also create environments that foster deeper engagement and satisfaction. Enhanced Attendee Engagement and Satisfaction Wellness practices at events can significantly improve the attendee experience. Read More : Leaning into Learning Styles 3.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Shawn Cheng The companies participating in the Tech Playground at Convening Leaders 2024 in January are introducing creative solutions for event organizers powered by AI. These include live session summaries, intelligent attendee matching, customized event pathways, and AI-powered insight generation for delegates, Dawson said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. CES wants all attendees to be safe and healthy, and participate in the best way for them. Safe Travels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

How to choose between in-person, virtual and hybrid for your next event When Covid-19 lockdowns pushed the world into all-digital interactions, they presented event organizers with a gift: the opportunity to test digital-only event strategies. Read More: The Future is Hybrid-ish. We lost intangibles such as the ability to read the room.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 1, 2019

They released the results in November in a report called Social Media Trends for Events: Phase 1 , which showed 88 percent of the respondents said they use social media during their events—a sign that social media is not leaving the events industry anytime soon. Here are the internet and social media trends planners need to know for 2019.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This one-of-a-kind event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, attracted DMC professionals from across the globe with thirteen countries represented in person, fostering a vibrant community and equipping attendees with the tools to propel their businesses forward. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility.

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