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. Is it that then it shifts over to the planner?”,

Attendee 367

Attendee Speakers Rehearsal Platform 367

Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Crowd control is going to be on meeting planners’ minds in the first few months of the post-pandemic era, and there’s no better model for how to herd the hordes than the Walt Disney Company. What should planners expect in terms of how their meetings will be different from how they were before COVID?

Planner 279

Planner Management Regulations Remote 279

Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

Are virtual attendees seeing value? According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge? So how do event and meeting planners make sure attendees see value in attending a hybrid event virtually? Give virtual attendees a view from on-stage.

Attendee 299

Attendee Virtual Events Audience Online 299

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother. As airlines increasingly adopt New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology, Travelports solution ensures that planners and business travelers can efficiently compare and book the best options across multiple suppliers. Have an upcoming meeting in Ottawa?

Travel 228

Travel Travel Booking Technology 228

Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Our main goals here has been to educate planners everywhere on the subject – and make them realize just how cool and engaging virtual events can be. 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.

Entertainment 341

Entertainment Attendee Virtual Events Audience 341

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

Planner 233

Planner Meeting Regulations Insurance 233

Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. which can include channels for each conference track.

Virtual Events 279

Virtual Events Attendee Social Media Speakers 279

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.

Attendee 246

Attendee Meeting Speakers Communications 246

Endless Events

MAY 24, 2019

Today we are covering the most common event Wi-Fi terms you should know as an event planner. Attendees may use Wi-Fi Hotspots at events. . It’s an enterprise-level access point that can handle up to 2000 people to connect, this will allow your attendees to all connect to your Wi-Fi. We are putting to an end to now.

Planner 321

Planner Events Networking Website 321

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Fresh off of the steep learning curve that was virtual, planners must now brace for the challenges presented by hybrid. And venues have been paying attention to the upcoming needs of planners!

Venue 358

Venue Remote Incentives Production 358

Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

From revolutionizing remote work to giving a whole new exciting vibe to digital experiences, here’s the full rundown on VR for virtual events! Remote Work. Remote work isn’t a brand new concept – the Endless Events team has been doing it for years! VR For Virtual Events: Can The Barriers Be Broken?

Virtual Events 390

Virtual Events Remote Technology Technology 390

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. When attendees walk away, what do they say?”

Planner 235

Planner Meeting Training Audience 235

Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual experience for everyone involved. 2 Overcomplicating.

Virtual Events 349

Virtual Events Rehearsal Sponsors Events 349

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Remote Work & Bleisure Travel Remote work, once rare, has become commonplace.

Trends 253

Trends Travel Travel Remote 253

Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming allows attendees to share the event with friends and co-workers who might enjoy it, which expands your reach. Attendees don’t have to take the time to travel to an event, and their employer doesn’t have to foot the bill. Plus, event planners don’t have to pay for wasted meals and rooms. Everyone wins.

Remote 298

Remote Vendor Audience Events 298

Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

As event planners learn how to transition into the hybrid model , they must acknowledge it comes with its own set of challenges. Contrary to what happened in the past, hybrid experiences demand that you consider both in-person and remote attendees. The networking aspect for in-person attendees pretty much takes care of itself.

Networking 279

Networking Remote Audience Events 279

Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Factors such as the rise of remote and hybrid work environments and tighter corporate budgets have driven this change. Use targeted advertising on digital platforms to reach small business owners and corporate planners. Virtual video tours of facilities and success stories to help planners envision their events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Advertising Booking Remote 130

Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. Both a novice planner as well as a seasoned veteran will undoubtedly find some value in this e-book. Remote Work. Remote work is here to stay. That way, your attendees will have more autonomy in choosing the ways they want to spend their time.

Trends 317

Trends Events Remote Event Technology 317

Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Whether you’re a planner, a student, or a CEO, this all-in-one collaboration hub is here to make your life easier. Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. How can we engage attendees and immerse them in the virtual experience?

Remote 324

Remote Virtual Events Technology Technology 324

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations.

Technology 334

Technology Technology Event Technology Virtual Events 334

Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. But the task of finding the right interpreter doesn’t fall into the planner’s hands.

Meeting 264

Meeting Remote Platform Planner 264

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

One major aspect is the engagement among attendees. Where event profs hope to give event attendees a vibrant, appealing and informative session, it may come off more as an information dump for some. Make Your Attendees Feel Like Co-creators. Make Your Attendees Feel Like Co-creators. Remote Flexibility and Autonomy.

Meeting 245

Meeting Remote Events Audience 245

Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

With the advent of virtual events, planners became game-changers. The Endless team has put together all of our collective knowledge about strategy, engagement, and technology in order to equip you with the tools you need to plan a successful virtual event your attendees will never forget. Download your free copy today!

Virtual Events 348

Virtual Events Events Remote Audience 348

Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

Meeting planners are telling us they are seeking authentic, immersive experiences that are designed to help groups strengthen interpersonal relationships, as well as support the culture of each organization,” he reported. As part of this increase in business, he has seen a new trend: “Meetings aren’t always about the ‘meeting’ anymore.”

Meeting 331

Meeting Planner Booking Retreat 331

Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

Not only do matchmaking services change the way we can network at virtual events, but they also have immense potential to improve remote company culture and make the most of our internal meetings. We’re trying to bring that to virtual events and remote teams.” ” The Challenges Of Remote Work.

Remote 66

Remote Event Technology Technology Technology 66

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. Explore a public world here. .

Platform 334

Platform Registration Sponsors Events 334

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? Then, the planner can decide what kind of groups they want to create based on how people answer those questions. They created a gigantic message board and they asked every attendee to submit top things they want to talk about.

Event Technology 317

Event Technology Technology Technology Trends 317

Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

2020 Virtual Event Trend: 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. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Trends Events Communications 334

Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. 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? Exhibitors .

Virtual Events 367

Virtual Events Sponsors Events Speakers 367

Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Others, however, might seem a little bit too daunting for a novice planner, but they’re just what innovative and tech-savvy planners are looking for. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

Trends 177

Trends Planner Event Technology Sponsors 177

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Read More : Tech Tips From the Top: Breaking Barriers and Defining Hybrid.

Meeting 306

Meeting Social Media Trade Show Technology 306

Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. The heightened intensity of some of these nonnegotiable, not even entirely new skills, however, comes from a place of more conscious sensitivity to client and attendee needs. We learned quickly how well the remote model worked.

Culture 263

Culture Travel Travel Remote 263

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology? The Issue with Virtual Events.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Meeting Remote Virtual Events 246

Endless Events

MAY 1, 2020

Attendees’ Bandwidth Ability. Because everyone involved in the experience – you, the attendees, the speakers, the entertainment – will be attending the event remotely. It’s during this time that you should issue instructions and warnings aimed at your attendees.

Virtual Events 312

Virtual Events Sponsors Audience Speakers 312

Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

Attendees need Wi-Fi to access virtual events. But when you’re dealing with a remote audience, you’re pushing all of that infrastructure onto their end. We’re talking about the bandwidth of each individual attendee.” A metaverse-style event is not going to work if attendees have low internet speed.”

Virtual Events 345

Virtual Events Event Technology Technology Technology 345

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. How can you track attendee metrics? Event planners are opting for event platforms for in-person events for these 13 reasons. Event platforms for in-person events make it possible to invite attendees worldwide. Or engagement?

Platform 330

Platform Event Apps Events Online 330

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

We were unable to connect to the platform from our remote location where we were broadcasting. Let’s talk about how this has helped planners—how now that we can measure everything and we have so much data, we’re actually going to thrive and not just survive. Give us planners a bottle of wine, and we can do anything.

Remote 256

Remote Events Platform Online 256