Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The session was titled ‘Technology Tools and Trends Driving Engagement, Collaboration and Innovation’ And since they talked about event technology trends for 2022 and beyond, the talk is just as relevant today as it was four months ago! Introducing Event Technology Trends 2022. You can do it at registration as well.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. In addition to staffing the registration desk and delivering a warm first impression, students worked with Cvent software, managed lines, acted as human arrows doing wayfinding, worked in the green room with speakers and scanned badges.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Other ideas will take time but are so worth it! .

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. The post Top Event Technology Trends for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. The customizable registration and customer support that eventcore provides is non-negotiable in large events.

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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

MARCH 27, 2025

The Business Case for Alert and Focused Attendees David T. Ask attendee as part of registration what wellness means to them and what they would like to participate in. That does not mean that every event needs a 6 a.m. yoga class, fun run or weight lifting session. His advice?

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The first step toward accommodating a need is asking attendees if they require any special arrangements. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them. Initiating Active Listening.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies. To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. For the love of lanyards.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With new meetings come new trends. Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small. Courtney Pickett. she exclaims. “I

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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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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As last-minute registration trends upward, event planners need to follow these tactics for event success.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

That’s why we’ve put together this list of creative ways to connect your attendees. Use technology to better connect your attendees. And that trend is expected to continue in 2018. Event apps are often designed as a holistic approach to organizing and engaging event attendees.

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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

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. Registration & Ticketing. This will always depend on how tech-savvy your audience is. Networking & Engagement.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

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. At its heart, its all about delivering a seamless experience that leaves attendees feeling engaged, valued, and eager to participate again.

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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. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

They had to get creative, switching focus to PPE-related items and constructing swag boxes for shipping to virtual attendees and WFM employees. He expects this trend to continue as hybrid events continue alongside hybrid work situations for employees. Another trend was finding ways to bring team spirit into the WFH atmosphere.

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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

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This blog post is by no means an act of fortune-telling; it’s based on current event trends and innovation. There are different ways in which you can achieve your event goals and objectives, not to mention each event has a distinct set of attendees and stakeholders. After all, as Einsteins of Events, we always put science first.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this Event Tech episode, they’ll continue discussing the trends they noticed from the previous IMEX Frankfurt event, cool new logic utilizations, and…booze? One trend Brandt noticed at that event was that companies were more likely to identify their target audience than in the last decade. Let’s get to it!

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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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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

It’s not just that technology appeals to our attendees. Event technology allows attendees to message each other before, during, and after the event , making it easier than ever for people to network. . Additionally, event planners can inform attendees about any potential schedule changes via event apps much more effortlessly.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Attendees expect things to get easier. Better buckle up!

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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. Event Marketing Roles : Specialists who promote and market events to target audiences.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2021

After all, the best way to learn what makes our beloved attendees tick is to simply ask them. There are a lot of exciting trends we’re seeing out there, but you’re going to see the same type of technology: hardware-based solutions.” Another current trend that Kylie mentions is data visualization.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Buffets are outright unacceptable at COVID-compliant events, and there are many other ways to handle feeding your attendees, from meal boxes to sending your audience offsite to eat. AV & Production. Conclusive Thoughts.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While leveraging planning and hospitality trends can help you give guests a fantastic, relevant experience, don’t forget to cover the basics first. Why not ask early-bird registrants to vote on their favorite t-shirt design? Allow attendees to customize their session schedules or reach out to other attendees.

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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

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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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Registration forecasting for 2023 was the top challenge identified by Louisville Tourism’s Client Advisory Council members. The assessment included analysis of CAC members’ registration data, insights discovered about attendee behavior, and suggestions for how and when this information should be communicated.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

There are a few t-shirt design trends we’ve been following over the past year that are particularly popular: Eye-catching minimalist linework, especially containing mystical or folksy elements. Industry trends or current events. The main idea is to offer free or discounted merchandise to early registrants.

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