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 ? The answer is to lean on analytics.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Is it an opportunity for attendees to meet like-minded professionals or is it a chance to interact with potential future business partners? Being transparent about the purpose prepares attendees for getting the most out of your event. How to Build Better Attendee Evaluations to Determine Event ROI. Make the Event Comfortable.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

As health and safety standards change with every new surge in Covid cases, many planners adopted virtual or hybrid platforms, but not all attendees have embraced the shift. Implement mask and social distancing policies that will put attendees at ease. Try a non-traditional venue that engages with the local culture.

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Platforms & Venues: A Rebirth. Often, one of the most thrilling and nerve-wracking parts is picking a venue. It’s where people come together to network, eat and drink, celebrate, listen to the speakers, and generally just have a grand ol’ time. So, are virtual event platforms the new venues? Absolutely.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. 9 Ways You Can Collect Accurate Data with Venue Sourcing Solutions. Thankfully, technology is here to save the day through the power of venue sourcing solutions.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

But on the other hand, a great layout might just be the key to get your attendees to fall in love with the event! So, are you ready to find out what is the ultimate event layout that will make your attendees fall in love, and return for round two? And maybe even truly have your attendees fall in love with your event as well.

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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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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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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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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

I’ve been to this venue and it’s incredible what they can do from live TV to being there in person.” Do we need to collect attendees’ consent that they will not be going up on stage uninvited? . “I watch SuperBowl and the Oscars for the production and stage,” says Thuy. That used to be common sense.

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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. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. However, don’t commit to a venue without understanding your internet costs and COVID compliance measures. Speakers & Emcees.

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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. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. The bottom line is this: attendees in a Zoom call lack agency. A virtual venue. Registration & ticketing.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Consider booking your AV team prior to your venue. What type of an event is it?

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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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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Let’s see how you can best support both your virtual as well as in-person attendees with the right AV equipment, shall we? Make sure to give your attendees representation in the live stream. Take the opportunity to burn your event into your attendees’ minds, much like Web Summit does year after year.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more. And learn how to plan a successful virtual event that your attendees will never forget! I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue. If you’re hosting an online event, here’s what you need to know about virtual venues: What is a Virtual Event Platform?

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

This platform is the place through which you, your attendees, your speakers, the sponsors, and the entertainment will connect. Much like an in-person event needs a venue where everyone comes together, a virtual event is inevitably in need of a platform where attendees can gather.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the report of 98 global venue operators, Europe (including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and the Americas are showing encouraging signs of a meetings industry increasingly seeing itself in a better place as the weeks pass by. Hybrid Is Down.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. Your vendors should work so seamlessly that attendees don’t even notice all the hard work happening behind the scenes. . You need a little help, and that’s a smart move. Stage design.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Yes, it’s time to bring together virtual and in-person knowledge so as to create riveting and immersive experiences for attendees. This person will moderate the chat, take questions, and pass them on to the speakers, as well as consistently work to engage with those who can’t be physically present. But the virtual attendees?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

If you want to build connections, you can also rehash your conference planning and go for a smaller venue with a more intimate time. 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. A Step-by-Step Guide to the Perfect Conference Venue.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? Streamline the user experience for planners, attendees and stakeholders.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

To start, incorporate feedback from a variety of sources within the venue, such as customer service or guest feedback. By identifying guest flow, invasiveness and areas for improvement, event managers can build a plan that keeps venues safe while maintaining an open and inviting feel. Understand the Level of Security Needed.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

What will your brand and attendees get out of the experience? Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? Do you want attendees to be able to go from a virtual room to another? At the end of the day, you still want to put on a show your attendees will remember for years to come. Find Speakers. 2 Months Out.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In this particular case, we’re not talking about engagement between attendees, but rather the complex relationship between the talking heads and the audience. Endless monologues from the speakers wasn’t something attendees loved with in-person, to begin with. It’s going to be a log off on our end, at least.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

First, fresh air can give attendees an immediate boost of endorphins just from being outside. It is important for planners to work closely with their venue to understand the specific backup options and what that will look like for attendees. Naturally Good. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Creative Ideas.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty. Having a clean venue is an element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of an event. Superb Sanitation Measures.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

“People are thinking about virtual attendee engagement and looking at how can they make it more fun for attendees rather than have them just sit and watch a screen. ” “So you may have some of your attendees in-person again, but a lot of folks aren’t ready to travel or they are working from home.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Well, very simply put, a hybrid event is an experience that brings together people at a physical venue, where everything is taking place, with a virtual audience. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on.

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