Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2020

So we can actually design an event in a virtual space that is cool and unique and plays into the benefits that this type of experience offers. This is the perfect storm for actually designed, well thought out hybrid events. There’s a myriad of reasons why someone would have to take in your event from a screen.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Many employers saw remote work and virtual events as a short-term answer to the problem of potentially contracting Covid at the start of the pandemic. But going virtual isn’t the long-term plan for many companies. CEOs rightly worry that holding purely virtual events could negatively affect engagement.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018. Remo helped them reach their goals: to make virtual as seamless and as close as possible to what we could do in a physical event space. In the meantime, Mike realized that virtual events can make his life easier.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A lot of it comes down to remote work. Remote work is so attractive that organizations with remote options are gaining all of the jobs that are being lost in these other areas. Hospitality jobs typically don’t offer remote work.” ” The Events Industry Is Not Just Event Planners!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Others have benefitted from a fresh approach as exemplified by today’s announcement that Zoom Ventures and others are investing in the remote-first startup twine. Read more about mergers and acquisitions in the event tech world. He described the current state of events as a roller coaster. A Targeted Approach.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. There are many reasons for the residual digital.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Additionally, the freelance marketplace is evolving with regulatory changes aimed at better worker classification compliance and providing freelancers with access to benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. Event Registration Specialists : Professionals focused on managing the registration process for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Attendee Benefits. Interactivity: Bizzabo’s Audience Lights feature remotely lights up attendee SmartBadges to heighten engagement in large sessions or use customized colors for defined groups, such as attendee types. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Environmental Benefits. Read More : New U.S.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2021

As the first point of contact for event planners, Syd Griffith, Karmen Jericevic, John Pistotti, and Ambre Wade know how to decipher what their needs are and how to create solutions for better virtual audience engagement. Not only are they event professionals, but they also know about all the ins and outs of working remotely.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As face-to-face meetings became challenging, virtual conferences and webinars became the norm. Even as physical conferences return, the convenience and lower cost of virtual events continue to appeal to many. Remote work and flexible hours mean many professionals no longer need to be tied to a specific location.

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2020

Just like a few months ago, virtual events were the next big trend. But the thing about hybrid events is that they’re a tad complex. Because now you’ll have to consider both the in-person experience and the remote experience. Everything you’ve been preached about remote is still valid.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Included below are several key takeaways from pandemic-era events that meeting organizers will want to strongly consider as they plan the remainder of their 2022 events. Just because you’re hosting a trade show in an exciting new hybrid format doesn’t mean you can’t rely on traditional virtual event elements.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning. Parallel , a partner platform that works in tandem with Bluewater as one, unified support for entirely virtual events, says it isn’t about “[replacing] real-world events,” but extending them.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

While most companies tend to focus on creating an adventure for attendees that’s explicitly focused on their content, “this is incorrect,” Lathan explains, noting that there’s added benefit to focusing on the adventure and experience for attendees, as opposed to focusing on how to spin content.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for?

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 17, 2020

5 Tips for Keeping Remote Teams Connected. Even our team at Best Corporate Events has been working remotely – and we miss each other! Many say that now it is more important than ever to stay connected to each other, so we do not feel isolated working in a remote environment. But what is the best way to do that?

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2022

It’s time to tackle speaker management for your event. . of event organizers find it easier to enlist outstanding speakers for virtual events than in-person gatherings. As important as it is to find speakers , it’s only the first step in event speaker management. Enhance your in-person events.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

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Best Corporate Events

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Team building encompasses a wide range of activities, from uplifting programs and fun charitable CSR events to impactful training and professional development workshops. And there are virtual events like game shows and escape rooms to bring your team together. Over time, many workers have grown comfortable working remotely.

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Eventtia

MAY 20, 2022

That same customised merch from the physical event can create that physical, tangible, touching experience that’s removed from the virtual event. A physical goodie bag for a virtual event helps viewers engage more. The results of putting physical merch in the hands of virtual event attendees speak for themselves.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

But, thanks to the greatest epidemic of the decade, we understand that remote work is possible. That’s why we have curated these 12 tips that will help you in motivating your remote employees. One of the major challenges that remote working companies had to face is poor communication among employees.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

Krueger gave Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) definition of hybrid: “A hybrid event is a meeting or event with at least one group of in-person participants connecting with remote participants in one or more other location” (see page 11 of MPI’s “Hybrid Meetings: How-To Guide”).

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2022

While virtual events are certainly not brand new and have been around for quite some time, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused the surge of popularity of virtual events. What is a Virtual Event? Zoom) is a good example of a virtual meeting. Why Host a Virtual Event?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 19, 2021

Put simply, it’s a collective term, combining Augmented (AR), Virtual (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) elements to create an immersive experience. Cesar Caceres, Technical Head of APAC, from disguise shares with PCMA the top 5 benefits of using xR for your virtual events. Bring remote speakers together.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 14, 2023

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the benefits of in-person events and examine four key reasons why today’s best events teams are putting most of their eggs into the in-person conference basket this year. More Serendipity One of the unexpected benefits of in-person events is the potential for serendipitous encounters.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Would their speakers be able to present remotely? Is it possible for planners with limited virtual experience to pull off a big event, virtually? Clients were turning to us because we’d been producing virtual events since 2008, and also brought a deep understanding of live events.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 1, 2020

Their answer was Virtual. Our facilitators have been delivering Virtual events since 2014, so we expanded our lineup and now have 26 virtual events to choose from – and we have studios across the country with the latest technology, video, and audio equipment to run virtual, interactive events and training for your team.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 3, 2022

One other way to engage your virtual audience is to create a spot for virtual attendees to build community. For example, use the lounge feature of your virtual event platform, or create a Slack or Discord group for people to connect before and after the event. But there are increased benefits, too.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

What happens at the event is important, but the impact and legacy are significant measures of event success. In this interview with Meg Strahle, Assistant Sustainability Advisor at The Bulb Eco , we discuss event legacy in a hybrid world (combining live and virtual events). Small actions can create big impacts.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. Successful virtual events that are driving sponsor revenue.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the ability to accommodate large groups, event organizers can easily turn the affair into a family-friendly function. Virtual appreciation events. Show your appreciation for long-distance clients and remote partners with virtual client appreciation events.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 31, 2022

The shortfall with that approach, he said, is that broadcasting sessions alone cannot replicate for the remote audience “the emotions and the networking aspect that is happening at the physical event.”.

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IT&CM Events

AUGUST 25, 2021

Check out some of these exciting event experience and exposure opportunities that took place at IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia-Pacific 2020 virtual, with many segments returning at the 2021 virtual edition. With the rise of virtual events, organisers have the added challenge of keeping the audience engaged remotely.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

According to Dykema, this pricing model had several benefits for attendees as well her organization. It gave attendees the ability to easily change their registration from virtual to in-person, or vice versa, if their comfort level changed. This is “all part of our ‘Your Choice’ positioning,” she said.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Organizing virtual events has become a popular way of connecting with people and sharing information. With the advancement of technology, there are now several sophisticated platforms that have all the features necessary to successfully organize, host and manage virtual events. What Is Virtual Event Software?

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