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

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Scheduling entertainment. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. Creating t able seating arrangements.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. If you like to keep it simpler, you could take a look at last year’s In Good Company Conference. Trade Show Tips for the New Year. Going on a trade show this 2018?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. To kick start donation efforts, Caesars Entertainment contributed $20,000 to the cause. I’ve been to trade shows before, but nothing as big as this one.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When it comes to a convention, conference, or trade show, it’s not only about the business that gets done, but the time beyond the sessions where attendees build bonds. Glitz and glamour in an intimate atmosphere set the stage for a night of entertainment that meeting attendees will talk about long after they’ve gone home.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. meetsmart #ireland pic.twitter.com/1Dua0ypRxJ.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees By moving the event to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, IMEX was able to tap into MGM’s renewable solar energy initiative , which produced 191,258 kWh of renewable energy to keep the lights on at the trade show floor. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

DoubleDutch is best for larger events like trade shows. Pros: Social Tables makes it easy to connect and collaborate with other vendors, like caterers and entertainers. If you’re putting together a basic conference or corporate retreat, there are likely other solutions that will be a better fit. Image via DoubleDutch.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By

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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2020

There are people that find out that they’re really good at training other people” “And then Michael created this roadshow and then eventually an annual conference in the nineties”, he adds. They had a magazine for a number of years, a Vegas show, and then after a period of time, he sold the show.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Far more space is devoted to entertainment and food and beverage. And good event design is about how a conference works. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. No related posts.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Watch : A glimpse at the extracurricular entertainment at the new home of IMEX, MGM. While some of the presentations will be broadcast (four hours a day, Tuesday and Wednesday), so those who can’t attend can still “get the flavor” of the show, no one is pretending that is the show. 8 before the official conference begins. “It

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Invite your audience to a conference you’re hosting. Subject line: Save the date: [Conference name] is almost here! Body: Announcing [conference name] for [year]! We’re so excited to share the good news with you: [Conference name] will be [debuting or returning] to [city, state] on [date(s)]. We’ll see you there!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

How Can You Make Your Conference More Relatable? Despite the trends in the industry, many event professionals still focus on keeping audiences entertained in order to keep them on track. Or would you rather focus on trade show management? Is it event technology? Maybe it’s event marketing? The options are endless.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Elyse Dawson , CMP, CPCE, DES, Senior Manager, Conference Center and Events, Invesco “I’m deeply invested in exploring how generative AI tools will transform an industry focused on human connection. I feel like I am exactly where I am meant to be!”

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2022

CinemaCon 2022, the annual convention and trade show of the National Association of Theatre Owners, drew about 6,000 members to Caesars Palace from April 25 to 28 to preview Hollywood’s upcoming releases and to talk shop with producers, directors, actors, marketing and advertising executives, equipment and technology suppliers, and each other.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Conferences: Both IRL and virtual conferences powered by virtual event software are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C and B2B events. We’ve done all the work for you!

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Instead of just telling people about your product or service you can show them. Whether its a conference, a seminar, or a workshop, the goal is the same: create a memorable moment that builds trust and excitement around what you do. Good speakers, entertaining visuals, or games keep people interested.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. For the Post-Masters (aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens), the team rounded up recommendations of local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op. labor force at 35%.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

By creating “journey maps” at a recent conference, the team was able to outline completely different experiences for attendees based on their personas. For the Post-Masters — aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens — the team rounded up recommendations of enticing local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. and experiential event and entertainment production company with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City. She is a 3x Inc.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2024

After all, every conference or show is designed to grab and hold the attention of attendees for a few days, but with politics top of mind it becomes easy for on-site conversations to gravitiate towards issues that can cause tension and dampen the atmosphere. This article originally ran in BizBash, a sister media outlet to MeetingsNet.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Add a dash of modern, tech-enhanced spaces and a generous helping of exciting dining experiences, sports and entertainment and you have the makings of a must-visit meetings destination. The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. A Trusted Partner. All Together Now.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Add a dash of modern, tech-enhanced spaces and a generous helping of exciting dining experiences, sports and entertainment and you have the makings of a must-visit meetings destination. The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. A Trusted Partner. All Together Now.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, private celebration, or large-scale convention, San Francisco’s diverse array of event venues , from elegant historic buildings to cutting-edge conference centers, cater to every need. This makes it an ideal venue for receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Ontario Convention Center A breathtaking contemporary state of the art venue with more than 225,000 square feet of flexible column-free exhibit, meeting and function space, the Ontario Convention Center is ideal for conventions, trade shows, exhibits and meetings. Stroll along Mainstreet, enjoy the sunshine, shop and dine.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Attending conferences is one of the best ways to stay ahead in the ever-changing marketing industry. We’ve compiled a list of 70+ marketing conferences, summits, and other events that focus on a wide range of topics, from SEO, to social media, to content marketing. November 2022 Marketing Conferences. January 2023.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2024. Conferences: Both IRL and virtual conferences powered by virtual event software are the backbone of the tech events industry and can be both B2C and B2B events. We’ve done all the work for you!

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In conjunction with LDI 2023, a major conference and trade show for the live-entertainment industry, the fourth International Drone Show competition took place with four finalists showing off their technological and creative abilities across eight categories.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) proposed a $1.2 In the meantime, conferences can continue to take place in Rupp Arena and most of the existing convention center. of meeting and exhibition space, Las Vegas hosts approximately 22,000 meetings, conventions and trade shows annually. California. Los Angeles. million sq.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

MMBC Co-chairs Fred Dixon, president & CEO of NYC & Company, and Michael Massari, chief sales officer for Caesars Entertainment, issued a statement about the day of awareness and advocacy set for Thursday, April 7, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. meetsmart #ireland pic.twitter.com/1Dua0ypRxJ.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Sure, you still need to make decisions, but by hiring an event planner you alleviate the time and money needed to endlessly research, procure, and confirm event elements such as venues, caterers, decorations, and entertainers, etc.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Already on the books for 2022 are the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships in February, the USA Karate National Championships during the summer, and the Association of Chief Executives for Sport (ACES) conference, among others. Sports & Entertainment District. That’s something I look forward to when I go to conferences.”.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The CEIR Predict Conference, held in September at the MGM National Harbor, provided insights into the future of events. What resonated throughout the two days is optimism for in-person trade shows. Layer on the geopolitical issues we face, and the uncertainty is amplified.

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