Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

Bizzabo Survey: While hybrid isn’t dead, community is the cornerstone B2B conferences are back and have no sign of slowing down anytime soon. At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike.

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? First, we need to change the way we look at conferences. Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. Conference speakers do so much more than present nowadays. Conference Speaker Must-Haves.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Seventy-five percent of event app developers report adoption rates of 60% or more. Event platform adoption is pretty solid overall, but even so, you want that figure to be as close to 100% as possible. . So, how can you increase your event platform adoption rates? Improve Your Event App’s Performance.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in event platforms come next. Hopin , the 2019 London-based start-up, is considered a unicorn among event apps. One gigantic Intel conference, for example.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Breakout sessions are a staple at conferences. If you are wondering what conference breakout sessions are and why more and more conferences are incorporating them, then continue reading. All of these topics revolve around a central theme, the conference’s main theme. Perks of Adding Breakout Sessions to Your Next Event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You’ll get an honest opinion about the overall success of your event, what people enjoyed, and what you should avoid for your next event. . Data is the best way to improve your future events, so when in doubt, rely on event platforms for in-person meetings, conferences, and events to see what you can improve for next time. .

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Creating successful recurring events isn’t only good for brands but also for planners. Maintain your momentum by creating events that stick to your attendee’s minds. To do this, you need to make your conference memorable. Not planning conferences? These tips can apply to almost any event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. People pay a lot of money and travel far to get to your conference, so don’t you want to make their home away from home a positive experience? Need ideas on conference breakout sessions? Amazing Views.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. It’s a key part of ensuring your event is a success. But it shouldn’t. Personalized agendas? Community forums?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

But that approach is hardly doable for corporate events, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events. Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions.

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Endless Events

JULY 12, 2018

So, we’re going to uncover how to measure event marketing success in these five ways: Setting SMART goals. Measuring event ROI in two ways. Using event apps and social media to measure engagement. Set goals before event marketing commencement. Use an event app to measure engagement.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology. As such, they’re the dominant audience at corporate events and conferences. Event technology solves many common event planning pain points.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) could have gone hybrid—bosses with a tight budget may even say should have —but the organization opted for intimate, up close and personal. Bove hopes FICP’s upcoming event will serve as an example of what can be done in person. “A Hybrid: A No Go. Listen to the rest here.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

“If it was two years ago and you were a pretty good size event, you had an event app,” says Brandt. The Extra Costs Of Hybrid Events. Even though I had a great time, I thought that maybe I would want to go to that conference.” ” Will asks the obvious question. ” He continues.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Let’s face it, conferences aren’t just about sitting in a room and listening to speeches anymore.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Brandt explains the evolution of event technology.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

They looked like remote controls from the 1950s where they had four physical buttons on them and you handed them out to everyone at the conference. ” Then, the events industry started to work its way into event apps, which is where Kyle picks up the conversation. Then, your presenters would ask questions.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Before we can make these changes, we need to understand the footprint we’re leaving on the environment.What is the impact of our jobs, the events we attend, the festivals we go to, even the way we communicate with each other? Events cause a lot of waste and leave a large carbon footprint. Say you are planning an annual conference.

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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2019

This article highlights how adding a mobile event app to your conference or strategy can help you overcome any unforeseen logistics challenges.

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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. While the idea isn’t too far-fetched, that’s the wrong approach if you want to make your event meaningful. How Event Apps are Done.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Thanks to mobile phones and event apps, the chances of this unfortunate situation occurring can be lessened and your attendee’s ROI maximized. In a recent webinar , Brooke Gracey, marketing manager at Cvent, discussed how to leverage technology to boost social event ROI. This mistake is common, but not inevitable.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

What You Should Know for Your Event App. Despite existing technologies, many event organizers still go for the hit-or-miss event app. And by “miss”, we don’t just mean apps that gather the wrong (or useless) type of data, but also those who have vulnerabilities that can put people’s data privacy at risk.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For example, instead of shipping freebies to the conference and then back to HQ, simplify the whole affair: ship event goodies to your attendees’ front door. automate sending items to attendees directly via a link, event platform, or QR code. . In general, stop making stuff for a single event that you’ll never use again.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. It’s not really a surprise, breakout sessions are a staple at conferences across the world. Having data-driven activity suggestions in your event app.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. These events fail to establish their own identity, relying instead on mimicking what made others successful. Authenticity is important for immersion, but that only comes about when the event’s purpose is clear.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Hubspot’s INBOUND is an excellent example of event marketing. It has become one of the world’s largest marketing conferences. After the event, they put all their content online on demand. Event marketers have started dipping their toes in community marketing, leaving the logic of one-off events behind.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

According to a report, many events companies aren’t using the newest tools to make projects more efficient. Despite advances in event technology and event apps, the behind-the-scenes of the industry is still filled with old practices. Find Your Perfect Conference Venue. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

What types of events am I running? Piggybacking off your goals and event technology, different events require different needs. It will be a lot more helpful to have a mobile event networking app at a conference or tradeshow than it will be at an internal training event or activity. Event app adoption.

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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

JULY 7, 2022

But online, you’re stuck at the mercy of whoever’s running the event,” Dustin adds. “I was just recently at a conference,” says Thuy. ” Nick was recently at a virtual event where something went wrong with the broadcast, which turned the event into a mere collection of content.

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InEvent

JANUARY 25, 2024

Mobile applications, more than just adapting, have transformed the whole scene of conferences and events. The right event app augments the attendee experience; it redefines it, setting … Post 2024’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Conference and Event Apps for Mobile.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

And vice versa – event planners should prepare questions for sponsors too and assess whether they fit their ideal sponsor persona. . For example, if you’re planning a digital marketing conference, Hubspot or MailChimp might be a great fit, while it would make very little sense to reach out to Red Bull GmbH or Southwest Airlines.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

Vice President and General Manager Eric Spadafora said he is seeing requests for conferences for 100,000 or more people. These are not just big video conferences, but actual events,” he said. The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees. But he sees size as only one important element.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. It’s not really a surprise, breakout sessions are a staple at conferences across the world. Having data-driven activity suggestions in your event app.

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MeetingPool

JULY 20, 2017

The high level of convenience is hard to ignore, making an event app an ideal way to connect with attendees. Additionally, most participants don’t just want a mobile app to help them navigate conferences and meetings; they expect one. Smartphones and tablets have become a staple in homes and businesses nationwide.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

It will be years until we see these types of AI at events. In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. Can Be Used At Any Size Event. They work for virtually any type and any size event. Hybrid Events.

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