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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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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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This exciting event trend has been around for ages, but thanks to the speedy development of event technology solutions, it has now reached brand new heights. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments. Gamified Polling & Feedback.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

At Freeman, this insight validated our decision to invest in the data analysis and digital event technology that would allow more people to attend our clients’ trade shows and conferences on their own terms, including virtually, through livestreaming or on-demand video.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

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. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Almost three decades later, SXSW is a household name among trade shows, conferences, and events. Event technology wasn’t even a thing back then. And as we floated through the years, we saw a lot of returns on our early adoption of technology, particularly as it aligned with the community.

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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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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

At the end of September 2022, we announced that the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience Operating System increased by almost 724% between January and September of 2022 alone. This is an enthusiastic signal of the industry’s readiness to return to conferences, trade shows, and other large networking gatherings. .

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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

AUGUST 18, 2018

ILEA Live is a yearly conference held for the association members to meet in one place, network, grow professionally and stay informed on what is happening globally. It’s not event planning 101 but a very indepth dive into live events. Jen Poyer of Event Technology Consulting ( @ILEALosAngeles ). What is ILEA Live?

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Luckily, there are tons of event technology solutions that savvy event planners can use to help stand out from the crowd. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

And then Julius and I collaborated and built this; well, it’s his event, the Event Tech of the Year event”, he recalls. And what’s funny is, at that conference though… I mean, I sat in that room and oh my God, I was star-struck” Dustin’s First Time. You’re here to do something.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

Beyond QR Codes Event production company Animatic Media announced a new product this week called Intelligent Content , designed to bring conference content to life. The new technology makes it easy to share information, videos and messages with attendees’ phones through event signage and products—without needing a QR code.

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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

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. Is it event technology?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A virtual event platform is software that lets you host events virtually. These platforms help you manage online events from beginning to end, from conferences and summits to sales kickoffs and trade shows. . Virtual event platforms may seem similar to video conferencing tools like Zoom or Google Meet.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 20, 2020

And there is no better place to discuss gadgets and tech in 2020 than in the Event Tech Podcast. You know, the go-to show for all things event technology. Our amazing guests Brandt Krueger and Will Curran sat down to discuss all the amazing things to come out of this conference.

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Manufacturing Trade Show Panel Technology 257

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. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Event technology is answering the call, evolving as fast as the industry itself.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Over the 45+ years Experient has served the industry, they’ve defined 20+ event personas that group attendees into buckets based on their preferences, motivations, and actions. By creating “journey maps” at a recent conference, the team was able to outline completely different experiences for attendees based on their personas.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

The survey of 700 senior executives, titled “ The Event Marketing Evolution: An Era of Data, Technology, and Revenue Impact ,” found that the fastest-growing companies are increasing event activity the most, with one-day conferences as the most popular format. Align events programs based on impact on revenue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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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. A list of best event platforms to use in 2022 ! The result?

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The way we experience events has evolved significantly in recent years, driven in part by technological advancements and the need for safety in the face of global challenges. Contactless event experiences have emerged as a transformative trend, redefining the landscape of conferences, concerts, trade shows, and more.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend?

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Luckily, there are tons of event technology solutions that savvy event planners can use to help stand out from the crowd. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Event management is more than just planning events; it’s about creating memorable, engaging experiences that align with an organization’s goals. In this article, we’ll dive into the core aspects of event management, practical strategies, and the latest technology solutions shaping the future of events.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 21, 2023

The Role of Event Technology in ROI All-in-one event management software not only makes it possible to measure otherwise inaccessible data, but it also makes measuring holistic data a heck of a lot easier. Sure, we’re an event technology company, so there’s a good reason why we’d want this to be the case.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2022

I’m on the vendor side, providing in-person audiovisual and virtual-event technology needs primarily to associations and am happy to share what my clients have been seeing as we come back to in-person events. Trade-show floors have been packed as vendors want that face-to-face [interaction] again.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 16, 2023

Motivating Employees Corporate events are always a great way to motivate your team. Whether you’re hosting a large-scale industry conference, an exciting product launch, or a professional workshop, employees will feed off the excitement and enjoy professional development and networking opportunities. When will the event take place?

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Further supporting this expectation is the fact that Houston-based event-technology firm Zenus Biometrics won the IBTM World Tech Watch Award for its facial-recognition product that's used for attendee check-in at meetings, conventions, and trade shows.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 27, 2022

I turned one car show into two the next year, into four the next year, into 10 the following year. And so I became a trade-show producer. On finding a new direction through failure: What I didn’t realize as being a trade-show producer is everything is about your gate — the people that you end up getting in the door.

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