Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

The live events industry has faced monumental challenges over the past few years, but one critical issue has persisted for decades: the absence of a dedicated designation for our industry within the federal NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code. What Is the Live Events Industry?

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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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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The AER Annual Conference 2023 marked a new beginning after two years of planning under pandemic conditions. Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

One warm summer day in 2024, Eming and I locked ourselves in the conference room to hunker down and figure out how we could bring our podcast to the forefront of the meetings industry. Tyra Dyson, CMP, DES Chief Events Strategist, TCD Events & Hospitality See her speak in Smart Start: Better Together: Championing Women in Events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It didn’t always go by the name Leaders Conference. Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is hosting its annual 2023 conference at Nashville’s Music City Center with a change in how it approaches the in-person event. What about that line staff who are no longer in the Leaders Conference?

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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. Pulling off your biggest event of the year takes a lot of work, so there’s no shame in asking for some help. . A Google search opens up countless event companies.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. There was always a lot of talk about VR and how it could be harnessed to improve live events. Remote work isn’t a brand new concept – the Endless Events team has been doing it for years! Remote Work.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. Those values are encapsulated in the vision statement: Live, protect, explore.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. Your sustainable events pledge needs to be super obvious. Events have a pretty big environmental footprint.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

According to Forbes , in-person events increased by 255% from the 4th quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022. And these are just a few of several trends in events to keep your eye on. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast, Will and Brandt discuss current event industry trends and the future of events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MPI, the largest association within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry, has announced it will hold its 2025 European Meetings & Events Convention (EMEC) in Istanbul, the site of the EMEC 2014. With 1,000 members and 10 chapters and clubs, MPI has the largest presence at the conference.

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? Community is one way to go about promoting events without social media, but it’s not just any community that will do.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Events are an investment, and you need a strategy to get results. Your event strategy is the game plan for how you will get a return on this event. Whether it’s more leads or a boost in sales, the right event strategy will help you get what you need. . Overall Event Strategy KPIs. Post-Event Surveys.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Creative ideas for corporate wellness events Wellness has become a buzzword, particularly in corporate and event spaces. But designing events to support our attendees’ mental and physical being is much more than a trendy concept—it’s a transformative approach to how we live, work and connect.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discover Resort Getaways for Your Next Incentive, Small Meeting, or Conference Whether your meeting is large or small, these resorts are ready for you. And if youve got a large conference or trade show in the works, who says you cant resort life it, poolside in sunny Arizona? From the 7-acre Oasis Water Park to its 120,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Ripple Effects of Events Events change behavior long-term, said moderator Devon Mongomery Pasha , setting off a series of stories about exactly how that is happening in the Pacific Northwest.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. With a list of need to know sustainability terms, straightforward explanations and tips for incorporating sustainable practices into your event planning strategy, this article is a tool youll want to keep bookmarked. Working with partners can help take much of the load off.

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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. Improve Your Event App’s Performance.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will and Brandt are excited to see just how revolutionary AR will be for events. In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger discuss AR for Events. Together, they explore how AR for events can reshape how people interact with each other and their venues. That was one of the first real events uses I saw.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Getting caught up in the glitz and sparkle of planning an event is easy. Attendees should enjoy your event, but planning an event isn’t a pure act of kindness. As an event planner, you host events to get results. But even so, you’ve got to ensure your event is a money-maker for your company. ROI Percentage.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Long wait times and inflationary pressure linger at in-person-only medical meeting The arrival in Seattle of 11,631 attendees for the 2024 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ( ARVO ) conference in May was the culmination of a logistical struggle to return to bringing the world of eye doctors together at 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

From the classic convenience of an airport hotel to the fun-filled water park of a Great Wolf property, here are three reinvigorated options to meet the unique needs of your next conference or meeting. Read More: Detroit: A Very Welcome Buzz For Great Conferences (and Fun!) Its 6,800 sq.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Community is the hot new buzzword in the events industry, and for a good reason. Before they tackle the ROI of building an event community, Will asks Erica to share what got her to where she is today. . “I I started consulting for event organizers,” Erica says. Trends Affecting Event Communities. Let’s jump in!

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainable venues and hotels in Rotterdam set high sustainability standards for the events industry. Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers.

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

The Event Brew squad is tackling a complex topic today; a topic most event planners have contemplated in the last two years. It’s time to talk about audience engagement on event platforms! Event professionals are divided when it comes to implementing event technology to boost audience engagement.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Adaptability and Relevance to Meet Your Needs AT&T Hotel and Conference Center The AT&T Hotel & Conference Center , in Austin, Texas, embarks on a $30 million renovation project beginning in spring 2025 to modernize its 85,000+ sq. The luxury hotel offers 436 rooms and suites and over 15 modern and versatile event spaces.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Let’s learn more. It’s ugly and scary. Nobody wants to offend anyone.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The recent death of a participant at an event due to a food allergy led a number of event organizers to comment about event planners taking attendees health concerns seriously. 5 at an event hosted by retailer and frequent Disney collaborator BoxLunch in Los Angeles. Casey Gale is managing editor of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! He concluded: You are changing the world one event at a time. is an annual tradition. This year was no exception. 2025 lands in Houston, Texas, Dec.

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All Conference Alert

JANUARY 22, 2025

In 2025, Canada will host many conferences in all fields. Let’s explore the top 12 conferences to attend in Canada 2025! Medical Conferences Canada is known for its world-class hospitals and research centres this makes it a perfect country to attend medical events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. When pre-planning, buyers often have the option of in-house or outside AV.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Discover potential recruits at association conferences.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? This blog post offers creative solutions that can be fun, engaging, and, most importantly, allow the shyest attendee to walk away with more connections than before they arrived at your event. What are your event expectations?

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Well-known for its strategic location with direct transportation links to Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein, the city blends its rich historical background with its emerging status as a leading destination for business events on a global scale. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Key industries in the St.

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