Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Davis said social events and networking are now an even bigger part of conventions than they were pre-Covid. The post Are your Conferences Boring? Is there a goal toward a common good? Are they just there for a good time? What if there were a way to check all the boxes on the same trip? Join them here.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Give attendees a discount code on the last day of the conference that is only good for the next 30 days. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Create a zero-waste meeting.

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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. Building Connections Expand your network.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Adding early morning running, yoga sessions or Tai Chi classes into conference agendas is becoming the norm. While separate training sessions are an excellent trend, exercise between and during conferences can be powerful additions. Screen-free zones have become popular at conferences. Create a Relaxing Off-Grid Zone.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. and international conferences and found that from the main stage to the booths and in the hands-on labs, the focus was on taking real action based on what is happening in convention rooms today.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This living museum atmosphere combined with 14 conference rooms and six themed restaurants ranging from an Italian trattoria to an in-house brewery, providing varied catering choices for any event type. The space lets in natural daylight and adjustable evening lighting, making it suitable for everything from conferences to gala dinners.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. Gallen, Switzerland. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking. New Foundation President Hamish Reid, MICE Consultant with Hills Balfour, shared that between 2016 and 2022 alone, more than $1.7

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2020

” So this allows you to see in real-time what content is popular in your conference or at your event. “Maybe we can put some high boy tables over here so people can hang out, rather than just standing there, for instance” Heat Maps For Events: Networking! Diving Into Logistics. Conclusions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. The city attracted $28.70

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All Conference Alert

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re thinking about attending global agriculture conferences in Europe , the short answer is: Yes , you definitely should! Attending agriculture conferences offers a wealth of benefits for students, researchers, farmers, and enthusiasts alike. What Are Agriculture Conferences and Who Can Attend Them?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting. Learn More: From Networking to Lasting BondsPractical Tips for Forging Authentic Relationships Similarly, he suggested being cognizant of how you influence others.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

If you are facing the need to turn your events virtual you are in good company, IMB Think conference , TED talks , and many other prominent events have gone virtual and so can you. What will networking look like? Enter virtual conference formats! . Virtual Conference Format . Are you ready to make the jump?

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InEvent

JANUARY 8, 2025

Thats where the 2025 event calendar comes inits your trusted guide to … Post 2025 Event Calendar: Must-Attend Conferences and Networking Events for Event Professionals showed as first in InEvent. The events you attend can set the tone for your entire year.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As in-person events now return to pre-2020 levels, attendees increasingly value connecting and learning with peers, as Freeman reported in its Q1 2024 Trends Report: “When it comes to networking, attendees are less interested in discovering new career opportunities and obtaining/providing mentoring. Struggling with a small conference?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Go Beyond the Requirements Bettyanne Sherrer, vice president and managing partner CanPlan Events & Conference Services Inc. “They would rather you ask than guess,” she added. Still have questions?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! And what a special day it is.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

As we move into pandemic recovery, virtual and hybrid events will remain top of mind for many marketing teams, with 92 percent of companies planning to host a digital event, conference or meet-up at some point in the year. which can include channels for each conference track. How to Spread the Word.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates. Source: SOCAP. Source: e180.

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Endless Events

APRIL 21, 2023

Today’s #EventIcons guests recently launched a conference in 90 days, growing their attendance from 0 to 5,000 people. That event was a fantastic PLX conference focused on event partner marketing. By the way, that’s why we call PLX a remote experience, not a hybrid conference. Hybrid is a lie. I love that.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

“It’s not going to be as simple as using the same app with no extra costs and making sure that everyone can increase the network bandwidth.” For example, the in-person people get to have a party and they get to network with each other, talk to the exhibitors, and see the products in person. ” He continues.

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All Conference Alert

JANUARY 22, 2025

2025 is here and if you are curious about learning and growth, then you must attend conferences! These events are a great place to learn, share, and network. In 2025, people from all over the world will come together to share their ideas and network. If you love building or fixing things, engineering conferences are for you.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 11, 2019

And if there is one thing they look for in a meeting or conference, it’s a connection. Because at the end of the day, that’s what it boils down to for the people who attend your event – networking. We’re very happy to introduce our amazing guest of today, Adrian Segar of Conferences That Work.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Companies are increasingly shifting from large, infrequent conferences to smaller, more frequent gatherings that foster collaboration and connection. Participation in Industry Events Networking is critical to establish credibility: Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events where meeting planners congregate.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. Day 1 (June 10) : Kick off the conference with specialized training camps and partner/leadership summits. Network at the Innovation Pavilion kickoff happy hour in the evening.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2020

Well, that’s the wifi network, right? When you’re looking through and it says, “List all the wifi network names,” and everything like that. Get a sponsor on board for naming the wifi network after them. So the network name will maybe name it as is Red Bull Rocks. Super duper easy.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

“We had this big conference plan, but we had to pull the plug on it. However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. ” Event Management Platform For Conferences. “Our place within the industry is conferences, the type of events that Stephanie puts on.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

Not only do matchmaking services change the way we can network at virtual events, but they also have immense potential to improve remote company culture and make the most of our internal meetings. “ Research on 60,000 Microsoft employees shows that the networks within Microsoft started withering with remote work.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 11, 2020

And since topics such as networking and production value have already been discussed, we figured it was time to bring some inspiration to the table. Each and every one of these conferences will help inspire your planning process and better understand what you can do to cook up a successful hybrid experience. Webinar World.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. Similarly, if you want people to network, set up missions around meeting new people. When paired with gamified challenges, virtual networking doesn’t feel as rigid and awkward.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

With the pandemic, video collaboration, teleworking, conferences, the staffing isn’t there to support all their needs. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. To do this, you need a person or device on site, as someone or something has to be near the network being tested.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Although the conference moves around, he is limited in the number of places that can hold all of the activities, even though he has resorted to tenting parking lots and taking over alternative spaces. The post Lessons from a Global Medical Conference appeared first on Smart Meetings. Smart Tip #4: Think outside the convention center.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2021

Attendees mingled, networked, formed everlasting bonds, and had a great time while doing all of that. And most importantly for this podcast, he is the founder and CEO of Shindig , a virtual conference, event, and meeting platform that has mastered the art of online engagement. He starts by explaining what networking isn’t.

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