Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The best emcees energize the crowd, keep them attentive and get them excited for the next speaker. The Best Speakers.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. Our guest is Mark Herschberg , an MIT instructor, the author of The Career Toolkit , speaker, and CTO. ” He says that he’s never been that excited by conferences.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A company event , a festival, a conference? Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Gather speaker biographies and confirm details. Be sure to give your speakers the rundown on what they need to know for their presentations. One Month Out.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. No wonder registrations soared off the charts. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? What if registrants are divided?

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference event apps are a must for any conference in today’s world. Adding conference event apps to your next event will create accessibility with content, notifications, feedback, and everything else you will need to communicate with your attendees. But how do you incorporate a conference event app? Let’s jump in.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. The Conference variation allows for concurrent tracks, reception area, and exhibitor booths. And remember: this list focuses only on virtual and hybrid event platforms that act as the venue to host your events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 6, 2023

To get the low-down on event engagement Smart Meetings chatted with Amanda Lea Kaiser, speaker, engagement strategist and author of “ Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community. But if you’re doing something like a conference, you can do a whole nice set of quick emails.

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Endless Events

JULY 12, 2018

Using registration metrics. Shortly, we’ll be explaining how registration metrics and event ROI use quantitative means to determine if your event has been a success. For example, setting the number of new registrations you want to achieve from a particular email campaign. The main registration sources. Conducting surveys.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2022

In fact, the theme of the conference was “This is our time.”. Those who didn’t feel well or were exposed to anyone with Covid-19 were asked to stay away, including a mainstage speaker who had to stream in because his family had been notified that they were exposed. An onsite testing center near registration was made available.

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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. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

As we walked through Petco Park, with the intention of using the seating bowl for the keynote speaker, Andrea realized it would be a memorable location for the entire show. The week of the conference happened to be an “off week” for the Padres. Main ticket windows used for registration area. We got lucky. Suites: 45.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You need people that work for the conference, right? But then you should also have five or 10 (depending how big your conferences is) people, who have no relationship whatsoever to your conference, and [you can] honor them with a title; give them a little bit of power and make [starting conversations] their job.”. “I

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Don’t promote your app just on registration day — share your event app deets with attendees ASAP so more people get the memo ahead of time. Speaker bios. Add printed signs near registration, session rooms, and break areas. Promote the App Before Your Event. Attendees won’t download your app if they don’t know about it.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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. 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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In a Livestorm survey conducted in 2021 , 68 percent of respondents reported increased use of video conferencing in the past 12 months, in everything from internal meetings to conferences and tradeshows. Registration and/or attendance rates are declining. Post-event survey feedback. Gilles Bertaux is co-founder and CEO of Livestorm.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With a reported 350-400 registrants, the summit will be attended by planners, suppliers, domestic and international buyers, press and cultural heritage and climate community representatives. Downtown Richmond, Virginia How to Get Involved Registration for POPS is open now and the registration information can be found here.

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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Registration analytics will show how many guests are returning, while session, engagement, and content analytics offer insights into attendee behavior. Another great way to increase the loyalty rate of your attendees is to open registration for next year’s event at your current event. The answer is to lean on analytics.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

IMEX Group worked with pc/nametag to manage registration for the 12,000 attendees who descended on Las Vegas for IMEX America in October. Bizzabo’s Klik Experiential wearable integrates into the company’s registration, check-in and lead-retrieval data flow to capture behavioral data. For the Love of Lanyards. Attendee Benefits.

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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. And then, when you walk up to registration that day, it says ‘Welcome Brandt’ in your native language. Then, your presenters would ask questions. What are you liking?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

And real quick, this is primarily skewed primarily to corporate conferences, corporate meetings, things like that. Obviously everyone comes to the event primarily, usually through registration or the front entranceway, right? They come in registration, then they’re going to come on in to the first area they come into.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It was one takeaway of several that Galloway an author, podcaster, and upcoming Convening Leaders 2025 Main Stage speaker predicted more broadly of AI, specifically that we will see the winners and losers come into clearer focus in 2025. Galloway illustrated this point with his own example.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

According to meetgreen.com the typical conference waste attendee produces 1.89KG of waste per day, 1.16KG of that will go directly to a landfill. You will also save money in the long run because you will never need to reprint thousands of programs when you add a speaker or make a change to the schedule.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking? Do you already have registration or networking tools? Options include password sent to registration database, user and password login, Google/Facebook single sign-on, and more. Your speakers and presenters have a tough job.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? Websites, registration apps, email campaigns, and advertising can all impact your budget, so plan accordingly. Telling people about the event is a big portion of the budget to consider.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? In this post, we take a deep dive into what a keynote speaker is: Who they are, what they do, and where to find them. Well, for starters, harnessing the power of an accomplished and enticing speaker could help take your event to the next level. .

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One healthcare-conference organizer recently discovered the range of wellness activities that can take place on site—and her attendees are already clamoring for more. First, “we’ll give them a yoga mat at registration so that they can participate from their guest rooms, watching the live session on television.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

Let’s discuss how you can write the perfect invitation email for your virtual event to drive more registrations in 2021. In the case of multi-day conferences and seminars, your recipients will likely want to know more about the agenda before signing up. Open with an Engaging Subject Line. Your subject line matters considerably.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? 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. Why Does Event Marketing Matter?

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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. “With Intelligent Content, we aim to redefine how conferences and events engage their audience,” said Scott Frankel, CEO of Animatic Media.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. A potential new tool (and weapon): drones.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

It may be listening to a certain speaker, visiting a particular sponsor, connecting with colleagues, or attending a new product demo. Geoffrey Wellen is chief customer care officer of 6Connex , a provider of event and conference meetings technology. Personalize the meeting as much as possible.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will kicks off today’s topic by taking us back to Google’s 2022 IO conference. Using AR Can Improve the Speaker-Audience Relationship. Looking past flashy screen-based AR, Will and Brandt focus on what they hope to see, issues that may arise, and what might be around the corner in AR tech. AR Can Enhance Instant Translation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

No economic good will be successful if we don’t have social good,” said Sherrif Karamat, PCMA president and CEO, in a small breakout room before the final speaker (more on actor Geena Davis later) took the stage to address the approximately 3,800 people who traveled from 36 countries to be there for the flurry of networking and education sessions.

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