Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

Once you start doing demos, ask a lot of questions and involve your teammates. Consider doing a comparative analysis between the vendors with your team.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers. Consider hiring a graphic designer for event marketing materials.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Venues will play a key role in the restoration of the events industry. By implementing distancing regulations, and no-touch tools such as QR Codes, NFC tags, Big Data, and more, it lowers the risk of contracting the virus and adds a layer of security. . The experience is both safe and seamless.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Make sure you understand the AV contract.

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Vendor Events Contracts Contracts 121

Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

Is your event safe from major event cybersecurity risks? As event profs, we hold so much data within our registrations, software, and events. Will and Brandt will share their top three ways to protect your events information, how and what cyber attackers will look for, personal anecdotes and more.

Events 269

Events Registration Networking Banking 269

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. “It was important to us that their voices are being heard and that they’re a part of how EIC champions things and advocates and leads, says Sherrif Karamat, CEO of Professional Convention Management Association and EIC chair-elect.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Here are some telling statistics about event tech: 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events ( Bizzabo , 2023) 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5%

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Stova

JULY 17, 2023

This process of streamlining and integrating various event technologies is set to shape the future of the industry, providing organizers and attendees with seamless experiences and enhanced efficiency. 5 Benefits of Event Tech Consolidation 1. This means organizers have more time to spend on the show floor.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 11, 2024

After all, being an expert at contracting hotels, budget management, event technologies, logistics coordination, and attendee engagement really doesn’t help when, for example, you must decide whether to file taxes as an S-corp or how to spend your marketing dollars.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. of event marketers work with a production services company to help execute virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward ( Bizzabo , 2020) 80.2%

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Trends Virtual Events 105

Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? Facial recognition self-check-in powers speedy, contactless onsite registration.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2024

Anticipating Change With AI rapidly gaining trust over search engines, attendees will soon make registration decisions by asking AI. Will AI start to push prospective attendees and exhibitors toward more specialized, niche events versus larger shows? If ChatGPT and other platforms become the go-to, surely changes to SEO will follow.

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SEO Retail Public Relations B2B 111

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Millions of unforgettable events start here Make My Diagram 6. of event professionals believe venues need to invest more in event technology for groups and meetings. For starters, respondents show a palpable belief in the power of event technology to streamline and improve events for both parties.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As a prominent figure in the meetings and events sector, ConferenceDirect oversees a substantial portfolio of contracts annually, catering to a diverse clientele. The Annual Partner Meeting (APM) by ConferenceDirect is a flagship internal event annually, amalgamating all associates and partners.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

Use a risk-assessment instrument like the Risk Factor Analysis Tool from Siena College to identify the most significant risks for any event. Event Experience Leaders know how different contracts look these days. Review Refund Policies and Financial Implications. Automating communications and keeping everyone informed.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

With some savvy skills and a side of confidence, negotiating a venue contract can lead to a final agreement that’s much more favorable than what was in the initial proposal. Promote your event with a strong marketing plan. The success of your event probably hinges on your ability to get registrations.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 14, 2023

Event technology is in the 2nd inning: We saw a ton of movement in the virtual space in May/June 2020 — we were tracking about 485 event-tech platforms. Obviously, we’ve seen some contraction in that area. We did break a record: Our last week of registration, we brought in over 1,100 attendees.

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Marketing Marketing Trade Show Registration 98

Stova

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In this article, well share seven strategies and event technology solutions to help you contain costs and get more done in less time while delivering events attendees and exhibitors adore. #1. Event Management Software: Goodbye Scattered Systems Still using event tech tools that dont work in sync?

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BCD Meetings & Events

MARCH 20, 2023

When you think of meeting or event technology, the first thing that comes to mind may be apps or registration software. Now, whilst those are integral to a modern event, we believe it's time to think more broadly about how technology can help you to accomplish your goals and objectives for your meetings and events programs.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Use Event Management Software One of the best event planning tips you’ll hear is to use event management software. These platforms allow you to manage guest lists, registrations, ticketing, and even floor plans all in one place. But event software isn’t the only tool you should invest in.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Distribute roles among the team members: Event/project manager Scheduling Venue/show floor manager Creative design Marketing and communications Sponsorship manager Registration and check-ins Develop event branding. Launch event registration. 2nd Phase: Up to 3-4 months before the event. 5th Phase: D-day.

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Event Planning Vendor Registration Social Media 62

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. “It was important to us that their voices are being heard and that they’re a part of how EIC champions things and advocates and leads, says Sherrif Karamat, CEO of Professional Convention Management Association and EIC chair-elect.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Stova

JUNE 27, 2024

Events play a pivotal role in the corporate marketing ecosystem, serving as a dynamic platform for engagement and interaction. However, seamlessly incorporating event technology into your existing marketing technology (martech) stack can often be fraught with challenges.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 28, 2023

When you invest in modern event ticketing software, attendees benefit from strong user experiences, increased accessibility and convenience, and a more seamless event overall. With so much at stake, it’s no surprise that the global event ticket industry is projected to expand 150% by 2030.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

For example, Stova’s event technology simplifies event sourcing and gives you the power to better negotiate with venues. High numbers of attendees might make some solutions for attendance or registration better than others. Understand these details before signing a contract. Consider attendee type and counts.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

With the rise of robust event management platforms, retail companies can now create immersive experiences and host events , gather valuable data, and ensure positive brand-associated memories for attendees and customers. We can’t ignore the impact of event technology on a retail company’s events strategy.

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Stova

JUNE 8, 2023

Historically, trade shows and other in-person events have taken up the biggest piece of the B2B marketing budget. However, according to research by Forrester, only 18% of event technology providers say their clients can measure their return on investment (ROI). The good news: Technology is available to lend a hand.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 7, 2023

Annette Suriani , business events strategist for AMS Meetings Solutions, asked her peers on the PCMA Catalyst forum. Yesterday, [a conversation I took part in] addressed ways to stay relevant if a client thinks that AI could do some of the work we are contracted for. But this goes beyond just independent [meeting planners].

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 17, 2024

How To Overcome This Challenge By aligning the objectives of your event with those of your organization and measuring how well the event contributes to achieving those objectives, you can connect event outcomes to broader business goals — ensuring you see the big picture in all its glory.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Be super careful with those insidious “resort fees” charged extensively in large event cities. Allegedly covering WiFi and access to health clubs they can often be negotiated out of the contract, particularly if they are being picked up elsewhere by the event budget. Contract law around venue rental can be complex.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

To get the CMP title, a person must show that they are good at negotiating contracts, planning events, managing risks, and marketing. Also, the CMP designation is the gold standard in the event planning industry. The CEPS certification is also great for meeting other event professionals and sharing best practices.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Your ability to estimate how much this will cost will depend mainly on the venue of your corporate event. Are they using multiple online survey tools or maybe your registration and website tools don't integrate well?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dedicating a portion of your event budget explicitly to sustainability initiatives is crucial, but you may find that these initiatives sit in different areas of your budget, including the venue, food/beverage, and so on. of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Yet the biggest events in the world didn’t use it for the registration. The expansion of what was event apps over a decade and then the contraction over the last three years is all happening in one year for these platforms. “Sometimes, we hear about money getting pummeled into event technology companies.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 13, 2023

3 to 4—Crypto Expo Europe is the largest Crypto and Blockchain conference in Eastern Europe, with a 10 years experience in Global Expo Events with more than 4000 attendees/edition, our company was searching for new markets, and, since Romania has one of the highest Crypto adoption in Europe, this event came naturally to us.

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Conference Banking Financial Services Insurance 59

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

To help speed up the process, planners need to be able to calculate event ROI and justify it to their sponsors. For event planners looking to ensure a more reliable budget, especially those who plan annual events, it could be worth investing in session-tracking event technology to prove to your sponsors your ROI in a measurable way.

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