MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Shifting trends are found in how planners are measuring sustainability as well as overall event success, plus technology, budgets, and staffing. First, among the nearly 70 meeting managers at international corporations who participated in ICE’s research, sustainability remains a top priority for more than three out of four of them.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

An inside look at one tech company’s annual sales kickoff that hit the mark by borrowing from the world of art and music events. When Quest Software partnered with production company edgefactory to build out its 2024 sales meeting, the idea was to craft an event that was more like an art and music festival than a corporate event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. To get a better sense of what is possible when you host your event at the movies, Smart Meetings took a look at Galaxy Theatres Grandscape in The Colony, Texas, and chatted with Frank Rimkus, CEO of Galaxy Theatres , to find out.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Today on the Event Tech Podcast we are talking all about how to choose event technology and why cost should not be the sole deciding factor. Cost is always a factor when planning events but if it shouldn’t be the deciding factor when choosing event tech then what should be? Plan Your Event Technology Early.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

The first six months of 2022 were a busy time for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, as Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s convention bureau, as the two destinations collaborated to procure 99 event bookings over the coming years. Dubai’s ability to book this number of events are credited to the success of the country’s Expo 2020.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

It’s safe to assume you’ve been thinking a lot about virtual event possibilities. Because let’s be fair, virtual events will be the norm for a while. And surprisingly enough, not many event profs have experience with this format. These are only a few of the doubts we know event planners have.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

It’s time for another episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, and this time we’re building the ultimate event layout! Just like many other parts of your event, layout is something to think about. A messy layout can quickly become the downfall of the entire meeting or convention. Hey, how’s it going everybody?

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

For suppliers looking to expand their business and stand out in a competitive landscape, one of the most lucrative opportunities involves connecting with meeting and event planners. Understand Your Target Audience: Who Are Meeting & Event Planners?

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Choosing the right AV company is crucial to the success of your event. By following the simple steps below you will be well on your way to choosing the best AV company for your event. This will give you a base to go off and empower you to make the best decisions for your event. – What is the tone of this event?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

Read More : Need an Event Venue That Wows? The entire museum is available for corporate meetings or events, which can be arranged in the Canyon/Canyon Terrace area or on Level 5 (150 for a standing reception or 72-80 for seated dinners). Gallery experiences with the dinosaurs can be included as part of the event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

The new tool will be rolled out through the company’s corporate meetings consulting arm, BCD Meetings & Event and could help meeting professionals reach ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets by 2050. . How does it work? BCD M&E Sustainability Guide.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

So, choosing the stage you want for your event can be dreadful. This is why today we welcome our amazing host Stephanie Jayko , a stage, production and event manager. Stephanie is here to tell you everything you need to consider upon choosing the stage size of your event. What Stage Size Should I Use For My Event?

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself. This has an added bonus of supporting the local economy!

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Canceling an event is never pleasant. And while a lot of planners’ attention is focused on virtual events , a part is also concerned with cancellation. Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? Is there any way you can repurpose the costs of your in-person event? But we are here to help!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space. While most recent events have been more traditional in set-up, we have seen some smaller groups have enhanced their space in creative ways. We are primarily hosting hybrid meetings right now. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

The brand is evolving, and as the game evolves and the events around it, so do destinations. You always see in cities the lasting impact of the Super Bowl, it can be more corporate meetings that book or high-end leisure travel or, in this instance, diversity programs, give backs and corporate social responsibility programs.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

For example, event sessions that are too long can be draining or exhausting for their audiences. Even an event without complex, expensive staging can be engaging with a clear and focused message that resonates with your audience. That gives event marketing a powerful message to share. Why Planning Franchise Conventions Matters.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Event spaces implement design elements that pay homage to Harlem’s historical icons and artists. of meeting and event space across five venues can each accommodate up to 300 people. Event spaces are fully customizable, with the ability to host anything from board meetings to team-building retreats to performing arts.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Finding the perfect meeting space for your team and your mental health Prioritizing your mental health and the emotional health of your attendees can be tough, especially when you’re a meeting planner on the go. Offering choices for mental recovery during an intensive, high-energy event is the most effective way to empower guests.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

From restaurants to purpose-built event venues, all kinds of properties can be the perfect, hyper-local setting for your next great event. More importantly for planners, it offers its exhibits and theater as event spaces, totaling 20,000 sq. Events @ No. Events @ No. It features 25,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Choices, Choices.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Just Events! This team has been planning and implementing award winning events for over 20 years. With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Join the movement for a better event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care.

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Unique World Global Destinations

AUGUST 14, 2024

London is not just a global financial hub; it’s also a premier destination for corporate meetings and conferences. With its world-class venues, excellent transport links, and rich cultural heritage, London offers an unparalleled setting for business events. billion annually for London’s economy.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How a holistic approach can boost engagement and focus Too many meetings set participants up for less than productive outcomes with rote agendas or meandering discussions event though research shows that people are motivated by purpose, which leads to better outcomes for both employees and organizations.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What are the Differences Between Planning a Corporate Meeting and an Incentive Trip? People outside of the hospitality industry often assume that planning meetings and incentive trips are one and the same and require the same skill sets with very little planning differences. Meetings that inspire Learn More

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2019

For the second time ever, the International Live Event Association (ILEA) held the Global Events Forum in August 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The forum brought together 30 of the brightest and biggest influencers in the events industry to delve deep into issues, challenges, and opportunities facing the event industry today.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Following are the action items you will need to add to your to-do list to protect your events. Just as evolving technology has transformed the possibilities of remote work, virtual meetings make frequent business trips and corporate meetings less necessary. What expenses, for a meeting, don’t do as much to draw attendees?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be walking us through commonly heard s**t AV people say, as well as why they say it. To make sure that you’ve got what you need to pull off your event. AV people say.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

As New York City-based planner Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events , says, “We, as event producers, sometimes go out of our way to outdo ourselves. At corporate events, there’s an open bar, goodie bags—we don’t even see the centerpieces anymore because we’re so used to it.”

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Gavel International

APRIL 1, 2024

1 ) Framing it this way highlights why the C-Suite wants to see ROI, not KPIs, when evaluating the budget for future corporate meetings. Although 70% of respondents said that measuring ROI for meetings and events is relevant for their organization, only 44% said they actively measure ROI for their events.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees.

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