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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

Smart Meetings

It’s a cultural fit.” While most meeting professionals ask about the need for accommodations on the registration form, DeWitt’s team screens every warrior to ensure the right facilities will be in place. “We Look at everything from the attendee perspective, reviewing your platforms and your registration site.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

In addition to staffing the registration desk and delivering a warm first impression, students worked with Cvent software, managed lines, acted as human arrows doing wayfinding, worked in the green room with speakers and scanned badges. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

Like carefully adding salt to balance the flavors, AI enriches the event by seamlessly managing registration, streamlining schedules, and personalizing agendas. It’s more than metal detectors or security staff; it’s about training attendees and staff in allyship, creating a culture where everyone is responsible for the well-being of others.

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The Smart Meetings Incentive Experience Modeled Positive Behavior

Smart Meetings

Also at the top of the preferred activities list: Time with a spouse, immersive cultural activities and gifting. 2 Personalize It: Leave monogrammed note paper and favorite snacks gleaned from the registration materials in their rooms. #3

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Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS)

Smart Meetings

15th through the 18th is a collaboration between Tourism Cares, Cultural Heritage Alliance, Inc., Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council. Jones, founder and CEO of Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. The Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) is taking place in Richmond, Virginia, on Oct.

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Why Attendees Aren’t Committing Early to Conferences

Smart Meetings

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. Flexible Work Cultures The concept of work has evolved. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1. Or worse…they won’t decide at all.

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Business events in Stuttgart: hotels, unique venues, experiences, sustainability

The MICE Blog

Cultural and Congress Centre Liederhalle (Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle) Located in Stuttgart’s city center, the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle is the city center’s largest event venue. Learn more about the specifics of Stuttgart TV Tower by visiting the website.