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. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, June 10-14. We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Rachel Andrews “This is the year I think we spread our wings a little bit and just try something new with a citywide in the middle of the country with

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Social Tables

MARCH 25, 2024

Who doesn’t love candy, competition, and a chance to win prizes? Most children will tell you that hunting for eggs is the best part of Easter. With a bit of spirited competition, brightly colored décor, and in-egg loot, what’s not to love? Hunting for eggs filled with sweets or trinkets can be exciting at any age. So, if you’re wondering how to plan an Easter egg hunt party at home, church, the office, or the community, you’ve come to the right place.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

This is not another success story about becoming a writer. Outwardly, I’ve succeeded. Since 2005, I’ve written three successful books on meeting design and facilitation and over 800 weekly blog posts on a wide range of topics. About half a million words so far. My books continue to sell, and this blog is the world’s most popular website on meeting design and facilitation.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 25, 2024

At Convening Leaders 2024, 800 people registered for the session “Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Advancing Women in Business Event Leadership Roles.” (Whatever Media Group) During a career that includes a dozen years as CEO of Business Events Sydney (BESydney), Lyn Lewis-Smith has encountered countless panels at business events where, she said, “there could have been better gender balance.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Special Events

MARCH 25, 2024

Part 5 in our annual State of the Industry (SOI) report

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 25, 2024

Evangeline Leong, founder and CEO of Kobe Global Technologies, will speak April 15 at PCMA APAC’S The Business of Events in Singapore. Before Evangeline Leong founded Kobe Global Technologies, an international creator marketing agency based in Singapore, she had to “unlearn” a lot of what she thought she knew about digital marketing. She plans to share that story during her opening keynote presentation at The Business of Events , powered by PCMA Asia Pacific, April 15-16 at Marina Bay Sand

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering. Orchestrating a memorable event would be nearly impossible without their impeccable attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs and draw insights from past events and colleagues.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 25, 2024

The power of storytelling in event design involves crafting a narrative that guides attendees through a cohesive and immersive experience, using elements such as visuals, themes, activities, and interactions to convey your brand’s story and message. From defining the narrative to engaging the senses, and more, this article will walk you through the ten things to consider when developing a story throughout your event design.

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Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Event Registration This guide will teach you how to create a successful event registration strategy and help you deliver the best registration experience for your attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. Discover how to increase traffic to your event registration page, create a seamless onsite registration, and secure potential revenue for years to come.

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