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Sphere Is Officially Open—and It’s Amazing

Smart Meetings

After much anticipation, Sphere is now open and taking the cinematic experience to another level. As of today, Sphere has hosted two separate shows. Irish rock band U2 has a residency there, titled “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere , ” set to end Dec. 16 (although there are rumors of a possible extension due to high demand), and director Darren Aronofsky debuted his 50-minute Postcard from Earth film on Oct. 6.

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Overshooting the Mark

Convene by PCMA

Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA and CEMA Usually, when you overshoot the mark, it’s a good thing, like when you exceed your goals. But Earth Overshoot Day is no cause for celebration. This year, we reached Earth Overshoot Day on Aug. 2, marking the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.

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Mental Health at Meetings: Engage Your Attendees with Wellness Activities

Smart Meetings

Behavioral health activities make your meetings THE place to be Meeting professionals and the attendees at their events have a high level of responsibility. Naturally, their demanding positions can cause stress. By making efforts to pay attention to their mental health and manage it through activities that relieve stress, these professionals can be more resilient and successful despite the pressure they face in their careers.

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The Audacious Meeting Industry Offer of a Lifetime: I Get to Pay for the Privilege of Sharing My Expertise!

Conferences that Work

A [MARKETING PERSON] has invited me to share my expertise at a meeting industry event. Well, there’s nothing unusual about that; it happens frequently. BUT THIS TIME I GET TO PAY FOR THE PRIVILEGE! Pay me? No, you pay us! I’m regularly asked to speak, present, or run a workshop at meeting industry events. While I love to do this, the requests are often silent about something important.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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Registration Is Down and It’s Almost Show Time?

Convene by PCMA

With more attendees registering later for events, the two-month period right before the event has become the make-it-or-break-it point for marketers. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes New, yet-to-be published proprietary research from Freeman shows that roughly half of attendees register just five weeks before show time. A new report from mdg, also not yet published, reveals that 65 percent of registrations come in during the last 10 weeks.

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Big 5 Global returns for its 44th edition in Dubai

Travel Daily Media

The post Big 5 Global returns for its 44th edition in Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 2023. With registrations open for participants who wish to attend the annual gathering of the global construction industry, the event aims to host 2,200+ exhibitors and 68,000+ attende

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. Based on 10 years of experience, working with thousands of event professionals from iconic brands such as Perrier-Jouet, Pierre Fabre group and Kaspersky, our team has decided to share our ultimate event planning checklist with you today.

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Shelters From the Storm

Convene by PCMA

The Hawaiʻi Convention Center set up an assistance center for survivors of the Maui wildfires. (Cameron Brooks) Michelle Russell Editor in Chief Six years ago, during the World Congress of Neurology in Kyoto, Japan, local authorities warned of flash floods and landslides as a typhoon swept towards Japan’s Northeast. In the evening, the storm hit the host city, knocking out windows at the Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC) where the event, organized by Kenes Group, was taking place.

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How To Find Outstanding Event Speakers

Bizzaboo

Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? It’s a tall order. After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience. It’s not just about finding any speaker; it’s about finding the perfect speaker who resonates with the event’s theme and captivates the audience.

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Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project Season-2 all set to elevate Music

Travel Daily Media

The post Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project Season-2 all set to elevate Music appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The highly anticipated Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project (MGMP) Season 2 was officially launched by the Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, in a vibrant event that has left music enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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12 Tips to Leverage Artificial Intelligence Tech in Sales and Marketing

Gavel International

Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s no wonder artificial intelligence (AI) offers competitive advantages to organizations especially in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Personalizing micro-moment experiences, fast and vast data processing, and reducing human error are the top reasons why it is steadily growing in popularity. Research published in the International Journal of Intelligent Networks found that embracing AI in sales and marketing not only offered a competitive edge, but it helped to iden

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It’s All in the Numbers: Leading the Way with ESG Reporting

Special Events

As event professionals and suppliers in the event industry, where does ESG reporting intersect with our work?

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