Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Brad Poarch Brad Poarch, Event Production Network Event Production Network (EPN) welcomes Poarch as its new president. EPN encompasses 28 member locations and creates 30,000 annual experiences championing the latest in AV technology.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. GDP University.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

. “When you look at event apps and event platforms , 80% of them have the same basic features. You can see your schedule, maps, maybe there’s some audience engagement and networking. ” “Event tech companies are usually heavy on the software and light on the support,” he adds.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Think again!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior. Gamification: Touchpoints, session attendance or Klik networking can enhance experiences and provide increased opportunities for branded sponsorship.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Virtual or hybrid events enable organizers to greatly expand the number of participants. And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”. Hybrid events still present challenges, but offer unique benefits as well.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

The shortcomings of online events, however, are that they limit the amount of individual learning and networking [that can take place] due to online distractions (multi-tasking), video fatigue, and lack of engagement despite excellent technology solutions for networking. Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Ph.D., Naomi Clare Crellin.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2018

Incase you have been living under a rock, International Live Events Association is a thriving association for global creative event professionals. They provide networking, education, professional development and so much more to their members. . It’s not event planning 101 but a very indepth dive into live events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. We need to be more intentional about networking and create more intimate introductions,” she said.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Aside from the basics, what do attendees expect from this event? If they expect a big networking space and the venue doesn’t have an appropriate space for that, it could be a deal-breaker. Data tracking for ROI: Event technology is a must to track attendee engagement. Maybe you’re throwing a big educational summit.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Simply scroll through for images and tips to get the inspiration flowing for your next corporate event. Source: Encore Event Technologies. With some 18,000 people attending the IBM Impact Conference, every aspect of the event must engage huge amounts of people. Ministry of Education Event – Republic of Maldives.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Think NFC for checking into talks, virtual reality for product demos, and augmented reality for networking sessions. And for practical event tech, you need to know what AV to use. According to a report, many events companies aren’t using the newest tools to make projects more efficient. Is Social Media Marketing Too Hard?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING? Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Hubspot’s INBOUND is an excellent example of event marketing.

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Endless Events

APRIL 3, 2018

Shelley Matheny of KidsAlong Events ( @smatheny3 ). Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). KidsAlong Events. Green Meeting Industry Council Northern California Network. Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only. The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast).

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1. It provides inspiration for meeting and event programs and showcases the latest in event planning technology and strategy.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. Customer Support.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Here are some of the most essential ideas in the events industry. Remember: event technology solutions alone are not enough to turn your event into a boundary-pushing experience. Design your events with the experience in mind and use technology to support you in that vision.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to Skift research , nearly half of all events still maintain a strong virtual component, and half of those are purely virtual. Networking is what distinguishes a virtual event from a glorified webinar, and it also remains the core value of live, in-person events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Cvent’s annual hospitality conference brings together professionals from the hospitality, meeting, and event industries that are interested in engaging with the latest in hospitality technology. Attendees will also learn how Cvent’s end-to-end event technology platform is helping to reinvent hospitality and event management. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Here’s a more in-depth look at these actionable tips for creating unforgettable meetings and events to secure the win in the attention economy. Make It Easy Organizations can leverage virtual event technology to make meetings, events, and conferences easy for participants from beginning to end.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Well-being Reimagined Jessica Shea At Hilton, the shortcut to increased productivity, greater engagement and effective networking is to infuse compassion and holistic wellness into a meeting. It could be education. It could be edgy content or networking. What do people see as worthwhile?

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Stova

MAY 16, 2024

Measuring networking in a virtual event is easy. Measuring networking is less straightforward at an in-person event – but it doesn’t have to be. Unlike virtual events where every interaction is easily trackable, the intangible nature of face-to-face networking poses a unique challenge when it comes to measuring success.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

” “That can happen throughout the event itself as well. We do a lot of education on the platform. Anything that you would’ve done in the office or at an event, we’re doing on our platform. That could be networking. What are you trying to achieve? What do you want your guests to come away with?

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 4, 2024

AI-Powered Networking Opportunities Networking is the heart of corporate events, and AI is the new matchmaker. This targeted approach to networking ensures that attendees make valuable connections, fostering opportunities for collaboration and business development. Share your vision with us.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.” ” For these reasons, millennials value networking over almost any other aspect of events. But make no mistake, the networking is there: over 3,000 face-to-face meetings were scheduled at C2 2017 alone. So what’s a planner to do?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.” ” For these reasons, millennials value networking over almost any other aspect of events. But make no mistake — the networking is there: over 3,000 face-to-face meetings were scheduled at C2 2017 alone. So what’s a planner to do?

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The MICE Blog

JULY 26, 2021

On 14th July, Hubilo hosted their first virtual event and presented the next generation of virtual and hybrid events. In the past 18 months, we’ve seen a rapid evolution of virtual events regarding event technology platforms and online experiences. To hook and WOW audiences.’ .

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

If an in-person event is still too expensive for your pharma event, opt for a virtual event instead. All you need is the right event technology platform. Include Networking Opportunities Networking allows your attendees to connect with each other. Create dedicated areas at your event for networking.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Will Curran of Endless Events ( @itswillcurran ). Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Live From ILEA Live – #EventIcons Episode 126 – Learn more about IELA, and how the event educates its leaders, feedback and tactical advice from our panel.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. Organizations around the world, including Meeting Professionals International, Professional Convention Management Association, hoteliers, and various destinations, mark GMID with in-person gatherings for networking and learning.

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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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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? To this end, savvy planners are being more intentional with event design.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Techsytalk Techsytalk is a digital platform with more than 550 members that bridges the gap between event technology and the event planner.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 25, 2023

Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS national trade exhibition on 21 and 22 June will welcome back international buyers with a raft of new business, networking and knowledge opportunities. The post New business and knowledge opportunities at MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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