Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon.

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Technology Technology Event Apps Social Media 264

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Try a soft launch.

Event Apps 111

Event Apps Marketing Marketing Registration 111

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences.

Trends 335

Trends Events Sustainability Sponsors 335

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. WiFi when they come to your event. We know event WiFi is important. We know event WiFi is important. But how do you have the best event WiFi?

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Vendor Events Venue Contracts 282

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. Instead, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for 2020. 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Not everyone at your event will be in the same place in their journey. INBOUND is an event that excels at this.

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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. As you know, this is the number one podcast to go for ideas on everything event tech. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. Michael is the CEO of Event Hub.

Production 282

Production Management B2B Meeting 282

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Tech Conferences: These events draw developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry pioneers eager to explore advancements, share ideas, and connect with others pushing the boundaries of innovation.

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Conference Management Automation Social Media 105

Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Event tech trends are evolving faster than ever before. These giant leaps forward impact and shape the way we execute and plan events. The event tech trends we are listing today are being used everywhere at events and behind the scenes in planning. It will be years until we see these types of AI at events.

Trends 314

Trends Automation Events Technology 314

Endless Events

MAY 24, 2019

Learning about event Wi-Fi can feel like learning another language. Often when you try to research event Wi-Fi terms, best practices and more you are greeted with technical papers written by engineers. Today we are covering the most common event Wi-Fi terms you should know as an event planner.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Attendee Meeting Speakers Communications 246

Endless Events

JULY 14, 2022

The event management industry lacks robust software designed for the unique needs of the event management industry. Many event planners rely on tools not made for the industry and attempt to find alternative solutions for the tasks they must accomplish. . Event Management Is Highly Collaborative. ” Budgeting.

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Management Events Event Apps Vendor 194

Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Event problems: we eat them for breakfast. Know Your Corporate Event Essentials. Corporate event planning is a tad more tedious than other planning gigs. Maybe it’s because there are more of these events than ever and the competition has gotten that much fiercer. The Event Engagement Guide. Click To Tweet.

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Trade Show Remote Events Sponsors 219

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The event was aimed at meeting organizers and events-industry media and showcased the broad menu of wellness offerings Caesars has developed for its meeting clients. However, Paige’s message to potential sponsors is this: “Everybody who participated in a wellness component at our 2024 event said they wanted to do more next year.

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Healthcare Meeting Sponsors Event Apps 104

Endless Events

DECEMBER 30, 2019

New year, new events industry tech standards! Not just where the events industry is concerned either! Of course, events have been quick to jump on the bandwagon. Here at Endless, we’ve covered everything from AR and VR in events to mobile-tickets only , among many other interesting topics. Well, maybe not.

Event Apps 194

Event Apps Events Technology Technology 194

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. In essence, it’s what you want event goers to experience. You’re not alone.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

But all those factors mean if you take a shortcut, a lot of attendees could be affected, and the success of your event may be a disappointment. When you provide a limited range of food options for event goers, you’re less likely to please them. Event catering should also meet dietary requirements wherever possible.

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Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

The #EventProfs community is a strong network of event professionals who’ve come together worldwide to share their ideas and insights and seek support in the ever-evolving event industry. When I started this journey to create the #EventProfs community, we had a Slack group and community meetups, but it wasn’t a community event.

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Platform Event Apps Social Media Sponsors 177

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In this edition, we bring you event tech from IMEX America! If you’ve been following Endless for a while, then you know this the one event we never miss. Over the course of several days, our team was lucky enough to be a part of the number one worldwide exhibition for the meetings and events industry. What’s New?

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Events Technology Technology Event Apps 184

Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

Is your event safe from major event cybersecurity risks? As event profs, we hold so much data within our registrations, software, and events. in event tech, and how you can take steps to improve your event cybersecurity. Are you doing everything you can to secure your online data from attacks?

Events 269

Events Registration Networking Banking 269

Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2023

Event management software can potentially make an event planner’s job more efficient. In July, we discussed this exact issue in the episode, Why is there no good event software? What Does Joi Bring to Event Management. I ended up in corporate events running an agency from Australia that was creating events all over Asia.

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Management Vendor Events Platform 177

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 62

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. To understand the attendee experience at your events, all you have to do is ask. Below are 29 sample questions you could ask your attendees, speakers, or vendors. Ranked) • What motivated you to attend this event?

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Vendor Event Apps Speakers Events 110

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? In this post, we’re providing tips, tricks, tools, resources, and expert advice to help you boost event engagement throughout the entire event process.

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Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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Vendor Events Contracts Contracts 121

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. With such a diverse range of options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or confused about which event tech solutions to choose.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective event lead retrieval isnt just about collecting business cards or scanning badges. Its about creating a strategy that helps you achieve your event goals and makes life easier. What is event lead retrieval? Lead retrieval apps Lead retrieval apps make capturing and organizing attendee information a breeze.

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Automation Social Media Sponsors Attendee 59

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, event attendees are big fans of specialized mobile event apps. Rather than contributing to app fatigue, a purpose-built event app can transform the event experience, increasing engagement while establishing a new standard of what events should look like.

Event Apps 59

Event Apps Attendee Networking Events 59

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Are you on the hunt for the best event management software? Event software isn’t created equally. These 20+ questions will help you choose the best software partner for your organization’s unique event needs. The events industry has seen a considerable influx of event software over the past few years, and it’s no surprise.

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Management Registration Vendor Event Apps 98

Stova

JANUARY 9, 2025

How does the power of event networking extend beyond the buyer pool? Grouping cybersecurity vendors next to cloud storage providers and IT management software exhibitors not only enhances attendees understanding of the tech stack but also positions these exhibitors as essential components of a cohesive solution.

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Panel Event Apps Trade Show Networking 52

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!

Event Technology 105

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

Event marketers are no strangers to last-minute changes and crises. In response to the coronavirus threat, many brands are implementing strict health rules to minimize the risk at events, other companies are moving their events to digital forums, while others are out-right canceling or postponing their events.

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Conference Vendor Speakers Registration 128

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For our 2023 Events Industry Forecast, Convene editors checked in with webex Events , formerly SOCIO, who identified some event tech that will “truly level up your events.” Read our full Events Industry Forecas t in the Convene digital edition for November. Event diagramming and digital floor plans.

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Trends Social Media Event Apps Vendor 98

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. First, decide on a primary goal for the event. Sell more of your products/services during the event.

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Event Planning Sponsors Registration Events 123

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Event competition is going to be fierce.

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Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 167

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Here, you’ll learn how to choose the right event technology for your next event to support your desired event outcomes, whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event.

Event Technology 98

Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2025

Convene asked this years class members to answer questions via email to give us a better sense of who they are, what they value, and what theyd like to see in their future, as well as the future of the events industry. ” Halee Grimsdale, Experience Coordinator, e=mc2 events I would eliminate printed schedules and directories.

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