Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

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. So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success. Social Media. Networking.

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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. I have never eaten so well at a meeting, and I didn't feel sluggish an hour later. So, we’re going to change our event’s offerings.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. Here, we outline ten benefits of event platforms , and as you’ll see, they’re all interconnected.

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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 18, 2022

To measure event ROI, event data needs to be analyzed and accurately presented. But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Event Apps To The Rescue. In 2019, before the pandemic, event app adoption stood at 63%.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

PS: Create an engaging event this year by learning how to increase your audience engagement with our free webinar. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Successful Event Roadshow.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

But that approach is hardly doable for corporate events, conferences, conventions, and other large-scale events. Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

” Then, the events industry started to work its way into event apps, which is where Kyle picks up the conversation. We saw a boom of event apps and platforms over the past few years. In his opinion, emcees have the power to make event technology manageable for the audience.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Gamification isn’t about just playing games on an event app. But an event app is an efficient way of recording proof that the intended behavior has happened and then measuring the results. So, now that you know what it isn’t, I’m going to explain what event gamification really is.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

. “Another big shift is the shift from the synchronous moment-in-time event experience to a much bigger focus on the extended experience , whether that’s hybrid , virtual experience, or community model. People want to stay connected not just during an event, but between events. How do our events meet those?

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Event Apps: Event apps are another popular tool event planners are using to connect their attendees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Brandt explains the evolution of event technology. “Remember the days when planners thought that they didn’t need event apps ? Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. ” Event Platforms 101. Will and Brandt dive deeper into event platforms.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From choosing the right venue to coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and curating meaningful experiences, conference management requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and an incredible eye for detail.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

. American Express Meetings & Events ’ suite of technology solutions for event professionals is now even more robust with the addition of Attendify and Splash as partners. More : AMEX M&E: Meetings App Usage to Rise by Almost 3% in 2019. “No More : AMEX M&E: Meetings Will Grow in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. It’s a key part of ensuring your event is a success. In fact, 95% of people say that face-to-face meetings are a key factor in successfully building and maintaining long-term business relationships.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

You planned a spectacular event. The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. Do you cancel or continue with your live event as planned? The fact is your event deserves to be successful despite all the uncertainties in the market.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Things to Watch Out for in Your Meeting Space. Over time, meetings have become more and more synonymous with experiences. In order to have a really productive experience, you have to veer completely away from the established reputation of meetings. How Event Apps are Done.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. Each has their perks for both event profs and event-goers, and we’ll be looking at how the functions you may already know them to have can be pushed further in future events. What are event apps and their perks?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

And I feel like every event app that’s happened to, at least at one point”, says Will. The Fundamental Job Of An Event App. Brandt gets particularly frustrated when event apps don’t get the most basic things right. “So, you go, and you open up the app.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In this post, we’ve compiled 51 must-ask event survey questions that you can paste directly into your post-event surveys to gain crucial insights into the attendee, sponsor, and employee experience. Surveying attendees about session topics and speaker performance reveals how well the content aligned with interests and needs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

When Maritz Global Events decided it was finally time to get back to face-to-face, the experience-design company brought 500 people who represented the entire meetings ecosystem to Seattle—clients, employees, team members and partners—and focused on talking openly and solving shared challenges.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Choosing what to do at an event especially larger scale events with hundreds of sessions, networking events, keynotes and more can feel very overwhelming. Having data-driven activity suggestions in your event app. Apps are getting smarter. Use your event app to allow guests to give feedback in real-time.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

It will be years until we see these types of AI at events. In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. Technology will provide real solutions to accessibility so that all attendees can feel included in event experiences. Hybrid Events.

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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.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Failing to meet staffing requirements. Event catering should also meet dietary requirements wherever possible. Building on the previous step, make sure event goers are aware of where the stations are. Understaffing your event. Use an event app. Limited hydration stations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2019

Another Monday, another Event Tech Podcast, today we are telling the story of Crowd Mics for events! Everyone can relate to the annoyances of sound during a live event. Whether it’s the speaker, the audience, or the AV company, these little glitches affect everyone. Is this an event app? Yes, do both.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You’ve booked a keynote speaker that is sure to wow! A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Event Apps: Event apps are another popular tool event planners are using to connect their attendees.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

You could have a meeting with somebody, there are four different sessions. The amount of saying “I’m going to spend an hour and a half listening to one speaker in a room where I have to look at that person face-to-face.” Including things like event apps. And then look at all the things you have to do.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Suddenly a last minute change to your event won’t seem so daunting, you can easily distribute the new information immediately to your attendees. You will also save money in the long run because you will never need to reprint thousands of programs when you add a speaker or make a change to the schedule. Social Media Channels.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! ” Nick agrees.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Choosing what to do at an event especially larger scale events with hundreds of sessions, networking events, keynotes and more can feel very overwhelming. Having data-driven activity suggestions in your event app. Apps are getting smarter. Use your event app to allow guests to give feedback in real-time.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. The Top Stressors of a Meeting Planner. So many things run around a meeting planner’s mind but there are only a few big things that really drive us nuts. Thriving in the New World of Meetings.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2018

Use it to create different “event paths” which make it possible to run similar events that provide different experiences for the attendees in each one. Let’s take a look at a few ways of doing this: An event app guides the attendee journey based on their interests. Events attended so far.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

Every year, Siemens AG, the global technology company, gathers its top leaders from around the world for an internal meeting it calls the Siemens Business Conference. Stephen Rose All of the sessions offered such valuable content that the meeting’s 500 participants found it hard to decide which to attend, Rose told Convene.

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