Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2025

” Julia Catanese, CMP, Senior Meetings, Events, and Trade Shows Planner, Cardinal Health I would make sustainability a fundamental aspect of every event. While many organizations have successfully transitioned to event apps, a few vocal individuals resistant to change still push for printed materials.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Welcome to IMEX America 2024 , the premier exhibition for incentive travel, meetings, and events. From October 8-10, 2024, Las Vegas will once again host this amazing industry show. I'm here to share seven tried-and-true strategies to help you not just survive but actually thrive at IMEX America and other big industry events.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ill also share tips on choosing event software thats easy to use, along with real-life examples of how well-organized events can improve how people see your brand. By the end, youll (hopefully) feel more confident about planning events that leave a lasting impressionnot just because of the food, but because of your brand.

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Stova

JANUARY 9, 2025

The success of a trade show isnt just about attendee satisfaction; its also about creating an environment where exhibitors can thrive. Imagine youre hosting a tech-focused trade show. Use your event app and virtual event platform to prompt exhibitors to engage with each other. Any questions.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Do they want to meet virtually or in person? Conduct surveys, analyze behavioral data from past events, talk to registrants and read comments they post in chat. Unify branding across all events formats. Get deeper customer insights to improve marketing and event outcomes. How do you handle networking during hybrid events?

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

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. Technology-enhanced networking can offer your attendees networking opportunities that go above and beyond traditional mix and mingle events. It’s essentially a free-for-all.

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Stova

AUGUST 22, 2024

Lead retrieval is arguably the most important objective for sponsors and exhibitors at a trade show, but the technology supporting this activity today is often clunky and ineffective. For example, an exhibitor juggling a badge scanner and a separate app for note-taking might miss crucial information, impacting their follow-up strategy.

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Stova

MAY 11, 2023

Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Step 1: Set goals.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Onsite event technology can greatly enhance areas like information dissemination, wayfinding, networking, security and contingency planning, lead capture, and data collection. of attendees consider a mobile event app essential for in-person conferences. Female event professional looking at mobile app. com, 67.5%

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 22, 2024

Mobile Apps : Event apps can show personal schedules, live updates, and maps you can interact with. Visitors can also use these apps to connect with others, plan meetings, and see special content. For example, at a big trade show, organizers used live data to handle attendee movement.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Sh*t Event Planners Say – #EventIcons Episode 26. t Event Planners Say, Part II – #EventIcons Episode 77. IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33. Intentional Event Design Our Professional Opportunity.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Event management is more than just planning events; it’s about creating memorable, engaging experiences that align with an organization’s goals. In this article, we’ll dive into the core aspects of event management, practical strategies, and the latest technology solutions shaping the future of events.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Announce winners on social media and include event-related prizes for contest winners. Plan your setup needs in advance with free event diagram software for smooth activity transitions. Measure engagement live in your event app or on social media. How do you improve engagement in online meetings?

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It is essential to ensure that the website design aligns with the event’s brand identity and conveys its essence to potential attendees. Therefore, a carefully crafted website design can be a key asset in creating a memorable and successful event.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

At the end of September 2022, we announced that the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience Operating System increased by almost 724% between January and September of 2022 alone. This is an enthusiastic signal of the industry’s readiness to return to conferences, trade shows, and other large networking gatherings. .

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Type of event: based on your planned objectives, you can decide on the most suitable type of event to achieve this objective. There are obviously various different types of events to choose from, including but not limited to: Conferences. Trade shows and expos. Workshops/classes. Competitions. Speaker session.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. Does yours?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. In my opinion, this was very convenient, and a great alternative to downloading an event app (which was also available). Audio experience.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

Convene ’s editors each have chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s latest report and connected them to meetings and events. Events are all about connection and encouraging attendees to show up as their authentic selves. Here are three that resonated with Digital Editor Curt Wagner.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With so many in-person and online options, they need compelling reasons to travel to your event. The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. The article also helps you make the most of these trends to garner incredible sponsors for your upcoming events.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

HIMSS20 will be a handshake-free meeting. Reach out to all meeting spaces, hotels, and venues. Maintaining an update log on your event website will help provide answers for attendees, speakers, and partners who are seeking information about your event. Making the Move to a Virtual Event. On-site Preparedness Plan.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Transcribing these forms post-event can be time-consuming, delaying crucial follow-up communications. Business card collection — including using a fishbowl to collect business cards — is a common sight at trade shows. Why Lead Retrieval is Essential for Exhibitors Trade shows stand out as unique platforms in the world of events.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Pro Tips For big annual trade shows and conferences, facilitate pre-event networking online. Attendees can get conversations started in the virtual world and then meet onsite to deepen connections. Your platform should enable them to create profiles, list topics of interest, and schedule or join meetings.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nevertheless, the models for connecting at both virtual and in-person events have not significantly changed in years. At in-person events, event-goers continue to largely rely on happenstance “serendipitous” encounters on trade show floors and cocktail hours to facilitate networking.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Tracking event industry trends is a favorite activity here at Meeting Tomorrow. Rising: AR/VR at events. As a bonus, this format also seems to encourage much higher usage of digital engagement tools as a unifying platform which means as a planner, there is more data to help you improve the next meeting.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Examples include solutions for: Venue sourcing Event marketing Registration Onsite event management Engagement Networking Sponsor management Analytics and reporting Why Event Technology Is a Big Deal Skift Meetings, 2022, shows that 78% of event professionals are using more technology after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Enterprise-level Features and Services For large-scale and complex events, assess the enterprise-level capabilities designed to meet these demands. Cvent’s platform enables organizations to create and manage events of all sizes, ranging from small meetings to large conferences and trade shows.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

During months of the forced cancellation of in-person meetings, we’ve been forced to “sort of distill things down to what matters, to what we can do in different ways and what we can’t accomplish in those ways,” Saling said. “I Meeting agendas in the past, by and large, have been all about content, she said. Holistic event apps.

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Stova

JULY 27, 2023

Welcome to the world where creativity meets technology – the realm of immersive events that captivate audiences and leave lasting impressions. Gamification, for example, can turn an event into an exciting adventure, encouraging attendees to complete challenges, earn points, and win rewards.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re planning a flagship conference event, trade show, or intimate sales kickoff, staying on top of the latest developments in the event industry is not just important — it’s table stakes. It equips you with the knowledge and insights to ensure your events align with current trends and expectations.

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Stova

APRIL 13, 2023

AI technology is a game changer – especially in labor-intensive, customer-facing industries like meetings and events. In this article, we share five ways you can use artificial intelligence in event management to save time and enhance attendee experiences. How else can meeting planners use AI to enhance their events?

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Whether it’s a corporate conference, an educational seminar, a trade show, or a social gathering, event manager software is the backbone that supports the creation of memorable, well-organized events that meet their objectives and delight all participants. Event Management Software Must-haves 1.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Scalability and Flexibility for Different Event Sizes Event scheduler software is designed to accommodate events of all shapes and sizes. This is why investing in a comprehensive event management system instead of a standalone event scheduler may be the best choice.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

With soaring airfares and flight cancellations, attendees need persuasive reasons to leave home and meet in person. What’s more, virtual presents a price-friendly alternative for events where education is the goal. Deliver the magic of television-quality productions to live, pre-recorded, and mixed-format events.

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Eventtia

JUNE 26, 2024

Swapcard has been recognized for its innovation and impact on the event industry. It specializes in managing virtual events, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events. This strategic focus allows Eventtia to innovate continuously to meet the evolving needs of global companies.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Scalability and Flexibility for Different Event Sizes Event scheduler software is designed to accommodate events of all shapes and sizes. This is why investing in a comprehensive event management system instead of a standalone event scheduler may be the best choice.

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