Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Or is their event usage going to be heavier like a hackathon or gaming event? Are you going to ask attendees to participate in live-polling through your event app? Don’t Forget Exhibitors and Event Staff . Livestream or have speakers? Be clear on your needs, all events and event locations.

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2020

Bringing Audio Augmented Reality To Event Apps. “These event apps are constantly pushing notifications. The way I imagine this is you have an event app and there’s an emergency. Where, for example, your event app has your schedule. Two Places At Once?

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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. Before your event, you need to create a buzz! Get everyone talking about your event and make them feel FOMO.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

If there aren’t sources of natural shade around, like trees, then make sure you erect some form of temporary structure, like large tents for event goers (and your event team) to retreat from the sun. So, how to plan a music festival and keep your event goers hydrated? Understaffing your event. Use an event app.

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Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Decide on meaningful speakers. We talked in another blog here about the importance of choosing key speakers wisely in order to engage the audience best. But, what we didn’t cover, was how choosing speakers whose values align with the event’s purpose could skyrocket your engagement, contributing to overall event success.

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

“It’s gonna create an ‘easy button’ that you can click, and boom, it will analyze years of unwieldy data, build an event based on those insights with suggested locations, amount of space, speakers, content, length of time for sessions and all the marketing materials you need to promote it. All of these things that take time goes away.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2023

Because event platforms were more focused on the event side, the platforms Will worked with weren’t a perfect match for the community platform he was trying to build. “We We are switching from an event app to a platform designed for communities and only for communities,” explains Will. “I That was my first learning.” 2.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our topics reflect our event’s purpose and does it resonate with our audience? Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Interactivity during events isn’t limited to digital experiences. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value?

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Trends Events Sustainability Sponsors 335

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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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. Open ended) • How did you hear about this event?

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

This is why it’s important to adopt a long-term strategy so that all essentials are taken care of at least a year before the event. Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. You also need to create a way for engagement to happen, ideally via the event app.

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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

JANUARY 9, 2023

People start planning by listing all the sessions, and as you work out your event, you organically say, ‘I’m going to have that happen in that room…actually, no. I can input costs in terms of time, vendor expenses, and flights. Based on the revenue coming in, it can spit out the ultimate profit margin for that event.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

. • Consider your needs before purchasing an event-management software platform. The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. Talk it out with your AV vendor. Tried-and-True AV/Event-Tech Cost Cuts. Get quotes from multiple AV vendors.

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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.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

Event marketers are no strangers to last-minute changes and crises. These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event diagramming software creates to-scale, 3D renderings of event spaces, with features like drop-and-drag functionality, 3D walk- 5throughs, seating and stage design, and booth and vendor mapping. Event gamification. Multi-use branded event apps. 5 Business Trends in 2023 That Will Impact Events.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Event mobile apps allow attendees to stay engaged and connected, providing them with all the necessary information at their fingertips. With features such as event agendas, venue maps, speaker bios, and attendee networking, mobile apps enhance the overall event experience.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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% Event tech also leads to a better user experience. Also, don’t forget the virtual venue and event app!

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Speaker session. You can then start planning for the target sponsors, event speakers, and exhibitors. On-site lead coordinator: the go-to person for anything that happens on the day of the event at the venue, the main contact for the venue for the vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, etc. Trade shows and expos.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links. Event content tools : agenda builder and editor, session registration management, and speaker portals. Event tech also leads to a better user experience. How To Choose the Right Event Tech.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainable Event Planning Checklist After you set a foundation for sustainable practices, you can focus on planning. Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Engage with Facebook users, respond to in-app messages, thank commenters for their feedback, and regularly answer questions from followers. . Event co-hosts will be able to link the event to their company pages. Add co-hosts who have a large audience already, such as artists, speakers, business owners, or other event partners.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Depending on your chosen event format, your event budget will vary. Here are some items to include: Event tech software. Food service and other vendors. Speaker fees . Understanding your budget will help you determine the best channels for promoting your event and the best management tools. Thank you gifts.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 21, 2023

In an age where more than 253 million Americans own smartphones and spend more than four and a half hours using them daily, apps have become table stakes for event organizers — especially given the fact that more than 75% of that four and a half hours is spent exclusively within apps.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

I can’t leave this trend without bringing up an elephant in the conference center, so to speak: Events that are “painfully short of any speakers outside of white men.” Events are all about connection and encouraging attendees to show up as their authentic selves.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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% Bizzabo offers intuitive speaker and moderator portals.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Seek out a CVB and ask for their help doing any of the following: Hosting events at notable city museums. Bringing in local speakers or musicians. Clients want to set the mood for their meeting or event, and they’re willing to pay more for the right experience. Event Apps. Not all apps are on the up!

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

Moving Fast Meanwhile, about two miles south at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), RIMS staff were prepping for the arrival of their closing keynote speaker, racecar driver Danica Patrick. In addition to e-mailing updates to attendees, RIMS staff used their mobile event app to send out push notifications.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This tool harnesses the capabilities of the SAP Ariba platform as a dedicated hub for generating and collaborating on “Direct Material” sourcing events. Vendor Marketplace. This sourcing directory can help event planners find vendors for all aspects of their events, from A/V to lighting to catering.

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Stova

APRIL 4, 2024

Ask participants to rate their satisfaction with key aspects of their event experience, including: -Date -Location -Speakers -Breakout sessions -Vendors -Catering Feel free to include space for comments, and ask follow-ups questions about the most important aspects of the event, e.g. the keynote speaker.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 1, 2024

In an age where folks increasingly expect seamless experiences across platforms, it’s critical to look for gamification tools that work with your event app. For example, you might reward the top three finishers on a quiz with free tickets to your next conference or a one-on-one Zoom session with a keynote speaker.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Theme: Choose a Memorable Concept Select an event theme that aligns with your objectives to create a cohesive, memorable experience for attendees. Check out these “ 27 Unforgettable Corporate Event Themes.” The ideal solution will include a mobile event app , networking tools, and plenty of options for webinars and virtual events.

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Social Tables

JUNE 15, 2023

Review the list of planning duties that need accomplishing, such as: Finding a venue Deciding what to eat Booking vendors Purchasing decorations Booking hotel room blocks Researching activities and attractions In addition to pre-event duties, you might need volunteers to assist during the event. nuts, dairy, shellfish).

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 30, 2021

Will registration for your event be closed (invite only)? vendor, speaker, attendee, staff). Will you want to implement a mobile conference event app to bring your guests together on one platform, share information, network, and discuss conference details? Will you have multiple registration types (i.e.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 6, 2022

Marketing and accessibility specialist Meryl Evans (right) speaks to a Convening Leaders 2022 audience about making events more inclusive and inviting for attendees with disabilities. Evans, who was born profoundly deaf, said she looks to see whether the event is captioned. “If Jacob Slaton Photography). For Everyone’s Benefit.

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