Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

This year events will start thinking more holistically about what we can do to improve our impact from banning single-use plastics, and educating out attendees, to offering more plant-based catering. We will also see a rise in using recycled materials for event design. 2020 Event Trend: Increased Need for Event Security .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. There is a powerful connection between play and productivity.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. Professionals can use this solution to host a wide range of events, from retail workshops or fireside chats to large conferences and product launches.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

How to apply behavioral triggers to conference programs to increase engagement If the golden ring everyone is reaching for on the merry-go-round of events is “engagement,” then we had better get real about what causes people to pay attention and interact with the content we work so hard to present at conferences and meetings.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This year events will start thinking more holistically about what we can do to improve our impact from banning single-use plastics, and educating out attendees, to offering more plant-based catering. We will also see a rise in using recycled materials for event design. 2020 Event Trend: Increased Need for Event Security .

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 30, 2023

March will be a big month for the meetings and events industry to demonstrate its collective weight and influence both to government officials and the wider business world. On March 8, an event called Showcase, co-managed by PCMA and DI, will also bring together planners and suppliers for idea-sharing and networking.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Perhaps they want to change something in their scenic design or maybe they just need to tweak the lighting set a little bit. When Creative Services Meet Event Production. Speaking of lighting, let’s talk about how event production companies join this creative event planning equation.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2018

Up Your Learning and Event Networking Experience at Meetings. Aside from the experience, there are two more major things you expect meeting attendees to take home: knowledge and new opportunities. That’s why it is important to design your meetings for event networking. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. The post How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist appeared first on Smart Meetings. Technology Risks.

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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. This would mean mandatory practices like zero-waste policies, sourcing from local vendors, and ensuring venues meet green certifications.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

With fewer than 11 weeks to go and counting, 3,000 hosted buyers have registered for the return of the largest annual industry event—outpacing projections. In fact, just one month after registration went live, hosted buyer demand was higher than at the same point in 2019. Meetings can still happen.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Under pandemic conditions, former alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of the institution cannot even meet in person to grieve. So I decided to design and run an online memorial service. During registration, we’re asking those who want to share to give us an idea of what they might do or say. Registration.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. Online events make it easier for them to attend. Check it out for full details!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 2, 2020

Should meetings be efficient ? “Yes” say thousands of books on how to improve business meetings. But “No”, when we’re taking about most meeting industry events. Obviously there are aspects of meeting events that should be efficient whenever possible. And I agree.

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Meeting Prospect Registration Consulting 104

Maritz Global Events

JUNE 17, 2019

Great experience design is rooted in empathy,” according to Tim Simpson , brand & engagement strategist at Maritz Global Events (MGE). Event Design Comes Down to 4 Attendee Types. Understanding and delivering on what that mix is at the persona or even individual level will add great value to your event design.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

That’s why many event pros partner with companies that provide creative services. With creative experts on their side, they can stress less while ensuring their event strikes the perfect balance between engaging attendees and meeting business goals. But what exactly is event creative ? It’s what sets your event apart.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As long as that promise comes to pass” Storytelling & 2020 Event Tech Trends. “Are the event designers going to forget about all of this and just case it to make it look pretty?”, “But when you go to events, it’s not about privacy, it’s about connecting. ”, he wonders.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

87% of executives believe that live events will be instrumental in their B2B marketing strategy Click To Tweet. Turn Your Free Events into Blockbusters. Attendance at free events is difficult to gauge because there are no ticket sales to speak of. Pre-registration numbers may be unreliable.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 4, 2024

Struggling with managing the never-ending registration line at big conferences? Check out these awesome tips that will completely enhance the registration process and ensure a seamless conference experience for everyone involved. Prepare Swag Ahead of Time Prepare the registration swag bags and giveaways ahead of time.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 30, 2021

How Does Registration work? Conference registration can be a very time-consuming process, and if you’ve never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some registration systems might be too involved for your conference. The best registration system is one that is set-up correctly in advance.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

And if technology is the disruptor that is focusing these things” “I think the biggest burden on event designers, strategists, planners, and even implementers has been these huge leaps in technology”, he continues. That’s how I envision this kind of like event team of the future. Yes, they are.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Conference organizers have, of course, every right to create an event that satisfies their wants and needs. Unfortunately, event organizers often fail to meet the wants and needs of attendees. Typically, this is done at event registration, or via a survey form sent out a few months before the event.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If your organization is working to create more inclusive and accessible events, don’t duplicate efforts: A comprehensive resource just released by Google covers everything from registration and restrooms to service animals and swag. The inclusive-event design website is a new addition to Google’s All In toolkit for marketing inclusion.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Curt Wagner/Convene) As face-to-face meetings have returned, seven out of 10 event professionals we surveyed late last year for our Recovery Dashboard said they were planning in-person events only in 2023. Prescott, CMP, DES, head of North American Event Operations for Markets Group; and William F.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 25, 2022

Hosted by CSAE Manitoba , this free one-hour online Participate Lab will introduce you to the design of participation-rich events through the direct experience of participatory meeting techniques and formats. All are welcome to attend this event at no charge (both CSAE members and non-members). Where & When.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

There are two great ways for #eventprofs to meet up this week. Meeting professionals — this online conference is for you! Check out the event link for registration , full session details, the discussion leaders, and, well basically everything you need to know. 2 • Discussion: Are in-person events COVID safe?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Once the objectives are known, elements can be incorporated into the event that steer guests toward a desired action. For an event to be successful, you have to know your audience and clearly understand what expectations they have of the event. Determine what you want them to feel, think, and do both during and after the event.

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Event Planning Logistics Vendor Social Media 137

Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Makes top-level decisions including managing the event budget. Marketing coordinator: responsible for promotion and communication strategy and the execution of event promotions before, during, and after the event. Sponsorship: sell sponsorship opportunities and maintain relationships with secured sponsors.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! The first stepping stone on our path to building successful experiences was to develop a succinct checklist of key considerations for holding live events while still being health-conscious. Contact Us Below.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

In addition to being multi-tasking masters and expert designers, event planners are story tellers. They are charged with understanding what the client wants, designing an event that meet the client’s goals, and telling a memorable story to event attendees. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

With the right support, you can begin to learn more about how to best reach your target audience before the event even kicks off. When choosing an event tech partner, look out for registration support packages that offer dedicated CXM support for tracking analytics. Find the Best Timing for Registration and Onboarding.

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 27, 2022

(We don’t produce social events at Blue Spark. “ Meeting and Conference Planner ” describes someone who produces multiple-day events or conferences, and provides services that include sourcing venues, creating a registration system, ordering and confirming food and beverage, audio-visual , etc. Click here.).

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. The full-time planner is often more educated in the industry, more aware of event trends, and usually has more contacts and connections that can help your event succeed. Why should you hire a professional planner?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

We need to focus our event design on frictionless and intentional networking, ensuring that people walk away from the event having made the valuable connections they are seeking. If you aren’t shifting to meet these needs now, you’ll be completely left behind once the AI natives enter our workforce.

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Trends Sustainability Regulations Benefits 119

Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 10, 2022

Themed Events. Welcome receptions, gala dinners, awards nights, and themed parties are all opportunities for meeting planners to add fun and destination-themed event elements to their conference events. Registration (conference web site, registration process, onsite registration management).

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