MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. The deadline for is June 16.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place.

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Sponsors Fashion Social Media Virtual Events 304

Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Personalization Tailoring event experiences to individual preferences enhances engagement and satisfaction. Leveraging data analytics, AI, and attendee feedback, organizers can customize content, networking opportunities, and agendas to meet the unique needs of participants. Need Help with Your Next Event?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2023

Webinar Key Takeaways Watch the demo webinar on Project SPARK to discover what SPARK is all about, and how you can make the most of it to jumpstart your: routine event design and planning tasks; content generation; marketing communications. Create engaging event content such as event descriptions, speaker bios, press releases etc.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

Provide virtual and hybrid attendees with detailed and easy-to-follow event information that includes individual session links, login credentials, and fast access to technical support. . Choose the right speakers. Find a keynote speaker who is enthusiastic, charismatic, and credible. Create a thoughtful event design.

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Audience Speakers Virtual Events Attendee 149

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

With two indoor/outdoor spaces, the venue is perfect for hosting breakout sessions and networking events. The venue can host up to 150 guests seated and 250 guests standing and lends itself to various types of events: product launches, conferences, company parties, networking events, and team-building events.

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Venue Events Automotive Vendor 314

The MICE Blog

JULY 27, 2022

One of the presentations that highly inspired me to think differently about event design took place in 2019 at the MICE Forum at ITB Berlin (Organised by VDVO ). It’s a scientific conference and its aim is to bridge the gap between science and society, build international networks, address world challenges and search for solutions.

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Events Speakers Conference Event Design 147

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In a recent nearly 40-minute conversation I had with Creative Director Bianca Ferrer about FUSE — a three-day partner conference her Houston-based company, madpot creative, designed last year for the software company Avalara — the word “networking” didn’t come up once. And, judging by its results, FUSE did it right.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2022

Megan Finnell, CMP, director, meetings & conferences, MGMA, and Tim Simpson, brand & engagement chief strategist for Maritz Global Events’ Design Studio, speak to EduCon attendees Monday during their session. But after spending $120,000 on a party, the event’s networking scores went down again, she said.

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Audience Networking Event Design Global Events 105

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Event creative is what makes the attendee experience immersive from start to finish. It includes everything from graphic design and video production to branding, scriptwriting, and consulting. In short, event creative is all about event design ! It’s what sets your event apart. 3D Event Renderings.

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Consulting Events Seminar Trade Show 177

Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Event Website Design When it comes to event branding, one of the most critical components is the event website design. A well-designed website not only attracts potential attendees but also provides a platform for communicating important event information such as dates, schedules, speakers, and locations.

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Social Media Event Apps Sponsors Website 130

Social Tables

MARCH 17, 2021

Guests can easily turn to one another, make conversation with people in the rows in front of or behind them, and still keep their attention on the speaker or presentation when needed. You can also assign seating to VIPs, guest speakers, and attendees. . Use the custom measurements feature to add precise dimensions.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Or is it much earlier, at event registration?

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Wasser-Agenda 21 , a forum and network organisation for Swiss water stakeholders, organised the first International Symposium on Bedload Management which took place at the Lindner Grand Hotel Beau-Rivage in Interlaken from 8 to 10 November 2021. I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. About the organiser: Wasser-Agenda 21.

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Meeting Transportation Online Government 182

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

Think about an event in that same way. You’re going to have networking; hopefully, have great content. You’re in a fun city, you’ve got other events going on. As fantastic as many speakers are — Heather included — that’s not enough. It was frustrating for the speaker. You’re going to have a reunion with some folks.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

The barriers to attending events, learning and networking have been lowered thanks to the virtual and hybrid event solutions available. With these new tools and knowledge base at their fingertips, association event planners can truly excel at delivering events in 2022 and beyond. Combatting screen fatigue.

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Virtual Events Audience Education Speakers 130

Endless Events

JULY 31, 2020

Virtual components definitely have their time and place and can be super beneficial in the events community, but we can never disregard the importance of humans meetings together in-person. EIC has released a Meeting & Event Design Guide for the Covid-19 Era. Back To The Basics: Storytelling For Virtual Events.

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Virtual Events Events Online Booking 317

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 14, 2022

Networking parties were another big in-person experience we were missing during the pandemic. “Re-introducing a million speakers and sessions after the content overload we experienced during the pandemic can be dangerous to the wellbeing of our attendees. . Adjust Your Event Design Tactics Towards Liminality.

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Virtual Events Audience Events Networking 98

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 2, 2023

Howard is the Founder and CEO for the Event Leadership Institute, a leading provider of best-in-class training and education for the events industry through online, on-demand video professional development classes, interviews with industry leaders, white papers, webinars, and live events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

An entrepreneur since he was only 18 years old, Maarten has over 35 years of experience in meeting design. He’s an author, a speaker, a trainer. Don’t miss a beat, it’s Event Tech Podcast time! Don’t miss a beat, it’s Event Tech Podcast time! Click here for the full audio transcription.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Specifically, the Partnership will bring together its annual conference, set to take place in Costa Mujeres, Mexico from 15th to 18th May 2024, with its annual ITMC event designed to cater for global independent TMC’s operating across the full travel spectrum.

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Conference Events Networking Travel 76

Endless Events

MAY 7, 2020

” “The only problem is that the people that have that kind of content that have been speakers for a long time”, he adds. Thuy agrees and adds that “it goes back to you can be an expert but it doesn’t mean you’re a speaker or you can really engage and really captivate and alter someone’s thinking.

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Virtual Events Speakers Audience Attendee 309

ITA Group

APRIL 12, 2022

Defining Hybrid Events With Attendee Experience in Mind. Defining “hybrid” could be its own category in event design “Jeopardy!”. Excited about the possibilities of hosting hybrid event programs , but daunted by managing the dynamic components? Presenting a Live Event With Digital Engagement Before and After.

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Attendee Audience Virtual Events Events 76

Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. Event Design Collective. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working!

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Education Event Design Attendee Networking 233

Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 1, 2023

From agendas to photos of attendees to PDFs of PowerPoints from the speaker, this technology tool can be a great way to stay connected. The post How To Evolve Your Annual Conference into An Experiential Design first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design. Are you looking to evolve your annual conference? Let us help!

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Conference Audience Vendor Communications 52

Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

These numbers buck the trend across the industry for deflated in-person event numbers post-pandemic. The proof is in the numbers — a 38% increase over the last in-person show — making the networking opportunities that Collision is known for even more widespread. Event Tech Supports the Experience. Intentional Event Design.

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Conference Vendor Sponsors Registration 90

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Frankfurt event will also include localised breakout sessions and networking opportunities with peers and industry experts. Heather Lishman, ABPCO association director, said: “Cvent CONNECT is a key date in the European event industry calendar. More About Cvent CONNECT Europe.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. I’m in the middle of planning an event for about 80 people. If [attendees] have to eat dinner in a networking reception situation, that’s not going to be great for everyone.

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Blue Spark Event Design

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For example, if the goal of the conference was networking, ask questions about how well the conference did at providing opportunities to network with peers. It’s also important to keep all speakers and sponsors informed of any changes that may occur. Ask how the planners could do better to improve for next year as well.

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Conference Registration Communications Communications 52

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. For example, an event app might suggest an event marketer go to a content creation workshop. .

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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.” ” For these reasons, millennials value networking over almost any other aspect of events. labor force , at 35%.

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Trends Meeting Trade Show Events 157

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

She says that while IMEX is the mothership, she and her team are fed ideas for speakers, hot topics, and activations year-round from dozens of partner associations and exhibitors, as well as by IMEX staff who travel the world to bring home ideas from innovative conferences and events.

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Education Speakers Contracts Contracts 59

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We must re-evaluate our pre-COVID event design models and constructs through a new lens and restructure them to meet audiences where they are today. We have been taking a fresh look at one of our core event design models, the Four Dimensions, which are: Intellectual — everything that stimulates thinking.

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Audience Events Online Education 105

Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers. Ask event attendees to anonymously submit any accessibility requirements or specific dietary restrictions they may have. Invite a speaker or speakers who embody the overall theme of the retreat. ADA requirements and accessibility needs.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. Events became the professional development pipeline for that generation.” ” For these reasons, millennials value networking over almost any other aspect of events. labor force at 35%.

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Meeting Trade Show Events Social Media 158

ITA Group

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Event visioning sessions generate the event’s North Star, which guides many of the event design decisions, whether it’s theme, location, format, evening events, give-back opportunities, food, activations, keynote speakers or anything else. Establish the Creative Thread.

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Audience Events Speakers Attendee 90

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. For example, an event app might suggest an event marketer go to a content creation workshop. .

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Virtual Events Trends Events Event Apps 334