Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most hotels with in-house AV will require you to use them or pay a fee for bringing in an outside vendor. Successful event planners typically lean on their trusted partners who take care of production, technology, event design, and/or event strategy. Food & Beverage. At Endless, we do it all!

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Contracts Contracts Planner Venue 316

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? People tend to have an inherent desire to belong and to be an important part of something greater than themselves,” Dasher said. More : 8 Steps for Building Back a More Diverse Workforce. Do they support your DEI efforts?

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Human Resources Speakers Certification Planner 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

“The new ESPC certification for the often-overlooked profession of event servicing is historic on many levels,” said Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, who serves as president of ESPA and director of client services and events at Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau in Texas. Building the Pipeline.

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Certification Training Events Education 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

Find out if there’s a vendor you are required to use. One of the true goals of a producer or an event designer is to put together the best program they can before they have all the information they’ve got. Do I need to bring in drape? What do I need to do to try and soften it? Ask your clients questions.

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Meeting Vendor Venue Attendee 246

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 Virtual Events Social Media 304

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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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

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 .

Virtual Events 334

Virtual Events Trends Events Communications 334

Blue Spark Event Design

MAY 3, 2022

Building a custom event design involves many steps in a long and detailed process, which can be an overwhelming task for both novice and expert meeting planners. At Blue Spark, we like to break down this process into three main categories: Design & Build , Installation, and Experience. Source and manage event staff.

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Event Design Vendor Communications Communications 52

Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Building a custom event design involves many steps in a long and detailed process, which can be an overwhelming task for both novice and expert meeting planners. At Blue Spark, we like to break down this process into three main categories: Design & Build, Installation, and Experience. Here’s step 1: Step 1: Design and Build.

Event Design 52

Event Design Vendor Preparation Proposal 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Determine what you want them to feel, think, and do both during and after the event. And make sure to incorporate components in your event design that will provoke those responses. For an event to be successful, you have to know your audience. Build your event budget. Create the event design.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more.

Planner 145

Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Blue Spark Event Design

MAY 6, 2022

Building a custom event design involves many steps in a long and detailed process, which can be an overwhelming task for both novice and expert meeting planners. At Blue Spark, we like to break down this process into three main categories: Design & Build , Installation , and Experience. Event Goals.

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Event Design Vendor Events Social Media 52

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

They can draft the goals of the software project and who will talk with potential vendors. But these gains may also blind you about the negative effects of a poorly-chosen tool. The best way to go about this is to build a team of experts. It sounds like a long process, and it could be.

Corporate Meeting 209

Corporate Meeting Trends Meeting Entertainment 209

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally!

Government 239

Government Trade Show Rehearsal Planner 239

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

Of all the resources millennial buyers use, vendor reps and materials are the least trustworthy and influential. Maybe buyers are buying differently, and we need to shift event design around more thought leadership for these vendors and less of this, ‘Meet a rep in the expo hall.’”

B2B 177

B2B Attendee Speakers Events 177

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 293

Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

However, finding a balance between design, coordination and execution can take some fine-tuning to ensure that the event process runs like a well-oiled machine. Event design and planning go together like peanut-butter and jelly. Typically, we start our events with design – what does the client want?

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Vendor Logistics Events Contracts 96

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2025

.” Nathaniel Holic, Manager, Meetings & Registration, BOMA International I would make sustainability a core requirement for events with tangible, measurable outcomes. This would mean mandatory practices like zero-waste policies, sourcing from local vendors, and ensuring venues meet green certifications.

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Sustainability Meeting Trade Show Certification 52

Conferences that Work

APRIL 11, 2022

By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. By “practitioners” I mean the folks who do what the meeting is about; e.g., doctors at a medical event or scientists at a conservation conference. What happens when suppliers attend event sessions.

Meeting 118

Meeting Vendor Sponsors Attendee 118

Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2024

What made this event particularly intriguing was the audience itself—event planners, individuals accustomed to orchestrating memorable experiences for others. This meant that our event design had to not only meet but exceed their expectations, presenting a unique challenge and opportunity.

Insurance 130

Insurance Logistics Vendor Attendee 130

Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

From the invitation, venue , caterer, décor , lighting, entertainment, linens and centerpieces , the list can be long and varied based on the event needs. They will suggest event items or activities that suit your budget and your needs for the event. Updated information about event planning and event elements.

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Benefits Planner Trade Show Insurance 98

MeetingsNet

APRIL 9, 2021

The omni-channel event designer : The designer manages the event team for a specific event. They understand how to achieve an event’s goals whatever the format—in-person, digital, hybrid, or even a podcast.

Meeting 111

Meeting Virtual Events Remote Vendor 111

Conferences that Work

JUNE 3, 2024

Postscript My sharing of the above information upset at least one technology vendor that claims to provide useful facial analysis at events. .” Based on the presented research, that sounds like good advice to anyone considering acquiring facial analysis technology.

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Publishing Technology Technology Proposal 154

Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

[link] via @BizBash #special #events #blockparty #eventplanning pic.twitter.com/DY68FuKsCk — Event Design NOLA (@EventDesignNOLA) May 12, 2016 17. A block party can be a great idea for larger events with several attendees, vendors, and performances. Especially when events showcase local vendors!)

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Events Attendee Vendor Venue 158

Blue Spark Event Design

JULY 13, 2021

When we create a custom design for client events, we stress the use of impactful décor. We don’t want our clients’ spending money on stuff their audience can’t see in the event design. To meet their event design goals, we utilize boutique hotels that are well-appointed and uniquely designed.

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Audience Vendor Event Design Venue 52

Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We recommend all of our clients who are looking to book in 2024 and beyond to start immediately, and here’s why: 7 Top Reasons to Book Your Event in 2024 Right Now: Venue and hotel availability (Site selection and negotiation). Limited supply of top-quality event professionals ‘ Event design and production time.

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Booking Site Selection Vendor Events 52

Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 26, 2023

Things to Consider: Weather and Climate Power, Audio Visual, Rigging Access Food and Beverage Entertainment Event Design and Decor Staffing #1: Weather and Climate The first and foremost is of course Weather and Climate. 3: Access Be sure to evaluate Access for all your event staff, vendors, and talent/performers.

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Vendor Entertainment Event Design Location 52

Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 24, 2024

Access to Networks and Resources Professional event planners have extensive trusted networks and access to a wide range of resources, including venues, vendors, and entertainment options. Leveraging these connections, they can secure quality vendors and ensure a seamless planning process. Need Help with Your Next Event?

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Logistics Vendor Events 52

Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 7, 2021

Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc. Key Areas that Benefit from Dedicated Onsite Management Staff : Vendor Logistics. Event Staffing. Food and Beverage. Audio Visual. Transportation.

Conference 52

Conference Management Rehearsal Vendor 52

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Combining a proven hosted buyer program, unrivaled education sessions, and daytime and evening networking opportunities, this has become the must-attend event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry. Event Design Certificate. Those who complete the event will receive a certificate in event design.

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Planner Events Incentives Trade Show 115

Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 27, 2022

Client Objective: Create a custom brand-activation event experience for 500 attendees at the The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa that offered a beautiful product-focused event design , perfect for product marketing shots(wanna see the PHOTOS ?), Event Design & Graphics. Audio-Visual Production.

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Production Site Selection Social Media Event Design 52

Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Consequently, vendors flood us with technological “solutions” to problems we often aren’t even aware we have. In some cases, these solutions are actually manufactured for a plausible yet illusory need.

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Meeting Technology Technology Manufacturing 128

Social Tables

MAY 7, 2019

So creating a well designed and truly personalized experience that reflects your unique relationship is what they do best. Perfectly Planned by Shari Why You’ll Love Them: With over 20 years experience in the industry, Shari has a well rounded list of trusted vendors along with her expertise for selecting and working with the perfect team.

Planner 118

Planner Vendor Event Planning Travel Agent 118

Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2019

All right, so you’ve got kind of event strategy, we may circle back to that a little bit more. But the next kind of bucket is event design. And this is where I think our roles as event planners, meeting planners, even producers, tend to fall into this design bucket.

Global Events 159

Global Events Events Production Planner 159

Skift Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

These are the sorts of value-adds that attendees have come to expect after the pandemic-inspired metamorphosis of event tech. Intentional Event Design. Having a well-tested interface with strong UX functionality met those expectations handily. And this is where things got dicey.

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Conference Vendor Sponsors Networking 82

Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Blue Spark Event Design is a creative event agency that leverages all our talents and resources to bring value to our clients and keep their business goals the focus of every event. Once you hire Blue Spark, we aim to make the event process stress free for you ( check out our process here ). We’re all in.

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Fashion Events Event Design Entertainment 52