Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice president of communications and strategy with Visit California. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Top-level corporate event planning requires a certain skill set to pull off. You need to get sponsors to foot part of the bill for the event. You also need to do enterprise event marketing and take your management, analytics, and execution to a higher level. As a bonus, here’s our free event planning checklist.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. 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. Don’t worry. You’re not alone.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Gain the trust of your audience by learning the ropes and getting an event planning certification.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

Corporate event planning can be a daunting task, especially if it’s on top of your already jam-packed schedule. If corporate events are your thing, check out this week’s roundup of corporate event planning ideas for a few tips for organizing these kinds of occasions.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Let’s be real: networking in a virtual environment can sometimes feel a bit…awkward. Without the natural energy of in-person events, how do you create an experience that feels engaging, valuable, and, most importantly, human? Defining clear objectives and using the right tools to bring those goals to life.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. For international events there are four dedicated interpreter booths. Waldhotel Stuttgart exterior.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

And, the real point of event gamification lies in driving particular behaviors to achieve your desired event outcomes. For eventprofs incorporating event gamification, it adds a deeper level to event planning. The main reasons why event goers attend is for learning or networking purposes.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We recently planned an international sales meeting for more than 500 people, including breakout training sessions, off-site social gatherings and expert speakers, in just four months. “We We are experts with years of experience and a network of amazing global partners. When we work with a client, we become an extension of their team.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

To properly answer those questions you will need to do some basic virtual event planning before you can implement the technical aspects. This will allow you to make decisions based on the needs of your event and cut out what you don’t need. How Do I Plan My Virtual Event? . What will networking look like?

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Let’s dive in!

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

For example, a city might expand its airport or improve its road network to accommodate the increased visitor traffic. These improvements serve the events in the short term but continue to benefit local residents and businesses for years to come.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them. The MICE Blog.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2024

On this episode of Meeting of the Minds, Smart Meetings is joined by Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events, and Alexis Dick, an event planner at HARDI.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Conference Planning and Strategy: Laying the Foundation Every successful conference starts with a rock-solid foundation built through careful event planning and strategy.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Depending on your needs, budget, and event size, you might find that one program works better than others. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners. These cover everything from general task management tools to programs with specific event planning functionality. Image via Basecamp.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Event Help: Read This Before Planning A Hybrid Event! Networking: The Future Is Now: Networking For Hybrid Events. ? What kind of hybrid events does Endless do? I want to talk to someone about hybrid events! ????? CDC Guidelines For Events. ??

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Event planning is both an art and a science. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the most powerful event planning tips to help you save time, reduce stress, and deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees. Curious about how to set objectives and long-term event goals?

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2019

Attendees may use Wi-Fi Hotspots at events. . Network – A wireless network allows devices to stay connected to the internet without plugging into cables. Networks use radio waves to connect all devices. At events when you connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot you are connecting the event’s network.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends. Download the report now to see what you can expect for events in 2023. You can ask them for event feedback, product ideas, and more.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Planners shouldn’t simply implement event gamification for the game’s sake – it should be a strategic decision. Gamification should help planners achieve their event goals. For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide. Do they attend your events for content, networking opportunities, or innovation? Identify your quantifiable event KPIs and make sure the majority of your budget goes towards reaching your event goals. Conclusive Thoughts.

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2019

And in order to tackle WiFi 6 and what it means for event internet, they welcome a very special guest. Rowell Dionicio is the owner of Packet6, and he specializes in all things wireless networking. Who better than Rowell and our tech-savvy hosts to get this week’s Event Tech Podcast going? Basically, someone like Rowell.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We need to be more intentional about networking and create more intimate introductions,” she said. Tools such as planned speed dating can ensure everyone meets five new people rather than just putting people in a room with cocktails and hoping for the best. In-person events historically save networking for the end of the day.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

But an under-utilized, yet very necessary, social media network is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is useful for networking with fellow planners, hotel managers, past clients—anybody you have worked with or would like to begin a conversation with. Can you plan a wedding? Here are four tips for creating a profile worth connecting with.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Networking Opportunities: Early access to networking events or one-on-one sessions with keynote speakers. Offer them: Exclusive rates Priority seating Special recognition during the event 7. Collaborative Planning Engage potential attendees in the event planning process.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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. Feed your event planning into your existing marketing calendar. Event platforms like Eventbrite are also popular.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: ILEA 3.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be. Building events since : 2007. Building events since : 2000.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Promoting your event on social media is a given. However, most planners have a tendency to just stick to prominent social networks like Facebook and Twitter. If it’s a company conference you’re arranging, then LinkedIn of all networks is the spot to be advertising it. Never used LinkedIn for event promotion ?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

They go over several favorite event tech tools, future predictions, and general event planning tips. Introducing Event Technology Trends 2022. Brandt and Will give the audience a one-hour rundown of event technology trends of 2022. Virtual Networking Tools. But what about virtual networking?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. Sustainable Event Planning Checklist. After you set a foundation for sustainable practices, you can turn your attention to planning. ? ® to take a future-proof approach to event planning. .

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