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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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While it is impossible to give event planners a generalized estimate of the budget for hybrid events, we can break it down into bite-sized items that’ll make the budgeting process much more manageable. Hybrid Event Budgets: How Much? Events are unpredictable as it is; hybrid events are even more so.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If you’re hosting a conference or workshop, your production folks can gather speakers’ PowerPoint slides and change the slides for you. And don’t worry: they’ll rehearse with you before the event, so you know everything will go off without a hitch. They blend event production with end-to-end event planning.

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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? . Live Virtual Events .

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. Try these six audience engagement techniques at your next event. Have you ever been to one of those events that bore you out of your mind? The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. Why else we work in event planning?

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Discover the Future of Events Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing event planning by enhancing efficiency, personalization, and attendee engagement. AI’s capabilities in data analysis, automation, and predictive analytics are unparalleled, making it a valuable tool for event organizers.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This one-of-a-kind event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, attracted DMC professionals from across the globe with thirteen countries represented in person, fostering a vibrant community and equipping attendees with the tools to propel their businesses forward. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From choosing the right venue to coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and curating meaningful experiences, conference management requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and an incredible eye for detail. This stage is where the blueprint for the event comes to life, setting the tone for everything that follows.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The pandemic ushered in an era of far more inclusive and accessible virtual events and made us re-evaluate some of the event-planning practices we started to take for granted. We learned a very valuable lesson the hard way: an event on the other side of the world can impact the entire globe.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The perfect union of these two (seemingly mutually exclusive) event trends are hybrid events. After all, in the events industry, we are all united and dedicated to bringing people together. Event planners often try to save on event AV costs by keeping the number of cameras as low as possible. Why not both?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are a lot of exciting trends we’re seeing out there, but you’re going to see the same type of technology: hardware-based solutions.” Another current trend that Kylie mentions is data visualization. ” How Much Event Technology Is Too Much? ” Audience Response Systems: Where Do We Stand Today?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Your checklist helps you chart those nuances, so that you pick the perfect caterer, keep your menu on-trend , protect the planet, and, most importantly, leave your guests feeling nurtured and nourished.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

So this week, we’re continuing the trend of bringing you exciting virtual event tips. Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist and full-time keynote speaker who’s here to share his knowledge about engaging virtual event experiences. Create Your Own Engaging Virtual Event Experiences!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

How do you provide value when only 25% of registered attendees show up at your in-person event? But that just seems to be the reality of event planning during COVID. Two years later, it’s still hard to plan disruption-proof events. Imagine you plan a major event and put a controversial speaker on the stage.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

That’s why we’re going to jump in and explore the potential virtual participation has for the event industry, from small conferences through to live sporting events. We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. The benefits of hybrid events. The perks of using VR before an event even starts.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In the 5+ years we have been pumping out content for event profs on the blog, we’ve had a handful of posts stand out above the rest. We want to give you the all the tricks, secret tips, and event inspiration and trends that will help make your events rise above the rest. 2019 Event Trends that Change The Path of Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Read More : Hotel Trends in Recovery With Connection as Driving Force.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com, one such platform, has opened up their statistics so event planners can understand current trends in the space. So first, understand the value that an app will add to your event. Event Planning Across Industries. Get the Right Keynote Speaker for Your Events. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here at Endless, we’re always looking for cool and innovative ways to improve events. And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. The early stages of event planning are often the ones that require the most collaboration. Brainstorming, Ideation & More.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings asked Liesl Leary-Perez, vice president of corporate marketing with the virtual and hybrid event platform Hubilo , for lessons that will make all engagements more, well, engaging. She shared the results of a recent survey of event planners about the trends that will impact events in 2022. Meta-agency.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 23, 2019

We’ve all been there, you’re at a conference, you’ve been waiting for months to hear a particular speaker. When the time finally comes, the speaker is just lackluster. You find yourself feeling let down, wishing you wouldn’t have wasted your time, or even worse wishing you didn’t go to the event! . Repeat this to yourself.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2022

“Re-imagine yourself as the directorial, experience-creating superhero of tomorrow,” Jade Simmons, classical concert pianist and lauded transformational speaker, urged planners in this week’s Smart Chat Live! webinar session: “Planning with Purpose: How to position yourself for a powerful year.”. Driving the Message Home.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

With the rapid evolution of the events industry, are you aware of the new rules when it comes to event marketing? For example, events are no longer one-off affairs and a constant connection with your community is a must. One example would be registration trends, which allows them to see how the event is growing over time.

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Endless Events

MAY 16, 2022

It just might inspire your hybrid event planning process. Why Peloton Is A Great Hybrid Event Case Study. First, Brandt explains how Peloton works and why it makes for a great hybrid event case study. What can make or break a hybrid event is also content delivery. There are more episodes with high value to come.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. So let’s jump in and look at a few things: The importance of execution in event planning. The roles event goers can play in providing that data – actively or passively. What event aspects you can improve with crowdshaping.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Bringing in local speakers or musicians. Better buckle up!

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

You can, for example, post a pic of the venue’s podium and add that this is where speakers X and Y will be presenting. Trendjacking is the act of capitalizing on a current trend, image, meme, GIF, etc. If there is a piece of content out there that is a social media trend, then include it as part of your Instagram post.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another. To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Our Best Tips to Finding Engaging Conference Speakers. The ideal speaker can be both entertaining and interactive, on top of being informative and instructional. The ideal speaker should also have a bit of flexibility with an ability to adjust their presentation as the event goes along. Technology is your friend here.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Of course, let’s not forget about all the event swag that winds up in landfills — branded stress balls, branded plastic water bottles, and branded beverage koozies. Thankfully, reducing and modifying swag is now a top sustainability trend in the events industry. Sustainable Event Planning Checklist.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Just two years ago, a hybrid event was nearly synonymous with a live-streamed in-person event. But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. A ‘hybrid event’ is quite an umbrella term.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

It helps you gain a new audience who might not have heard of your event before or who couldn’t make it. Live streaming allows attendees to share the event with friends and co-workers who might enjoy it, which expands your reach. A live stream can also be enticing for speakers because it allows them to reach a larger group of people.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

What time do you want the event to end? Refer to your event planning timeline when planning for your conference breakout sessions. Engaging Speakers. No one wants to sit in a room and listen to a speaker with a monotone voice and watch a boring powerpoint. This would be a great session to add to any event!

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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? Good speakers, entertaining visuals, or games keep people interested. Why Does Event Marketing Matter?

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