Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality.

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MAY 4, 2018

PS: If you need some help planning your next event, here’s our event planning checklist , yours for free! Audience engagement techniques meet AR and VR technology in this year’s InfoComm, and the Center Stage sessions are set to explore their interrelationships. Steal These AV Tricks for Your Next Event.

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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. Create an Event Community Online communities are virtual spaces that bring like-minded people together.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2018

The idea of Amazon food revolutionized the food industry with technology this year! Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Corbin Ball & Associates – Meeting Technology Headquarters. AI is going to have a huge impact in general.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Read More : Hybrid Events: What Cvent Says You Need to Know. An Enhanced Event Marketing and Management Heart. He described it as a “collaborative ecosystem” for technology partners to develop on top of the Cvent platform and build ready-to-use apps, helping to expand and personalize the platform. David Quattrone. capabilities.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Seeing how Google Glass used AR for events led Brandt to consider how we can use AR for wayfinding. I’m thinking about being able to use that same navigation technology and apply it to a tradeshow floor,” says Brandt. We can see where this technology could apply to events.”. It’s going to take a while.

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Social Tables

APRIL 24, 2018

While designing and planning golf events on such a large scale is far from easy, CORT was able to use Social Tables’ event diagramming software to organize and elegantly arrange more than 10,000 individual pieces of furniture unloaded from 12 trailers. Three key design characteristics CORT brought to golf event planning.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Over time, we started building a big influence in the events industry. We started putting out more content, not just on production, but general event planning. We started getting asked to do event technology, which became very impactful and important in 2020. So event planners are in a constant catch-up mode.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As soon as professional-level AV equipment gets involved, it becomes more complicated to beam in a presenter from another location. As we start to incorporate more event apps and connect virtual attendees with the in-person audience , we’ll need support onsite for the event technologies themselves.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

Recreation and relaxation are all housed in one convenient, stunning location, so attendees don’t have to worry about anything outside of that,” explained Colette Baruth on the value of all-inclusives, during a recent Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Inside Secrets for Planning Events At An All-Inclusive Resort.”.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . Contingency Planning .

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We will cover everything from this years pantones and how you can use them in your next events, how they get inspiration and come up with trend predictions, and ways to use technology to enhance event design trends and so much more! . Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: David Merrell of AOO Events ( @DavidMerrell ).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Activate All the Senses Choosing a location with a sense of place is the fast track to creating a memorable experience. The taste of she-crab soup and locally made Tarnished Truth bourbon added authenticity and flavor to the event. Leverage Human-centric Event Tech Will Curran Tech trends eventually lead back to people.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. Hubilo: Engagement Suite Upgrades.

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Eventtia

JULY 20, 2023

According to The Future of Retail Report by Ernst & Young, published in 2023, “[…] intimacy has become more integral to developing the value propositions of mainstream retailers, especially as both technology and consumer expectations drive new forms of engagement and personalization.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. We have to be mindful that what comes on the college degree doesn’t guarantee success.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

The Van Buren is a concert venue with a 1,800 capacity, but it can also be rented out for corporate events, weddings, and community events for up to 600 attendees. It is located within a former automotive showroom, originally built in 1939, and it is not lacking unique charm. Source: Desert Foothills Events.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The way we experience events has evolved significantly in recent years, driven in part by technological advancements and the need for safety in the face of global challenges. Contactless event experiences have emerged as a transformative trend, redefining the landscape of conferences, concerts, trade shows, and more.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2019

“They’re basically kiosk technology, but they’re tying into a few different things, so they’re tying into the Zenus facial recognition software on the registration side. ” “It really does show the potential for this type of technology”, concludes Brandt. Field Drive.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. First, work with your AV company to establish what parts of your event will need to be hung. Second, locate where the rigging points are within the event. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 20, 2023

This technology concept art was created by the same type of generative AI used by DALL-E. Smart Future/Adobe Stock) Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes There are massive technological advancements on the horizon with the potential to have an impact on trade shows and conferences, in ways big and small. BASE TECHNOLOGY: Web 3.0

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

We were unable to connect to the platform from our remote location where we were broadcasting. On the event technology side, event apps are going to be the ones to watch. Doing Things Right But Still Coming Up Short. We’re bouncing around from support to support.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

With the shakeups in event housing recently you may be scrambling to figuring out how to keep event housing profitable. Would you like to know how to leverage your locations and negotiate terms? When you negotiate with hotels you have more leverage if your location isn't locked down yet. You are in the right place.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

Unlike many would like to believe, the key to driving value in digital and virtual events is not necessarily cutting-edge technology. Involve Exhibitors In The Process Of Planning The Virtual Event. Brandt’s mantra of the year is “design first, then think technology” And the same goes for exhibitions.

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APRIL 10, 2020

So before meeting with a virtual event production company, start by asking yourself the general questions you would ask normally for any event: If everything was possible, what would the virtual experience look like? Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities. What will this look like at your event?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. A list of best event platforms to use in 2022 ! The result?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2018

Projection mapping, simply put, is using technology to project imagery onto a surface. The purpose of projection mapping in events is to provide a more engaging experience for attendees, through visual stimulation. Working with the costs of projection mapping in events. Potentially reduced costs elsewhere.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

It is the first convention hotel in 20 years to come to the city, expecting to draw meeting professionals with its downtown location and local style. have been upgraded with new event technologies. Outside hosts two more large event spaces. A veteran hospitality management team oversees events throughout the property.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 20, 2020

And there is no better place to discuss gadgets and tech in 2020 than in the Event Tech Podcast. You know, the go-to show for all things event technology. From the most promising technology to the coolest tech, they’re covering it all. “It was flex in something like a 0.0003 pitch rate.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Ease of use: Is the event tech software intuitive? Are there add-ons available?

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2018

Are You Ready for More Event Tech? Technology may be a great driver in the success of many of today’s events, however incorporating tech into your events isn’t the magic bullet that will solve all your problems. This is why it’s very important to vet new event technologies before adopting them.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Peltier discussed what makes a hybrid event different, how you can tackle some of those unique differences and some of the capabilities you might need to start exploring to execute a successful hybrid. Attendees will be in multiple locations, and with that, the way they consume content is going to be different. Hybrid Models.

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