Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2021

How will all these new developments shape the events industry? This is the tantalizing topic Brian Ludwig, senior vice president of sales for Cvent , tackles in Smart Meetings’ most recent webinar, “One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology.”. “It’s Tech advances to help attendees get to the event.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season.

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Endless Events

MAY 11, 2020

From Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to cybersecurity for events and virtual event platform reviews , this podcast has done it all. But the history of event tech is so big, bold, and intricate, that we simply had to dedicate an entire episode to it. Fans of event technology have a real treat waiting for them this week.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

According to a report, many events companies aren’t using the newest tools to make projects more efficient. Despite advances in event technology and event apps, the behind-the-scenes of the industry is still filled with old practices. Must-Go Conferences For Every Event Prof. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

What makes this list credible is the fact that none of these top event platforms paid Endless to be featured on the list. Kyle says that he and his team considered over 500 event technology providers and ranked them based on several parameters. Top Event Platforms 2022: It’s All About The Features!

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Techsytalk

JUNE 22, 2020

Eventex Connect, the online trade show for virtual meetings and events, announced Liz King Caruso one of the Top 50 Virtual Meetings & Events Innovators in the industry today.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

If you are unfamiliar, Connect Marketplace is all about meeting with the best minds in the industry, they have the most interesting speakers from many industries and it’s a great time to well, connect! This weeks episode is an extended two-hour show with the best and brightest minds in the industry. Meetings & Events Blog.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This exciting event trend has been around for ages, but thanks to the speedy development of event technology solutions, it has now reached brand new heights. Gamified challenges typically live on event platforms and can be translated well into virtual, hybrid, and in-person environments. How To Gamify Events?

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. 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? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game.

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Endless Events

APRIL 24, 2018

Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Sam Smith of Interactive Meeting Technology, LLC ( @samueljsmith ). Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Interactive Meeting Technology, LLC. 7 Ways to Make Your Team Meetings More Productive with Slido. 73 Questions with Anna Wintour.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

At Freeman, this insight validated our decision to invest in the data analysis and digital event technology that would allow more people to attend our clients’ trade shows and conferences on their own terms, including virtually, through livestreaming or on-demand video. They could see that their resilience was waning.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Luckily, there are tons of event technology solutions that savvy event planners can use to help stand out from the crowd. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

At the end of September 2022, we announced that the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience Operating System increased by almost 724% between January and September of 2022 alone. This is an enthusiastic signal of the industry’s readiness to return to conferences, trade shows, and other large networking gatherings. .

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2019

Fiona Pelham of Positive Impact Events. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting. Will Curran of Endless Events. Positive Impact Events. IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33. Sharon Fisher. Andy Sharp of SongDivision. SongDivision.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Cvent CONNECT August 1-4 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas Cvent CONNECT is one of the world’s top event technology conferences that brings together meetings, events, and hospitality professionals. It provides inspiration for meeting and event programs and showcases the latest in event planning technology and strategy.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2018

ILEA Live is a yearly conference held for the association members to meet in one place, network, grow professionally and stay informed on what is happening globally. It’s not event planning 101 but a very indepth dive into live events. Jen Poyer of Event Technology Consulting ( @ILEALosAngeles ). What is ILEA Live?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The first time around, “I came here for Creative Event Team. And I was asked to speak at the meeting they had. And then Julius and I collaborated and built this; well, it’s his event, the Event Tech of the Year event”, he recalls. Trade show for the first time, that is just ginormous.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Things to Watch Out for in Your Meeting Space. Over time, meetings have become more and more synonymous with experiences. In order to have a really productive experience, you have to veer completely away from the established reputation of meetings. Is it event technology? Maybe it’s event marketing?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

Augmented reality, 3D Visualization and AI add branding, logistics and meaning to programs Could event tech end up being a meeting professional’s best friend after all? Each summary provides actionable event takeaways that can be reviewed and shared later.

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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 14, 2018

Will Curran of Endless Events ( @itswillcurran ). Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Sh*t Event Planners Say – #EventIcons Episode 26. t Event Planners Say, Part II – #EventIcons Episode 77. Fifth Element Group. aaronkaufmancsep.

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Stova

APRIL 6, 2023

Though event technology has changed drastically in the last decade, there’s no denying that in-person interactions remain the most impactful way for marketers to forge, build and nurture meaningful relationships with prospects and customers. That’s why focusing on trade show ROI is incredibly important.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A virtual event platform is software that lets you host events virtually. These platforms help you manage online events from beginning to end, from conferences and summits to sales kickoffs and trade shows. . Virtual event platforms may seem similar to video conferencing tools like Zoom or Google Meet.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Sponsored events were almost as popular with industry trade shows as the preferred way to partner. The authors warned that even as companies embrace event marketing, they may be missing out on the competitive advantage it affords because they aren’t embracing the potential of event technology to measure and track effectiveness.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

With so many signs surrounding us all the time, choosing ones that stand out can be uniquely difficult — especially when it comes to the world of meetings and events. That’s where these event signage ideas come in. Display information, images, and other details by using digital signs in your next event.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Luckily, there are tons of event technology solutions that savvy event planners can use to help stand out from the crowd. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2022

RE-AK, which is part of the Palais de congrès de Montréal Event Lab innovation incubator, uses AI and biometrics to measure human emotions in a variety of settings, including in-person and hybrid meetings and trade shows.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

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. Use technology to enhance your networking events. Let your attendees preselect the types of people they’re interested in meeting. It’s essentially a free-for-all.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

This article explains how to make the most of event technology in 2023. Read on for top tools and techniques to enhance events for attendees and stakeholders and maximize return on investment. What Is Event Technology? Without event planning and management technology, processes are time-consuming.

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Stova

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nevertheless, the models for connecting at both virtual and in-person events have not significantly changed in years. At in-person events, event-goers continue to largely rely on happenstance “serendipitous” encounters on trade show floors and cocktail hours to facilitate networking.

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