Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

That is why we cornered Cvent Senior Vice President of Sales Brian Ludwig at Cvent Connect in San Antonio to ask what he saw as the future of event technology—and what meeting profs can do now to prepare for it. But I’m going to propose these five events, and here’s the ROI that I believe it can deliver.’

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. If I’m at a Bravo event, I have to know I’m at a Bravo event. “At Founded by J.B.

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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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Bizzaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

The event industry is propelled by continuously evolving event technology and increasingly demanding and specific attendee expectations. Without further ado, here are the trends shaping the future of events: 1. Without further ado, here are the trends shaping the future of events: 1.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Only then can we set our eyes on the horizon and see that embracing event tech is the only way of the future.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! .

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2022

The community model has established itself as one of the biggest event trends of 2022. So much so that many event platforms are now in fact calling themselves community platforms too! The year-round community model offers a new way to view events. IMEX also recognizes community as one of the biggest event trends.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. After all, the metaverse is about designing immersive, 3D experiences – and so are in-person events. Metaverse Events Double Down On Experiences.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

Following an analysis of its events in 2023, Bizzabo found a 389% increase in leads generated by exhibitors at events powered by Klik, compared to non-Klik events of similar size and scope. of organizers say they struggle to prove in-person conference ROI to key stakeholders. Notably, 50.5%

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

Make Magic with Event Technology. The good news is that you can deliver that dream through the proper use of event technology. Consumer Trends to Watch for This Year. The event industry can be swayed by almost any event, from politics to fads. Prevent Food Waste in Events. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience.

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Eventtia

JULY 19, 2019

Event technology is evolving faster than ever. In the past decade, the events industry has experienced a complete digital transformation. Nowadays, you can’t walk onto a showroom floor without experiencing some of the latest trends in event technology.

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Endless Events

MAY 2, 2022

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. Emails: Overused Event Notifications.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

Following an analysis of its events in 2023, Bizzabo found a 389% increase in leads generated by exhibitors at events powered by Klik, compared to non-Klik events of similar size and scope. of organizers say they struggle to prove in-person conference ROI to key stakeholders. Notably, 50.5%

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2023

The “next pandemic” is called “Disease X” by the World Health Organization — an unknown, currently nonexistent illness that may differ from COVID-19 and require a different type of response. The three individuals zeroed in on how event technology could make or break events in this hypothetical scenario.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. Here are some of the most essential ideas in the events industry. social media wall). What’s the kind of story they will like?

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ITA Group

JANUARY 26, 2021

New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About. The latest technology trends can improve your events and help you better prove your return on investment (ROI). In the age of the digital transformation, new forms of event tech seem to be popping up nearly every day. How can event professionals keep up?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If theres one word that sums up the best approach to handling social-media uncertainty especially organic social its diversification. A testimonial video on Instagram can become a YouTube Short, a LinkedIn post, or even a TikTok trend. To truly stay ahead in a changing the social-media environment, monitor trends daily.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. But rather, how to push the trend forward and make sure everyone jumps on the bandwagon. And that’s exactly where the Sustainable Event Awards come in. “ We’ve been very aware of other suppliers, organizers, venues doing sustainable things.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

Keaton is going on his ninth year in the events industry. He’s worked in hotels in Dallas, Cleveland, Florida, and joined the Endless Events team a year ago. He firmly believes that event technology should be at the core of any event strategy in this day and age.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Corporate leaders everywhere are leaning on events as revenue drivers and viable marketing channels. The success of events like these is causing a growing number of brands to reassess the way they’ll allocate budgets in the next year. The Curious Case of Event Production Budgets. appeared first on The Social Tables Blog.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

And w hile 66% say that they have postponed their events, 25% of events are being rescheduled for September or later. Venues will have to mainly focus on key areas to provide a safe environment for event attendees by leveraging contactless solutions. . The second half of 2020, however, looks positive. Contingency Planning .

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. of events on Bizzabo’s platform were in-person. Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. Bizzabo , 2020) 80% of event professionals report measuring event success based on attendee engagement and satisfaction ( Bizzabo , 2020) 39.5%

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest and most comprehensive report to date: The state of in-person B2B conferences: Analyzing organizer and attendee insights on today’s most impactful gatherings. In June 2023, we surveyed more than 4,000 event organizers and attendees to better understand the state of in-person gatherings.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Unlike ChatGPT, where users begin by facing a blank line, Spark offers users pre-programmed questions about, among other things, the type of event, its goals, and target audience. As users fill in basic event information and Spark almost instantly generates an agenda, Borelli said, “It’s a wow thing.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

When it comes to event-networking, we predicted that collaborative learning will soon come to define the participant event experience. This feels more relevant than ever in 2020 when participants are (rightfully) expecting a degree of personalization from the events they choose to attend. . Source: Kayri Shanahan.

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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. CORT used Social Tables software to organize over 10,000 pieces of furniture.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

That’s why we are bringing light to the difference in the world of events pre-pandemic and post-pandemic, focusing especially on the issues of labor shortages and supply chain complications we face today. A Pre-pandemic Event Industry. This shift in post-pandemic events has also significantly impacted event budgets.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Chardia Christophe-Garcia.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 10, 2021

The organization is one of the first in the industry to employ a vaccine mandate in which every on-site staff member and attendee must provide proof of vaccination prior to entry. As reports of fake vaccination cards have increased, that kind of factchecking can help to ease concerns of organizers, venue staff, and attendees alike.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

The average number of sessions per virtual event is 12 ( Bizzabo , 2020). 14% of virtual event sessions are a larger keynote format ( Bizzabo , 2020). 62% of virtual events are single-day events ( Bizzabo , 2020). of event marketers work with a production services company to help execute virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Armed with these insights, organizers can send push notifications, recommend relevant sessions and exhibitor booths or suggest other attendees to meet based on shared interests, profiles and availability. And provide a comprehensive picture of event success that shows your team is moving the needle for your company.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Our expert believes self-service technologies — including more kiosks performing a wider range of tasks at events — is one trend events should watch. Here’s what technology journalist Michelle Bruno, MPC, CEM, CMP, senior strategist at event technology company DAHLIA+Agency, had to say about tech trends.

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