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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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. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world.

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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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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

AUGUST 4, 2021

Now, it’s time to take a look back and see where did audience response technology go during this time. 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.

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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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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Think again!

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

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. Remember: event technology solutions alone are not enough to turn your event into a boundary-pushing experience.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

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. It is also a central place where everyone can access events, products and answers to questions from people they trust.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Events are unpredictable as it is; hybrid events are even more so. These are the main hybrid event budget items you should budget for: 1. As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Event Platform & Other Event Technology.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology?

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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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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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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. But then they want to be the go-between, between that and whatever registration system you want.” Live Streaming Your Event 101.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

At events like IMEX America and MPI World Education Congress , we see this shift in action: virtual attendees aren’t just passive spectators but active participants, with real-time Q&As, curated meetups, and interactive content, creating a harmony across physical and digital spaces.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Combining in-person and remote speakers on panels, offering chat discussions along with live networking, and streaming the entire event are some of the expected changes. Although this hybrid design approach will increase technology costs, the increased revenue from additional participants should more than offset expenses. Crellin said.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003. Today, Dreamforce is drawing upwards of 150,000 registrants. The event itself has become a considerable revenue driver. Join the movement for a better event. Try Social Tables today.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2018

“This year’s award certainly points out significant event technology trends for our industry,” said Corbin Ball, chair of the IBTM World Tech Award. Zenus and Fielddrive are among the first companies to bring this technology to events.”.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Eric Holmen, CEO of the event platform Splash , shared a picture of what the company saw in the behavior of its clients at different stages of the pandemic. Now he is seeing a consistent trend with 46% of client event in-person in June. The total number of events is also on the incline. “I Enduring Partners.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

Case in point: On the Bizzabo platform, 51% of events in January 2023 were virtual. of event marketers work with a production services company to help execute virtual events ( Bizzabo , 2020) 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward ( Bizzabo , 2020) 80.2%

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But how do you measure the impact of these efforts and ensure they’re helping you reach your event goals? Pairing a solid set of KPIs with the right event technology solution can help gather the most critical data in one place, giving your team the information needed to make data-driven decisions. .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A: Regular technology stack reviews and consolidations are a healthy part of running any business, and events are no exception. It’s crucial to ensure that your tech stack is aligned with your evolving event strategies, eliminating redundancies and fostering a seamless flow of data.

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Social Tables

MAY 13, 2022

As event planners worldwide shifted strategies to meet the ever-changing needs caused by COVID-19, virtual and hybrid events skyrocketed. Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. Use highly-rated virtual event software. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Fielddrive : An events technology company offering facial recognition and tracking for attendee check-in and registration. Robots of London : Designers who hire out their robotic creations as everything from receptionists to car sales staff and facial recognition-enabled “socibots”.

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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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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

This blog will provide you with unique and impactful networking event trends that are taking the corporate world by storm. The Latest Trends for Events in 2024 Gamification Gamification is undoubtedly going to be one of the most significant trends in corporate events in 2024. Let’s dive in!

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We predicted a trend for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to show its potential in 2018, and now we’re anticipating its dominance in the years to come. Notably, in the form of chatbots as well as integrated into fully-fledged event apps. What are event apps and their perks? No one can afford to lose time at events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

Is your event safe from major event cybersecurity risks? As event profs, we hold so much data within our registrations, software, and events. Will and Brandt will share their top three ways to protect your events information, how and what cyber attackers will look for, personal anecdotes and more.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference . HITEC ORLANDO.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To ease the rush of registration, attendees were urged to print badges at home and grab a lanyard in the hall. “It was important to us that their voices are being heard and that they’re a part of how EIC champions things and advocates and leads, says Sherrif Karamat, CEO of Professional Convention Management Association and EIC chair-elect.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

Event services Whether providing exceptional onsite dining services, high-tech meeting rooms, or event staffing, unique conference centers offer services that outshine competitors. From valet parking to hybrid event technology , the most memorable venues provide products and services that set them apart.

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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

JUNE 29, 2020

Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . Events and exhibitions have been using increasing amounts of new technology to improve their events and enhance the experience effectively for years now. The experience is both safe and seamless.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2023

Brandt shares an example of how insecure and common password sharing is at events. “I I can’t even count the number of times I’ve been at a registration table, looked down, and seen the username and password on a sticky note next to the laptop. Stay on top of this stuff and be aware that, just like technology, it’s constantly changing.

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Stova

JULY 11, 2024

To help make the most of the opportunities before you, Stova joined Skift Meetings last month in a webinar entitled “Seizing the Moment: Real-Time Event Data Analysis for Immediate Impact.” And gather real-time information pre-, during and post-event. Capture data during registration. Which event sessions do they plan to attend?

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2022

Since it’s such an amazing addition (or should we say foundation) to an event planner’s event strategy , event profs must learn how to build an event community. . Even though it’s only become a hot event trend recently, an event community is by no means a revolutionary idea.

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