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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

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Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification.

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Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

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Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? Carly Ellis Regional Venue Services Manager, ANZPAC What three words describe your approach to life? I got hired as an Event Technician during my interview.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. Training is an often-overlooked part of the accessibility puzzle. Engage people where they’re at and don’t assume they won’t use event technology ,” she said.

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Virtual Event Platforms: How To Choose the Best Virtual Venue

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The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. Event Compatibility.

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When Responsibility & Creativity Collide: Designing Safe Event Layouts

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Let’s start this conversation with the basics: event layouts ! From the first impression your attendees get at your event’s grand entrance to the way they move through the venue, layouts dictate the energy and feel of your entire event. How will your attendees move through the venue?

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Cvent Connect Rolled Out Road Map to a More Integrated and AI-enabled Meetings Future

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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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7 Ways to Make Your Next Event More Eco-Friendly

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Meanwhile, branded, reusable water bottles are excellent when paired with refilling stations placed throughout your event. More: Making Your Event Environmentally Friendly By Planning Ahead. Events technology is exploding, making going paperless a real possibility. The Amount of Paper.