Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Topics addressed include sales savvy and creativity; leading a team through tough challenges; building accountability between stakeholders; creating better communication; overcoming the inevitable times when “shift happens”; creating alliance partners for better outcomes; and getting the most out of buyer/seller trade shows and events.

Booking 261

Booking Hospitality Production Trade Show 261

ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Event Architect: Designing Experiences, Not Just Events 23 December 2024 When you think of an architect, what comes to mind? But what if I told you that this concept of an architect extends beyond buildings and into the world of events? They ask essential questions: What is the message of the event?

Events 162

Events Destination Management Logistics Certification 162

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Edo Segal is the founder and CEO of Touchcast , an innovative solution that’s bringing a human connection back to virtual events. And the price for not delivering will be having a significant portion of your audience walk out on your event. But how do partners like Endless Events and Touchcast come in?

Virtual Events 367

Virtual Events Events Production Technology 367

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. Far too often have they seen one person do a job of multiple people at events. It’s Time To Talk About Event Staffing. Sometimes, they were that person themselves!

Events 348

Events Registration Event Apps Production 348

Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. First, planners define their event goals – what they want to achieve with this event – and break them down into measurable event KPIs.

Platform 334

Platform Sponsors Events Social Media 334

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The rental costs start at $15,000. The Clayton House.

Venue 314

Venue Events Automotive Seminar 314

Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Let’s talk about one of the most dreaded subjects in the events industry: the hybrid event budget. As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. When it comes to hybrid event budgets, let the audience and event goals be your guide.

Social Media 348

Social Media Virtual Events Events Audience 348

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events.

Event Technology 306

Event Technology Events Production Panel 306

Endless Events

MAY 16, 2022

In this week’s Event Tech Podcast episode, Will and Brandt discuss Peloton because, as it turns out, their workouts make for a great hybrid event case study. They claim that event planners should take note. Brandt admits that he never thought of Peloton content as a hybrid event case study. High Production Value.

Audience 317

Audience Events Online Planner 317

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive.

Organization 245

Organization Trade Show Education Certification 245

Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022. Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018.

Platform 347

Platform Meeting Virtual Events Events 347

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! No two events are the same.

Technology 334

Technology Technology Event Technology Virtual Events 334

Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

Between the brain drain in the events industry and labor shortages, the event technology labor has transformed dramatically. And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. The Current State Of Event Technology Labor.

Event Technology 316

Event Technology Technology Technology Events 316

Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2022

Event chatbots are becoming increasingly common in the event industry. While chatbots are helpful when engaging communities during events, they can also be an excellent tool if you want to implement the community model and engage your attendees all year. . “That’s when we came up with our HealthShield product.

Events 367

Events Communications Communications Social Media 367

Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. But while we’re all aware of this, confusion might still linger when it comes to actually choosing a hybrid event venue.

Venue 358

Venue Events Audience Technology 358

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already. And what do NFTs have to do with events?

Event Technology 372

Event Technology Technology Technology Trends 372

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Tips for crafting a multiday holiday event When I first sat down with Mariela Murphy, CMP, special events director for Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, for dinner during my recent trip to Amelia Island, Florida, I was immediately captivated by her excitement and vision for the holiday event Dickens on Centre.

Vendor 237

Vendor Logistics Planner Production 237

Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

The events industry isn’t immune to the ripples of the great resignation. With the great resignation shifting the jobs landscape, Deanna, Will, and Nick review what impact the events industry can have on the great resignation. How can events contribute to workplace culture? It’s been proven untrue. Nick agrees. “I

Remote 317

Remote Events Culture Networking 317

Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will and Brandt are excited to see just how revolutionary AR will be for events. In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger discuss AR for Events. Together, they explore how AR for events can reshape how people interact with each other and their venues. That was one of the first real events uses I saw.

Events 347

Events Audience Technology Technology 347

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

On the lookout for booths where attendees congregated most, they seemed to have two things going for them: attendee involvement and products in action. The company highlighted the capabilities of its latest product, W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds, which supports 40 languages in 93 accents. The AI chatbot features a response time of 1.5

Speakers 246

Speakers Technology Technology Audience 246

Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.

Event Technology 317

Event Technology Benefits Technology Technology 317

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! What Is Event Gamification?

Platform 317

Platform Sponsors Social Media Events 317

Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

How music sets the tone for an event Events are about bringing many different types of people together. Not everyone at an event will speak the same language. Events will be attended by drastically diverse groups of people, even if they are in the same industry. Production companies do it all.

Events 246

Events Contracts Contracts Production 246

Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. There was always a lot of talk about VR and how it could be harnessed to improve live events. Remote work isn’t a brand new concept – the Endless Events team has been doing it for years! Remote Work.

Virtual Events 390

Virtual Events Remote Technology Technology 390

Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

Contracts 299

Contracts Contracts Venue Sustainability 299

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

Sponsors 304

Sponsors Fashion Virtual Events Promotion 304

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. Which virtual event platform features to look for? The result?

Platform 334

Platform Registration Sponsors Events 334

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

Learn More: Lessons from Leaders with Sherrif Karamat Karamat continued, Because we convene people, we have the power to use this platform that we call business events to impact economic and social change. An AI Spark Puppy cuddling PCMAs events industry-optimized AI tool , Spark was center stage in the Tech Lounge.

Conference 246

Conference Regulations Sports Production 246

Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Endless Events has recently celebrated its 15th birthday and we’ve decided to mark the occasion by hosting a very special #EventIcons episode in which our listeners could ask us any questions they want about Endless’ past, present, and future. From DJ To Event Management Company. They were revolutionary at the time.

Events 317

Events Audience Social Media Planner 317

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

Meeting 348

Meeting Sponsors Audience Events 348

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. It’s not that event planners need to learn how to plan events in the metaverse or else risk staying behind. to using Fortnite as a venue.

Events 316

Events Social Media Planner Trends 316

Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? This should be the standard.”

Platform 380

Platform Event Apps Events Event Technology 380

Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

It provides us with the opportunity to not only protect the environment, but to ensure that we are contributing and promoting the well-being of people long beyond our event. This fits so well with our—the impression that we leave on our attendees at events today will keep them coming back in the future.

Technology 289

Technology Technology Transportation Sustainability 289

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The corporate event landscape is saturated and companies face a challenge: ensuring their gatherings stand out and be memorable. While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. Surprise and Delight Uniquely designed events are memorable.

Networking 246

Networking Events Production Social Media 246

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. And the events industry has now finally caught up with it.

Platform 333

Platform Audience Sponsors Events 333

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The corporate event landscape is saturated and companies face a challenge: ensuring their gatherings stand out and be memorable. While content, speakers and networking opportunities are vital, an often-underestimated element can set an event apart—decor. Surprise and Delight Uniquely designed events are memorable.

Networking 246

Networking Events Production Social Media 246

Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. Using a well-thought-out event or meeting or launching a short-term incentive program could increase that growth. Flexibility is key in short turn around events, but that doesn’t have to mean you’re settling for anything.

Incentives 181

Incentives Benefits Meeting Retreat 181