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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

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Event platform MeetingPlay and meeting management SaaS provider Aventri announced today that they will merge to create a full-service event software company. based MeetingPlay has been developing its virtual and hybrid technology for more 10 years. Washington D.C.-based Combined Solution Set. Not all will survive,” he said.

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GDPR Redefines Industry Privacy Practices on a Global Scale

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And that stress is having a direct impact, Coburn explains: “Some companies in the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors are saying there is too much risk to use different vendors, particularly in the context of GDPR, so they are starting to simplify their vendor list. What to Do.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, New York and More

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John Helderman and Stacie Michaels John Helderman (left) and Stacie Michaels (right), Fontainebleau Las Vegas Fontainebleau Las Vegas names Helderman chief financial officer. He has also served as vice president of finance for numerous Strip resorts and as president and CEO for the Goodwill of Southern Nevada.

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Event Ideas To Keep It Weird and Make It Awesome! – #EventIcons 175

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His clients span varied industries ranging from technology and healthcare to financial services. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting. Known as the “Voice of Meetings and Events,” Glenn Thayer is a professional conference moderator and master of ceremonies. Ready to get weird?

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How Blockchain Can Disrupt Financial Services

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This table below highlights how blockchain can disrupt various aspects of the financial services industry. Compiling and maintaining these databases is expensive for financial services; this can lead to duplication of effort and can delay transactions. All financial services firms, payment card networks, regulators.

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How to Plan Inclusive Corporate Events: Embracing Cultural Diversity and Multicultural Elements

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For example, a tech company hosting an international conference could include sessions highlighting technological innovations from different parts of the world, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the industry. Leveraging Technology for Inclusivity Technology plays a crucial role in promoting inclusivity at events.

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The Event Planning Gene

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Formerly a postgraduate in public relations and advertising, working with technology clients as a PR executive, a vacation to the Cayman Islands was all it took to change Pereira’s career trajectory forever. “I I decided to take a little bit of a break and visit my brother down here in Cayman Islands vacation for three months,” she says.