Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Investor meetings can be the single most important event companies produce throughout the year, and expectations start at perfection. These meetings offer a chance to showcase the vitality of the business, gain valuable feedback, and secure funding for continued longevity. This should be separate from training for speakers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. QR codes. “If

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2021

The trail back to meeting F2F has to start somewhere. And for the 75 meeting professionals who attended Smart Meetings Mid-America Experience this week, the ideal place to get back in the saddle turned out to be the brand-new Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, Texas. Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018. “ Remo is a map-based virtual meeting and event platform. We have universities that want to do their football stadium on a map and you come and have a meeting in the stadium. Introducing Remo, A Map-Based Event Platform.

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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. Event apps.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. So to help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 45 questions you want to ask yourself prior to scheduling this meeting.

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2019

Real meetings are all about content,” he says. You can skip just about any other part of a meeting—a venue, a meal, even a speaker and still be productive, but if there isn’t relevant content, then it isn’t a meeting.”. “You The power of meetings depends on the human dynamics they are capable of unleashing.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2019

Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright. After a decade of bringing event professionals together to share strategies and learn about new ways to wow attendees, Smart Meetings pushed the format to pack in even more meaningful networking and sharing. The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan. That's the top.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Just as virtual meetings can’t replace in-person events, the Metaverse won’t replicate real life. Both digital solutions bring advances that can teach real-world lessons to meeting professionals looking to improve their experiences. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

How to pivot gracefully when something happens to an expert on the way to the stage Youve curated the perfect speaker panel, confirmed your thought leaders and prepared for a dynamic discussionthen one of your panelists cancels. Read More : What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers Mind the details. So what now?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it. Speakers need to tailor the content to their audience. Choose key speakers wisely. So how do you do it?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of conference management, from the initial planning stages to post-event analysis, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure your event’s resounding success.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Our team just loves all things technology! This incredible piece of technology connects you to clients and coworkers everywhere. It combines a 55” touchscreen with a fantastic 4K display that activates meetings, training sessions, and presentations. So today, we have something new to introduce to you. How It Works.

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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. Speaker profile visits. Speakers logged in : number or %. Average speaker rating. Most/least bookmarked speakers. Meetings declined.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Consider speakers for your hybrid event. It goes without saying that keynote speakers often resonate much better in person and, therefore, should likely be giving a presentation from the main stage. With this in mind, consider invitation-only status to influential attendees and speakers for the in-person portion of the event.

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Skift Meetings

MARCH 26, 2024

Skift Take: Keynote speakers with expertise in artificial intelligence are in high demand as organizations embrace the new technology. One emerging speakers bureau is crafting bespoke sessions to meet client objectives. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. Do you just want a speaker talking to the audience? Be Mindful Of Your Technology. In virtual event planning more than ever, technology takes the driver’s seat.

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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.” ” How Much Event Technology Is Too Much?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Here at Endless, we frequently produce virtual events managing all of our clients’ technology (from cameras to software, when I say ALL). You could also allow attendees to click on a link to schedule a 1:1 meeting with the exhibitor if they are interested. . We understand your concerns. Virtual Sponsors. Live Virtual Events .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In a Livestorm survey conducted in 2021 , 68 percent of respondents reported increased use of video conferencing in the past 12 months, in everything from internal meetings to conferences and tradeshows. Poll responses can also help event speakers tailor their content to better fit and engage the audience.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. Our guest is Mark Herschberg , an MIT instructor, the author of The Career Toolkit , speaker, and CTO. “It starts with understanding the value that I deliver as a speaker.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions. Modern solutions such as QR codes , RFID technology , or event apps make for a pleasant experience.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Food, lodging and programming are critical factors for any meeting. But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Meeting planners are the leaders of event teams. Here’s the schedule. we may ask.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

We’ve all made the shift to virtual meetings—because we had to. How can your digital meeting beat a Netflix binge or mindless scrolling? Read More : Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix. Meet the Demand With On-demand. Here are five tech tips to make your virtual event engaging.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. The following tips will allow you to leverage technology to: Improve Covid safety. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2022

“But from the early years when the technology first appeared, it has dramatically changed,” said Larry O’Reilly, CEO of ARHT Media, a pioneer in the field of holographic telepresence. Using hologram technology is no longer limited to big-budget events or sci-fi movies. Bloomberg has predicted hologram technology will be worth $4.48

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

The Event Tech Podcast hosts believe that event technology is an amazing foundation for events. Today, they discuss yet another amazing event technology solution: data-based matchmaking services. Helena elaborates on how she ended up in the event technology space. Introducing twine & Glimpse. It was a game-changing moment.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

At Endless Events, we believe that event platforms and technology should be the basis of a modern event strategy. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions.

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