Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. 9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Let’s be real: networking in a virtual environment can sometimes feel a bit…awkward. As an event organizer, your job is to bridge that gap by designing a virtual networking experience thats seamless, interactive, and truly meaningful for attendees.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

AER wanted to create a strong network and encourage exchange between members and partners, moving away from competitive thinking toward a community of learning and sharing. Schedule : The two-day program included arrival and departure days plus three evening events for networking and exchange. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

She’s an expert in building professional networks for member-based and attendee-driven organizations. Erica has helped organizations generate revenue ranging from half a million to over 6 million dollars. I started consulting for event organizers,” Erica says. Then in 2015, I decided to start consulting. Then covid hit.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As in-person events now return to pre-2020 levels, attendees increasingly value connecting and learning with peers, as Freeman reported in its Q1 2024 Trends Report: “When it comes to networking, attendees are less interested in discovering new career opportunities and obtaining/providing mentoring. Struggling with a small conference?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates. Source: Kayri Shanahan.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Forming a Dedicated Organizing Committee: Assemble a team of skilled professionals who can contribute their expertise to various aspects of the conference, from logistics to marketing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. The uniqueness of Turkey, it’s richness of cultural and historic heritage is in demand, she said.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

These organizations do much more than simply design and coordinate events; DMCs are truly the unsung heroes of local economies, with an impact that extends far beyond the realm of tourism. For example, a city might expand its airport or improve its road network to accommodate the increased visitor traffic.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions. Including preferred vendors, adding small group session options and organization product demonstrations will highlight how your business is able to put all the pieces in place for easy one-stop-shopping and support.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. The first organized city in the world, Catalhoyuk in southern Anatolia, dates to between 7,500 and 5,700 BC.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Quarterly team meetups, training sessions, and department strategy workshops are becoming common as organizations strive to maintain cohesion, efficiency, and engagement across dispersed teams. Build relationships with professional organizations, such as the Meeting Professionals International (MPI), to foster partnerships and visibility.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Cons: Trello isn’t specifically for event management, which means it might not be as obvious how to organize things for your event. Attendees can use the app to network, share pictures and comments, and give feedback about sessions. It helps keep multiple tasks and projects organized with everything in one place. Forget email.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers. Exhibitors are expressing their concerns and asking for show organizers to partner with them.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. The area’s rooftop spaces showcase stunning Manhattan skyline views – perfect for spring evening networking events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

“It’s not going to be as simple as using the same app with no extra costs and making sure that everyone can increase the network bandwidth.” For example, the in-person people get to have a party and they get to network with each other, talk to the exhibitors, and see the products in person.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live events. How to Spread the Word.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

Organizers can, should and will charge for virtual events, but they will need to be very high quality experiences.”. Offer Private Networking. Networking connections are one of the most valuable components of an in-person event. Schedule structured networking opportunities for virtual attendees.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

Activities like networking events can create awareness of people you don’t typically engage with at work. I love the work that many companies are doing with affinity groups and inclusion networks,” says Deanna. The position within the organization, isn’t that significant in the bond building.”. High silos require bridges.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

Not only do matchmaking services change the way we can network at virtual events, but they also have immense potential to improve remote company culture and make the most of our internal meetings. “You can build an entire graph of who inside of an organization knows each other. Introducing twine & Glimpse.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Because at the end of the day, that’s what it boils down to for the people who attend your event – networking. ” And I organized a conference. And I had been organizing conferences for quite a number of years in other fields and they were conventional. Make Event Networking Better For Your Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Were tackling these challenges by working closely with federal partners and national organizations like the U.S. Read More: MICE Industrys Positive Impact on Business Travel He offered that Brand USAs international network of representatives across 26 countries is available as a resource for destination ideas and introductions.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

The number of attendees, sales, engagement, profit, new contacts – whatever is relevant to you and your organization. What specific organization goals will this event help you achieve? What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking? What are the goals of your virtual event?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To better understand what this means for the industry and how associations can empower their next generation of future leaders, Smart Meetings spoke with Maisha Hogue, who serves as the first line of communication between American Society of Interior Designers HQ (ASID) and its Professional Chapters Network, and Mariel Solomon, M.S.,

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly. What: A curated network of trusted vendors to support in-person, virtual and hybrid event requirements will be a core component of the Cvent Supplier Network.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Not only do we help each organization make the right choice for their perfect event, but we’ve also undergone the necessary training. Networking & Engagement. The chance to network is one of the main reasons people attend events. What should you prioritize? Well, here at Endless, we’ve done a lot of homework.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

Network at the Innovation Pavilion kickoff happy hour in the evening. Attend breakout sessions such as “Navigating the Future of Work-linked Wanderlust” and “Secrets to Event Personalization” and network at the conference lunch. The Excellence Awards ceremony celebrates top event organizers in the evening.

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Endless Events

JUNE 23, 2022

The gallery hierarchy is very akin to sub folders and you can organize them with tags.” My photo auto-uploads photos and then I can organize them at my leisure. And organizing pictures is the best intern work possible, by the way. They learn about your organization by seeing all the things you’ve done.”.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Whether your goal is to build a case for pitching event sponsors, to create a great virtual event experience, or to improve attendee experience on the fly, event surveys lift the curtain and give organizers insight into how attendees feel. Gauge networking and relationship-building success. Survey Questions for Event Volunteers 17.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Enhanced audience engagement is the #1 benefit of event platforms; it is the direct result of gamification, networking opportunities, and other features we outline below. Virtual networking. From chat rooms to breakout sessions, there are many ways you can design virtual networking experiences. Event gamification.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Analytics: Customized dashboards can give organizers and exhibitors meaningful windows into leads during and after the event.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 1, 2022

The DataLab network, led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) will provide a unique platform for sharing best practices.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. 13 and welcomed over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. ESPA’s certification helps seasoned event service professionals build a network and be more effective.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The acquisition’s resulting new product, twine for Zoom, will allow meeting organizers to build and manage dynamic interactions using a trusted platform with an interface reminiscent of gaming platforms. The Players. First, the details. These two early-stage companies were showered with VC money based in part on their tech cred.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Corporate clients, wedding planners, and social organizers alike are looking for unique, nature-inspired settings to create unforgettable experiencesand your hotels outdoor spaces could be exactly what theyre searching for. A Summer Sundown Networking Event with cocktails on the terrace and a sunset backdrop.

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