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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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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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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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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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By the end of the piece, you’ll learn the questions you can ask using audience engagement software that will help you gather honest opinions from attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers — and how you can use that data to measure success, identify areas of improvement, and ultimately enhance your overall event strategy.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? I do not blame the organizers. Or rather, someone else.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This person will moderate the chat, take questions, and pass them on to the speakers, as well as consistently work to engage with those who can’t be physically present. Not Training Your Speakers. Speakers have their work cut out for them. Not Thinking About Networking. Not Enough Bandwidth. Not Hiring Production Aid.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

That doesn’t mean they don’t need all the things that larger meetings need, including speakers.” Instead, they view networking as the most valuable when they can exchange ideas with peers, meet new people, and speak with industry experts who may otherwise be out of reach.” You can then grow the event over time.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

While a handful of deeply digital-oriented companies are pulling off hybrid events, speaker agencies surveyed in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom report booking speakers for hybrid events only 5 percent to 10 percent of the time. It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Rather than being active participants, they just sit and listen to your virtual speaker. There are several ways to promote your brand at virtual events on Zoom: you can create branded virtual backgrounds or have the speaker mention it.

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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.”. Feature live interviews with speakers, entertainers and organizational leaders. Exclusive content could include private Q&As with speakers, pre-event workshops or live interviews not available to in-person attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To make the journey a little smoother, we asked some of the top-rated speakers from our Smart Meetings Experiences over the last year to share the one thing you should do right now to position yourself to thrive next year. Speaker, Drummer for P!NK, Keynote Speaker/Bestselling Author, “The Fine Art of Small Talk” (Hachette).

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Very little thought went into the virtual audience’s experience, their ability to network amongst themselves and the other attendees, the quality of the stream, and the way content was delivered. It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Will this improve the quality of the event you’re organizing? Trust and cooperation: games are incredible platforms for social networking, collaboration and interaction. The main reasons why event goers attend is for learning or networking purposes. Networking with other attendees. But, does this really work?

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Networking Opportunities: Early access to networking events or one-on-one sessions with keynote speakers.

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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. Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., 12 to Wednesday, Dec.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Its full suite of event management tools includes event registration and check-in, advanced analytics, mobile event apps, customizable branding and design, engagement and networking tools and more. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. The company has its pick of speakers, as well.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

They can monitor the exhibit floor, networking sessions, ingress, egress, and other behavior patterns. Additionally, they’ll trust the event organizers more as they can provide them with key insights about their target audience. And it’s an excellent ice-breaker at the event for networking purposes! MEASURE AND PROVE EVENT ROI.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The possibilities are truly endless when designing a custom floor plan for your Remo event that immerses attendees to any imaginable location (trade show floor, the moon, the beach, relaxing networking lounge). As an organizer, you can toggle between light and dark mode and enable or disable randomized or table-like speed networking. .

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. We’ll discover: The reality of virtual speakers at events. How to host digital hangouts for networking. Allow virtual speakers to take the stage. Nearly half!

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. Then, you should ask how confident they are in the strategic planning and how clearly they understand the organization’s direction. Fun is important: It’s often the way the spirit of the organization and the event come to life. Build In a Surprise.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. After a slowdown from 2021, the use of streaming technology is steadily growing again, Alroy reported, citing a survey that found 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event.

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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. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? What if you and your audience and speakers lack experience with hybrid events? Know your audience.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. Community standards: Not only from place to place from organization to organization, different groups of employees have a different comfort level with the risk/reward calculation for live gatherings.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process? What does the organization do? With any event, sharing as much as possible about your organization, what drives you, and what image you want to show the world (and your stakeholders) is paramount.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Below we will work through the perks of adding breakouts to your next event, how to organize conference breakout sessions, the importance of adding tools that foster engagement, and most importantly we will go over 8 ‘Out of This World’ breakout sessions to include at your next event. Organizing Conference Breakout Sessions.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It's no longer just about speakers, presentations, and networking; it's about creating memories that resonate long after exchanging the last business card. Today, organizations like the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) play a crucial role in supporting DMCs as they navigate these challenges.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. Usually, the event organizer facilitates the brain date, asking participants both to fill out what knowledge they have to share as well as the knowledge they want to gain. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? In this post, we take a deep dive into what a keynote speaker is: Who they are, what they do, and where to find them. Well, for starters, harnessing the power of an accomplished and enticing speaker could help take your event to the next level. .

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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? Your speakers and presenters have a tough job.

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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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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. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Your AV provider should have its own support network with other companies and institutions that believe the show must go on. If you want wow on a budget, you must be organized in thought and approach when it comes to what you want to achieve. That way, speakers can see who they are talking to in the seats. Equipment breaks down.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. Simultaneous events promise everybody is at the same place at the same time – but does that really make for better networking opportunities?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

This year, Smart Meetings provided webinars by an amazing group of speakers. Networking is one of the most powerful experiences at any event and is the many reason why many people attend. In Mike Dietrich’s webinar, “ The 4 Stages of Event Program Maturity ,” he provides tips on how planners and organizations can up their event game.

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