Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. A lot of event planners think simply bringing people together in the same place is enough to help attendees network—think coffee breaks and cocktail mixers. Use technology to enhance your networking events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

She was honored as the 2017 United Negro College Fund Mayor’s Ball Honoree for Civic Leadership and, in the same year, named by Network Journal one of the 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business. In both 2012 and 2019, Coker was named among Philadelphia Business Journal ’s Women of Distinction Honorees.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 21, 2019

So, you have to know how to prepare yourself well and take the best out of these events. You will most likely see some interesting names there so make sure to do some networking while you’re there. Prepare well, do the research and go. These conferences can be really valuable when it comes to your potential career opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. The health-care network provides these solutions to many Orange County employers, as well, including Disneyland Resort and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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Endless Events

APRIL 16, 2020

The world has been shaken to the very core by something no one was prepared for. Or will they jump at the opportunity to go back to in-person networking and events? And the events industry has been one of the most affected sectors. At this point, it’s safe to say things have changed dramatically. What will attendees look for?

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

The best thing you can do to start this journey off with the right foot is to be prepared. What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking? Do you already have registration or networking tools? One of the main reasons people attend events in the first place is for networking opportunities.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Negotiating, preparing the proposal and closing the deal build adrenaline and propel the company forward. During the event is for inspiration, energising and networking, and after the event is for reinforcement of what has been discussed at the SKO.’. These and other skills need regular training and reinforcement.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When crisis strikes a meeting professional’s host city and hotel, it’s comforting to know that—despite the uncertainty that surrounds unexpected events—the hotel in which you’re hosting your event is well prepared to take on the challenge.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Preparing for the Exam Nguyen was exposed to the CMP designation early on. I am not shy about asking questions and reaching out to my network for best practices.” Because conversation is so advantageous to her learning, working and discussing the course content with a study group was the best way she could have prepared.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This ensures that the client and venue are on the same page when all of the preparations are underway. Connections are the Focus We are now seeing an increased focus on meetings that center on networking, fostering connections, and incorporating additional social gatherings.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this chapter, you’ll learn about networking and engagement, how to cater to the virtual portion of a hybrid event, how to bridge the gap between audiences, what models you can adopt, along with many other aspects pertaining to hybrid events. How can planners prepare for and make sure they meet these demands in a post-COVID world?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Instead of concentrating on the number of screens you had last year or equipment assignments per room, different questions during the preparation stage may help you find the right, long-term AV provider. Your AV provider should have its own support network with other companies and institutions that believe the show must go on.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

After a few years, she began to prepare. Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. Then, I would just have to go back and read my summaries when preparing for the exam.” When I saw the ‘Pass’ on the screen, it was a great moment of accomplishment for me.

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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. By joining ADMEI, DMCs gain access to a wealth of resources, including industry insights, networking opportunities, and professional development programs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. That might mean sitting a person in a certain part of the ballroom or warning them about conditions so they can prepare. It’s not something they haven’t been asked 100 times before,” she said. They would rather you ask than guess,” she added. Still have questions?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been on the forefront of transportation sustainability and continues to implement innovative practices for the clean-air initiative when visitors, locals and commuters are navigating the city. Think Uber, yet quicker, greener, a much tighter network and most importantly free!

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

Networking Spaces. Is there anyone out there who’s not aching to network face-to-face with other human beings? Networking has always been one of the biggest reasons why people attend events, so providing them with a space to do so, particularly in a post-COVID era, will be essential. Well, probably some people.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

Event professionals know no matter how well prepared you are for an event, the possibility of something going wrong is always there (a la Murphy’s law). Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. It’s allowed them to live and breathe a little bit,” he adds.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Where are stakeholders entering, seating, dining, networking, coworking, relaxing? How will food preparation work? This time around, you have to ask yourself: how creative can I be with this specific space in such a way that safety guidelines are respected? Is it both pleasant and safe? Do I have the freedom to move things around?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s about professional development, networking and doing business and the customers who will be there.” At Moscone Center in San Francisco in 2023 , plans called for a four-day build-out to prepare the stage. “We kept hammering that this is not a spring break; this is a business event,” he shared. Louis or Playa Del Carmen.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. On-Site Logistics: Coordinate with the venue to ensure its functionalities, such as adequate space for registration, breakout sessions, and networking areas, meet your requirements.

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. 4 Strategies to Elevate Your Trade Show Exhibition Booth ROI Prepare with your audience in mind. These strategies can help.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. There are more study groups, more prep courses and, overall, more help and support for people currently preparing for the exam.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. It is a non-profit that organizes practitioner-based events and workshops and brings together companies to explore enterprise improvement methods, exchange best practices and network. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Gauge networking and relationship-building success. Asking about networking opportunities and connections made gives you insights into how well your event facilitated meaningful interactions — a top priority for attendees. How satisfied were you with the networking opportunities provided?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. We also put a lot of focus on the exhibitor experience and some of the networking opportunities,” he elaborates. Virtual Networking. First, Jon elaborates on virtual networking solutions.

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ADMEI

MAY 8, 2024

How to Elevate Your Trade Show Booth Experience 08 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. 4 Strategies to Elevate Your Trade Show Exhibition Booth ROI Prepare with your audience in mind. These strategies can help.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model? “Meeting professional” is a relatively new career track.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Transitioning the Mission. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts.

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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. Read More: State of Virtual Meeting Tools Attendees gather in an event space and meet sponsors, speakers and network with their community.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We need to be more intentional about networking and create more intimate introductions,” she said. Experience with virtual programming even informed improved time-of-day network scheduling best practices. In-person events historically save networking for the end of the day.

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Endless Events

JULY 15, 2019

Rowell Dionicio is the owner of Packet6, and he specializes in all things wireless networking. You either exhaust however many IP addresses you’ve assigned to the wireless network or the server is just getting hammered. Sometimes your network switches could get congested as well”, is another issue described by Rowell.

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