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10 Event Networking Ideas That Work

Smart Meetings

Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Speed Networking While matching software is available to identify attendees with the same interests, this option doesn’t have to be tech-intensive. The post 10 Event Networking Ideas That Work appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events

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Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events 13 September 2024 7 Tips from Self-proclaimed Introvert Val Delaney, Executive Vice President, ADMEI Picture this: You're standing in the bustling halls of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, surrounded by thousands of hospitality professionals from around the globe.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

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It’s about professional development, networking and doing business and the customers who will be there.” Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?” “We kept hammering that this is not a spring break; this is a business event,” he shared.

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High-Tech Connectivity – IoT for Seamless Event Experiences

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IoT describes a network of physical devices linked through the Internet, allowing them to gather and share data. Consider a big sports arena that installed smart seats and food stands. For example, at a big trade show, organizers used live data to handle attendee movement. They also sent custom phone alerts to attendees.

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Orlando Leads the Way to Returning F2F

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destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. Everyone is just so excited to get back and talking again, networking face-to-face is so important,” said King. “We Secret to success? shared the enthusiasm for meeting her attendees expressed. New Options.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conferences for Event Planners in 2024

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Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Event Production Show (EPS) Feb. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? 2024 NACE Evolve Conference Jan.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More

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Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Scott Craighead.