Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information for hackers. Make sure your event data is encrypted, you are using a password manager (hint: don’t leave event registration software passwords on a sticky note on the laptop at check-in), use 2-factor authentification for logins and more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. Zenus Inc and Fielddrive –two companies entered together and working with facial recognition registration. Chair of the judging panel at IBTM World 2018, Corbin Ball said of the nominees “Innovation is alive and well in the events industry.”

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Ill also share tips on choosing event software thats easy to use, along with real-life examples of how well-organized events can improve how people see your brand.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information for hackers. Make sure your event data is encrypted, you are using a password manager (hint: don’t leave event registration software passwords on a sticky note on the laptop at check-in), use 2-factor authentification for logins and more.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow? We cover a variety of webinar best practices that can help new organizers and seasoned virtual event planners alike.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Personalization isn’t just confined to marketing or operations — it should be both, Hardcastle-Geddes said, and should include education, registration, and all the other touchpoints along your participants’ journey. And have somebody from outside the organization, such as an industry consultant, lead them. Organize pre-event meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

Meanwhile, nearly every article I read or industry panel I attend is proclaiming that our industry is nearing a full recovery. The truth is that most of the data points and recovery opinions are coming from the supplier — not the organizer — side of our industry. Rebuilding attendance loyalty. Shifting marketing budgets.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Plus, on-site registration process takes a lot of effort.” It was a great move for a micro-event because it encourages organic conversations and points of connection,” Nguyen said. For example, attendees would be encouraged to ask each other questions … It will organically go from, ‘Hi, I’m _, what’s your name?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

That speed and ease has led us to a state of modern ecommerce that has consumers growingly impatient with drawn out registration and booking processes. That means taking steps like making pre-loaded flight plans and other options readily available in registration material, or even adding a concierge for attendees. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 16, 2024

During the session, Holsinger joked with participants that they should tuck their feet under their chairs because he was going to step on some toes — there is a disconnect, in many cases, between what event organizers have been offering at their events and what attendees say that they want, the survey revealed.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In late June, Convene spoke with Karen Malone, vice president of meeting services and sales for HIMSS North America, to learn how the organization put together a proof-of-vaccination policy in advance of its 2021 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, held in Las Vegas, Aug. 25,043 total registrations. A lot has changed since then.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 2, 2023

As an event organizer, it can be disheartening when your efforts to increase event engagement fail to meet your goal or when your carefully planned conference falls short of delivering the audience experience you envisioned. Plus, event organizer priorities have shifted accordingly, and a staggering 45% now prioritize attendee engagement.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Looking ahead to 2023, Bizzabo research uncovered that 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events , with 35% planning to host at least 10. These findings reflect a study from PCMA, which found that nearly 70% of event organizers were planning in-person events for the second and third quarters of 2022.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual format opened registration to anyone. Here is my summary of what I think are the most interesting findings, plus some commentary.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

You can do some basic registration as far as using Google single sign-on and capturing a bit of data from that. Now, your whole organization can see that five-minute update and really get the high points of it. But we can add in all the graphic enrichment we already talked about. But then also bring in question and answer platforms.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

At Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus, Ohio, I moderated a Convene Live panel conversation, “How Event Models Can Transform Traditional Business Models,” with three event professionals who shared how they have successfully incorporated digital strategies in their events portfolio. Each registrant is a lead for the sponsor.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 24, 2023

On its website, an August 18 note from association leadership to its members said this: “ In the matter of just a few short weeks, APSA staff accomplished the unprecedented task of relocating hundreds of panels and other events out of the JW Marriott, as Unite Here Local 11 requested in their July 19 letter.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 13, 2023

One solution, as Ho pointed out, is offering flexibility for attendees to switch their registrations from in-person to online if they change their mind or get sick. In the end, it may come down to what’s right for an organization’s individual needs and audience. Focus on exhibitors and sponsors. Jennifer N.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 24, 2023

That said, email marketing success is possible when you craft an email around a goal, such as generating event registrations or downloading a new piece of content. Put social posts and other UGC to work to sell your event and drive registrations. Key takeaway: Not every event email has to point to registration.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this article, we’re looking at ChatGPT for event organizers. Now, it’s time to start writing emails to engage attendees and drive registrations. A: Attendees can expect keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition of the latest ice cream flavors and industry innovations. What is ChatGPT?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Planning technology These are innovative tools and software designed to assist event planners and organizers in efficiently managing various aspects of event preparation. HireX makes it possible to effortlessly organize virtual recruitment events of any magnitude. Check out our favorite tools and how you can use them.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 6, 2024

Long waits at registration, undelivered items to booths, safety and security lapses, and other mishaps were partly the result of one event's over-reliance on free help. Should we have done electronic registration for this year? Yes,” she added.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In August, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which was issued by more than 200 global scientists and academics, “a code red for humanity.” They said: ‘I need to see the reaction of teams of delegations and bump into them in the registration line. Laura Lopez.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

Feature a guest blog post on your registration page. Let your sponsors offer free demos or service to your registrants in the weeks or month leading up to your virtual conference, so the audience can try out their service with a trial and ask your sponsors questions at your event. Let your sponsors moderate a panel or breakout session.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

CASE, CDMP, shared with Convene how he made how participants’ dress at a recent program he hosted for 25 NextGen event organizers a point of connection. Carson Edwards Jr., The program was capped off with cocktails and light refreshments — and no doubt, more conversations about those T-shirts.

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Stova

AUGUST 1, 2024

Given that word-of-mouth is such a powerful marketing mechanic, how can event organizers level-up recruitment in professional networks? If you’re hosting an event for the first time or are trying to drive registrations now, analyzing your existing event community can be a good way to find your best advocates.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Tracy Judge (left), CEO of Soundings, and freelance eventprof Erika Brunke speak on the benefits of going freelance during a panel session August 5 at CEMA Summit in Seattle. In addition, hiring local talent stimulates local economies, protects local cultures, and educates event organizers on fair business practices in the location.

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Eventtia

JUNE 15, 2023

Registration for the conference is now open. The cost of registration is [$100] for early bird registration (until [Date]) and [$150] for regular registration. To register, please visit [Link to registration page]. This is a limited event, and the deadline for registration is [Date].

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 26, 2021

Some of the topics in discussion right now include how to strengthen the events-industry education platform “She Means Business: Elevating the Role of Women in Business Events,” and how convention bureaus and destination marketing organizations can tweak their products and services to better serve meeting and exhibition organizers.

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All Conference Alert

JULY 22, 2024

The buzz of attending international conferences is amazing — panel discussions, knowledge sharing, presentations, networking, and travelling to exciting destinations. It’s possible that they may have connections with conference organizers and can suggest ways for you to participate for free. But the price tag? Not so much.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

4-6 conference did take place in the Loop, including panels, talks, and a 50-vendor exhibit hall at the conference hotel, the Palmer House Hilton, as well as opening and closing receptions, at the Merchandise Mart and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. “We And much of the Oct. No one entity can solve this alone,” Downey said.

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Social Tables

MARCH 23, 2023

Consider organizing a wellness event in the office (i.e., Take a field trip to the movies, host game day on the lawn, organize a company picnic, or surprise employees with an unexpected half-day. Add speed networking sessions to conference agendas to help drive registration and increase its perceived value.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event promotion uses different marketing strategies and channels to get the word out about your event and ultimately drive event registration and achieve your event’s goals. Event organizers need critical skills like collaboration and communication to achieve sales and marketing alignment. Who are our target buyer personas?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event promotion uses different marketing strategies and channels to get the word out about your event and ultimately drive event registration and achieve your event’s goals. Event organizers need critical skills like collaboration and communication to achieve sales and marketing alignment. Who are our target buyer personas?

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

Organizers began experimenting with different venues this year to prepare for 2026, when the Austin Convention Center closes for renovations. Brooke Shields speaks during a panel discussion March 9 on the Center Stage at SXSW in Austin. SXSW brings nearly 300,000 people to Austin every March.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

That speed and ease has led us to a state of modern ecommerce that has consumers growingly impatient with drawn out registration and booking processes. That means taking steps like making pre-loaded flight plans and other options readily available in registration material, or even adding a concierge for attendees. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 74

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

of organizers point to in-person events as their top marketing channel , it’s time for businesses to listen, invest, and innovate. In-person conferences and events are the most impactful marketing channel, which means event organizers need the bodies, buy-in, budget, and tools to execute unforgettable experiences. from 10.2%

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