Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! We are going over a variety of ideas that you can implement to go green and jump on the sustainable event trend. Other ideas will take time but are so worth it! .

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. From design through debrief, we’ve got you covered with the event technology trends you need to know for success. Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. Live translation.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

That could help to develop more engaging sessions on the fly and even build tracks that appeal to like-minded attendees, so more organic connections can be formed. In addition to asking about the venue, the food and the speaker on a scale of one to five, ask, “Did you feel that you belonged?” and “Did you meet anyone new?”

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

It was Global Meetings Industry Day a while back so we peeked into the corporate meeting trends and statistics that have shaped the past year. One of the top influencers for the industry was TED which forever changed the speaker-audience format worldwide. Read more about how the industry is changing below. You can do better!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Automate posting schedules and monitor social media performance metrics with analytics tools.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Higher Quality Interactions At The Event.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2022

A recent article on Forbes.com picks the brains of interesting players in the meetings and events world: talent agencies and speaker bureaus. Speakers must be skilled enough to make their sessions more of a discussion than a one-way presentation.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

AI’s capabilities in data analysis, automation, and predictive analytics are unparalleled, making it a valuable tool for event organizers. Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. While trends are increasing all across the board, the rate at which they’re increasing regionally—in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (APAC)—varies. More Meetings. Sustainability Concentration. DEI Developments.

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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.” ” — Freeman Trends Report Q1 2024 , Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees. ” — Freeman Trends Report Q1 2024 , Winter 2024 Freeman Syndicated Survey of Event Attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

(Whatever Media Group) Last week, when I listened in on NYU Stern professor Scott Galloways annual trend forecast webinar, one prediction caught my ear: Consumers growing reliance on AI may mean that travelers increasingly look there, too, for advice on what to do and see and where to stay. People don’t want more choice.

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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. Allow virtual speakers to take the stage. Nearly half! The power of live streaming. So, let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2022

“Re-imagine yourself as the directorial, experience-creating superhero of tomorrow,” Jade Simmons, classical concert pianist and lauded transformational speaker, urged planners in this week’s Smart Chat Live! The experiences you’re able to build through the event you organized—“that’s your break-out effect,” Simmons said.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This year’s conference successfully attracted the highest attendance that ADMEI has seen in years with nearly 250 in attendance , from sponsors and exhibitors to speakers and attendees, including 91 first-time attendees. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility. Identifying new business opportunities.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Since 53% of event organizers say finding the right technology is their biggest challenge for virtual and hybrid events, an event production company can help you pick the right tech stack. If you’re hosting a conference or workshop, your production folks can gather speakers’ PowerPoint slides and change the slides for you.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Based on data from Markletic , 56 percent of marketers say it takes 2-4 weeks to organize a virtual event properly.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Experiential gifting is memorable, sustainable and reflects the personality of the organization as well as the meeting planner. When corporate gifting is meaningful and interactive, recipients feel important and associate the organization and the producers of the event with high standards and thoughtful business operations.

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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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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 12, 2023

Only 1 percent of respondents to a Freeman survey said they preferred celebrity speakers to those who had something relevant to say to their groups. Whatever Media Group) Event organizers who are considering straining their budgets to hire celebrity speakers — or who feel pressure to do so — may want to think again.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Branded gifts are ubiquitous at industry events of all sizes, and there is no reason for this trend to be overlooked in a virtual context. Invite A Surprise Speaker. To help out, here are just six ideas that could inspire your own promotional efforts. Send In The Swag! Use Social Media Effectively.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. Not only did organizations have to shift to virtual with their experiences, but they also had to learn the ropes of remote work. Here at Endless, we’re always looking for cool and innovative ways to improve events.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 31, 2023

The newest Speaking Industry Benchmark Report is out with details on this year’s hot topics, what speakers are charging (and what planners are paying), and more. Demand is hot for speakers who address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. For speakers with more than 10 years of experience, the average fee is $16,659. •

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

But before ever rolling on the throttle, I was introduced to The Boot Campaign , an organization founded by five Texas women with a mission to provide support and services to active duty military, veterans and their families. In his book “Team of Teams,” General Stanley McChrystal, former Commander of U.S.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2021

But what if we told you that a little movement goes a long way even before or during speaker presentations? Taking care of the health of the attendees is a growing trend in the events industry – and we’re not just talking about COVID-19 compliance at events. It has become such a trend and I think people are expecting it.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. Here are some other takeaways from the survey results: Who Chooses Speakers?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Read More: Wellness Hacks and Deep Relaxation Trends The “menu” goes beyond health-conscious group meal options, such as kombucha flavors, quinoa salads and tofu poke stations. Also available for the asking is aura and chakra reading along with organized walks/runs and guided outdoor hikes.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Salsa lessons organized by Kirkland Event and Destination Services AV Gone Creative Audiovisual could be a highlight of the conference if thought about creatively. Use the free conversation starters around you, like how many years they have been coming to the conference/destination or how they know the person hosting the event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How a holistic approach can boost engagement and focus Too many meetings set participants up for less than productive outcomes with rote agendas or meandering discussions event though research shows that people are motivated by purpose, which leads to better outcomes for both employees and organizations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com, one such platform, has opened up their statistics so event planners can understand current trends in the space. Get the Right Keynote Speaker for Your Events. But during the event, it’s the keynote speaker who is the lynchpin of the entire occasion. Click To Tweet. Comment below and let us know!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? As a result, I think we will see companies and organizations start to rethink their big-picture strategy and put their energy into hosting fewer but more impactful live events. Less Is More. Jennifer N.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. This commitment to staying current in the field can help me stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2022

Today, we have capabilities to deliver live holograms of speakers with little to no latency for real-time interactions with an audience of any size and costs have been reduced dramatically,” shared O’Reilly in a recent chat. “If How Event Organizers Should Think Ahead About Holograms. to 5 p.m.

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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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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They’re things that event organizers already know to ask themselves, Borelli said, but having them included takes away the intimidation factor of starting from scratch. Or planners can ask, “I need to be able to protect us in case the speaker doesn’t show up. And the event organizer gets listened to by every stakeholder.”

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