Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. At Meet with Momentum, planners learn about Marriott, about the industry and what is changing in the industry. What can they see, and taste and feel?” And prioritize.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Sh*t event planners say part three is in full force! They will be discussing as you probably guessed all the sh*t event planners say. The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent! Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Sh*t Event Planners Say – #EventIcons Episode 26.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Today on our iconic panel we are joined by Sherrif Karamat of PCMA and Claire Smith of Vancouver Convention Centre. Our panel will discuss what key challenges the industry collectively faces. Our panel will discuss what key challenges the industry collectively faces. Watch the episode in full below! ClaireConnects"].

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom , in its limited form, is still a choice for many virtual event planners because it’s budget-friendly and easy to use. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology. Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. Planners can even plan on going completely paperless.

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Throughout the venue, sustainable features serve multiple purposes: the moss sedum roof (1,713 m) provides natural insulation, solar panels supply 25% of electricity needs, and a water reservoir system reuses rainwater. I was impressed by The Rotterdam Hall’s natural daylight, which enhances attendee wellbeing while reducing energy use.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., The spectacle will last more than four hours.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

A new mechanism will allow panels to move online. It went on to explain the adjustments meeting planners had made. “In 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 J.W. Read More: Convention Center Labor Disputes An Aug.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

The extension of virtual content delivery methods creates a unique opportunity for planners with new methods to boost engagement among attendees regardless of their location. Administering such features can be an effective method of keeping virtual attendees engaged following a keynote speaker or panel discussion.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Marriott invites planners for experiences like no other Dinner has just come to an end. Marriott panel The panelists touched on several topics, including the economy and its impact on the industry, challenges hoteliers are having and F&B concerns. As you chat with fellow meeting professionals you hear the faint sound of a trumpet.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The event included a variety of speakers, including Gregg Caren, president and CEO for Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Lee-Jung Kim, service design experience lead for Pfizer Biopharma Group, and two panels that discussed the current trends in the meeting industry and why meetings matter and solutions for current challenges.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New Activities in Victoria, BC, Canada Miranda Ji Victoria Conference Center in British Columbia, a biosphere-certified and carbon-neutral venue, offers sustainable event options with tools and guides for planners. But on the meeting planner side, the Hilton team are using that behavior to benefit meeting planners. “We

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. Let’s say for example you have 2-panel sessions back to back.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 6, 2023

Creating a safe, friendly and memorable event Forging a safe and engaging space can be a tall order for some meeting planners, but there is a road map to creating an inspiring event that will continuously drive engagement for your current and future events. No answers are wrong. All that kind of stuff makes people feel safe,” said Kaiser.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Nonetheless, if previous strikes serve as examples, full services are likely not available, and planners would be well advised to check with their intended hotel beforehand. The union also created a website, FairHotel.org , where planners can search for individual properties and check its labor status.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2018

Panels & Moderation – Everything You Need To Know. Safety at Events – What Every Event Planner Needs to Know. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain (Book). Diversity in Events. Picking The Perfect Event Venue. School of Event Planning & Management. How Is Your Event App Security.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Master moderator Brad Weaber led panels of planners, partners and destination experts through real-world case studies to highlight best practices for finding win-win solutions and adding value to the meeting, community and planet. Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas communications agency, suggested rethinking the players.

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2020

And many planners are looking to turn their in-person events into virtual events. “The most common thing I’m hearing a lot from planners right now is, “I don’t know what’s possible.” ” Why is not every single planner out there reaching out to the people that they know?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. By investing in event technology, event planners get invaluable data insights into attendees and the marketing success of their events. . To make the most of them in 2023, event planners should develop a new approach that reflects the outlined price changes. .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

ELI CEO Howard Givner will be moderating the panel and invited Smart Meetings to listen in on the pre-event prep call. Divergent Planner and Supplier Expectations: Suppliers are finding that planners are expecting them to be so thrilled for any business that they’ll provide significant upgrades, service enhancements and concessions.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

Sunset Market When it comes to planners seeking to make the same impact, Welsh advises, “Make sure there is a conscious effort, when looking at restaurants or looking for talent; go deeper than the normal suspects. It all goes back to: people’s mental and emotional health are desperately needed. And we take that very seriously.”

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2018

They will talk about what they have seen, where our industry is heading with tech and how we can continue to integrate more deeply and create better planner and participant experiences. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

Not only does the resort celebrate its renovated guest rooms; the iconic Coronet and Crown rooms are officially open for planners to book after an extensive restoration. Mowrey’s offers a la carte American style breakfasts; planners can also book the space for private dining experiences.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

The competition among event platforms is stiff these days, so event planners must understand what makes a certain platform stand out from the rest. How do the floor plans work and how does an event planner get started? “We have every level of event planner come to us. “We have a marketplace.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

We surveyed planners and heard consistently that what they wanted was open space and flexibility,” said Lynn Farzaroli, senior director of the Moscone Expansion. When complete, it will host the largest solar panel array in the city and the largest publicly owned solar power system in the country. of new “front of house” space.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Between enlightening presentations, sessions with expert panels and bustling networking receptions, the 200 CMPs in attendance—about 70% of them planners and 30% on the supplier side—left with a treasure trove of knowledge around today’s highest-stakes industry topics, plus a wealth of new connections. One group loved sushi.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

the biggest lessons over the last 15 years in the events industry, predictions about the future of Endless Events and the events industry in general, the difference between event marketers and event planners, and many more miscellaneous fun facts about the Endless team. So event planners are in a constant catch-up mode.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Divvying up a budget is an obvious and important part of any planning process, but planners should be giving their accessibility budget a second look. Especially for the events that have diversity panels and diversity conversations. But access is so much more than that basic compliance, we have to go beyond compliance.”.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2024

Meetings planners converge to share their experiences April 11th, 2024, marks the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) where meeting professionals all over the world will be able to share and learn from each other about the importance of the meetings industry on a global scale. Learn more about #GMID2024 and access the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In my 30-plus-year journey creating memorable hotel events for stakeholders as an event service professional, my initial conversations with meeting planners all begin with the universal language of travel and music.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

An all-CEO panel featured an array of hotel executives discussing how the travel industry has changed after two years of the pandemic. Speaking on the panel was Keith Barr, CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts; Sébastien M. Adams hopes to grow NYC’s reputation as a destination for meeting and vacation planners. .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. You can upload floor maps, customize layouts, and brand your event from the admin panel. If we continue to do that, we will elevate our brands and attendees’ experiences.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Throughout the panel, she reminds listeners that it always comes back to breath: “It’s all about your relationship with your nervous system and the way you learn and teach your body to regulate emotions.” Stevens said that planners must ask themselves a series of questions: “What are we looking to accomplish? You’re the event planner.

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