Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. Take Recordings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Technology should reflect the needs of specific audiences. Can the use of technology be measured with ROI?

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2021

The future of the events industry is uncertain, but today’s #EventIcons guest thinks that it’s going to split into two huge chunks: one belonging to the digital event planner and the other one to the in-person event planner. So right now, a lot of planners are trying to replicate the in-person experience digitally.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Plan with Confidence Elevating Excellence: Why Meeting Planners Are Choosing the Pennsylvania Convention Center With over one million square feet of saleable space and the largest ballroom in the northeast, the Pennsylvanian Convention Center offers meeting planners an unbeatable blend of scale, service, and sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Inspired by Burning Man’s “Net Positive” approach, planners are designing events that don’t just minimize waste but actively leave a positive impact.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Inflation is a widespread issue that exacerbates planners struggles. Find more details below.)

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Read More: How to Build a Risk-assessment Checklist Smart Meetings reached out to Kevin Coffey , travel security and meeting risk advisor and trainer, to get some insights on what planners can learn from the CrowdStrike incident and how they can prepare for the future. But it is important for planners and suppliers to be the same page.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Let’s learn more. It’s more than just the physical of what they have available.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Read More: How to Build a Risk-assessment Checklist Smart Meetings reached out to Kevin Coffey , travel security and meeting risk advisor and trainer, to get some insights on what planners can learn from the CrowdStrike incident and how they can prepare for the future. But it is important for planners and suppliers to be the same page.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

(And speaking of how people learn, make sure your technology platform supports the differently abled or those who don’t share the native language of the presenters.). While your technology can’t be an after-thought or “good enough,” content still counts. And what about “behind the scenes” content?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2023

Companies, meeting planners and attendees across the board are excited for the restart of in-person meetings in 2023. But as the meetings industry comes back with a vengeance, it is important for meeting planners to prepare for the unexpected. Read More : What Happens When Fear Majeure Is Used to Postpone or Cancel an Event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This new global program is focused on helping meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at our hotels, with the aim of making us all better stewards of the communities and environments where we operate. In October, Marriott International was thrilled to announce Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

She operates her own consultancy, Matey Events , to help professionals, marketers and event planners with design, content and strategy. Paying attention to one’s physical needs is especially important for meeting planners and regular meeting attendees, as travel can disrupt a person’s regular sleep, water and food intake.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart region is also home to thriving clusters in mobility, energy and environment, engineering, financial sector, bio and medical technology, creative industries, aerospace and information technology. This heritage offers event planners unique opportunities to create memorable experiences that incorporate the automotive theme.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Having this kind of advocacy is completely helpful.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Kirby also said that outdated FAA air traffic control technology (the supposed recent cause of a massive systemwide shutdown) is slowing the airspace system in the U.S., The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: United CEO Says Chaos Will Continue appeared first on Smart Meetings. United is downscaling to 16.7% fewer seats.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The dedicated local team is committed to working with planners to make their events a success, and can accommodate a variety of groups. Complimentary amenities include a 24-hour business and fitness center, an indoor pool and spa, free parking, valet and laundry service and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! “I’ve always seen a divide between the technology companies,” says Nick. “Some were made up of purely technology people. ” Event Planners & Tech Companies: Balancing Risk & Innovation.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? Event planners should have somebody available to them 24/7. And finally, software companies should see event planners as long-term partners rather than one-time customers. The success of their event depends on it!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do? It’s a win/win,” she says. Hybrid Events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive. I attended in search of trends shaping U.S. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider. Meeting planners are the leaders of event teams.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events helps meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at participating hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. The non-profit representing all sectors of the travel industry, recently surveyed travelers and found that four out of five support the use of biometric technology.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This plan will position AT&T Hotel & Conference Center as the premier destination for conferences and events taking place in Austin and ensures that planners coordinating events in Austin in the coming years will face little to no disruption even as they do not have access to the convention center during its closure.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes. Kyle begins today’s topic by considering an event planner’s time and budget.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Black Butte Ranch combines an idyllic setting with all the modern technological features today’s planners want.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions. That’s why it’s important for event planners to understand what drives them and why. The Benefits of Attendee Tracking.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. For instance, when a DMC brings a large group to a city, it doesn't only employ its own event planners and coordinators. However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

What technology solutions should we pay attention to? These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. Both a novice planner as well as a seasoned veteran will undoubtedly find some value in this e-book. Event Strategy & Event Technology. What’s the best way to plan hybrid events?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Beyond ocean-view ballrooms and many more versatile event spaces, one of the most exciting features is a pool equipped with technology that enables it to transform to a hard surface for gatherings and activations. The property will offer 25,000 sq. of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Read More: Secrets of Green Miami Viva Las Vintage!

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

I’m thinking about being able to use that same navigation technology and apply it to a tradeshow floor,” says Brandt. We can see where this technology could apply to events.”. AR for events can also significantly change how presenters and event planners communicate with attendees. . AR Can Help Planners and Venues.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

They might not be the one and only future of events, but event planners should nonetheless keep their pulse on it – and the Brew Crew gives some compelling arguments as to why that is. It’s not that event planners need to learn how to plan events in the metaverse or else risk staying behind. “Web 3.0 Take web 2.0

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