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Registration Is Down and It’s Almost Show Time?

Convene by PCMA

Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes New, yet-to-be published proprietary research from Freeman shows that roughly half of attendees register just five weeks before show time. A new report from mdg, also not yet published, reveals that 65 percent of registrations come in during the last 10 weeks.

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Here Are The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022!

Endless Events

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. A note to planners : Registration and onsite services appear to be in the earlier stages of development, but the easy login experience makes it simple for the users once their information is on the platform. .

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How to Move a 2,000-Person Expo to an MLB Stadium in 3 Months

Smart Meetings

We asked Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global and published author, to share a behind-the-scenes look at a recent event she planned that make a quick change. Main ticket windows used for registration area. No line at registration, booths, suites, tanks, anywhere. Suites: 45. Over 200 exhibitors .

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Everything You Need To Know To Create Your Event Timeline

Endless Events

Open registration. Attendees should access registration forms easily, so make sure to make them pop! Keep the registration process user-friendly and simple and consider offering early bird tickets to avoid too many last-minute registrations. One Month Out. Confirm catering order. So, feel free to talk to us.

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How Event Technology Will Benefit Your Events

Endless Events

Event technology automates many processes, from registration, catering, and measuring event ROI. Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in 2013 and has been completely updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Additionally, 20% save more than 360 hours per year.

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ARVO Conference in Seattle Opened Eyes to Lingering International Travel Challenges

Smart Meetings

Last Minute Registration Shuffle Lancey Cowen A recent Maritz study showed that 45% of attendees from 30 trade shows register within four weeks of the event date. Challenges with visa approvals, global economic conditions and attendee procrastination required creative planning on the part of the ARVO team.

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3 Lessons from Day 1 at #IMEX18

Smart Meetings

Our publisher Eric Haase (left) and content chief JT Long (right) holding down the Smart Monday fort. On the agenda was registration, set-up and lots of discovery during Smart Monday powered by MPI. The meetings industry converged on Las Vegas Monday for the start of #IMEX18 at Sands Expo.