Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top event technology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. The post Top Event Technology Trends for 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Yes, Generative AI is at the top of the list, but some of the use cases may surprise you. “It’s

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The platform allows companies to completely optimize the digital registration experience for event attendees, especially for global companies that want every event to be new and exciting. The customizable registration and customer support that eventcore provides is non-negotiable in large events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance. Is incentive travel out?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? Let’s take a look at these trends and how you can ride their waves successfully. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Metrics has always been a top placer among the yearly event trends.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them. The post 4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Can my IT folks prevent a hack or act in case a virus invades your onsite registration system? The post Meeting Safety Trends in 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. It’s more than breach of data and risk of your members’ information because hackers can disable entire systems, like gasoline pipelines and energy grids.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

With new meetings come new trends. Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small. Courtney Pickett. she exclaims. “I

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As last-minute registration trends upward, event planners need to follow these tactics for event success.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Premium Swag: Unique conference merchandise that isn’t available to later registrants. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Next, make registration and check-in a breeze. Your Guide to Event Registrations. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event. Which is why it’s a must to make registration as smooth and impressive as possible. The Current State of Event Best Practices.

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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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Skift Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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. Event Marketing Roles : Specialists who promote and market events to target audiences.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Registration & Ticketing. Staying true to the trend of making the experience as harmonious as can be for your attendees, let’s talk registration. Platforms that offer an integrated feature of ticketing and registration go a long way in removing the barriers to entry to your event.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Registration forecasting for 2023 was the top challenge identified by Louisville Tourism’s Client Advisory Council members. The assessment included analysis of CAC members’ registration data, insights discovered about attendee behavior, and suggestions for how and when this information should be communicated.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this Event Tech episode, they’ll continue discussing the trends they noticed from the previous IMEX Frankfurt event, cool new logic utilizations, and…booze? One trend Brandt noticed at that event was that companies were more likely to identify their target audience than in the last decade. Let’s get to it!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

He expects this trend to continue as hybrid events continue alongside hybrid work situations for employees. Another trend was finding ways to bring team spirit into the WFH atmosphere. Trending: Good Vibrations. What trend not only survived the pandemic, but picked up steam?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A new report from mdg, also not yet published, reveals that 65 percent of registrations come in during the last 10 weeks. Here are three steps to address this challenge: Analyzing Registration Before you can figure out who hasn’t registered yet, you need to take a look at who has. This is where the power of data science comes in.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

Our 2021 Endless Event Trends guide predicted that one of the two realities would come true: either the COVID-19 vaccine would become widely available or the virus would remain a part of our everyday lives. Contactless registration & payment. CDC recommends having one CCO per 50 attendees on-site.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2021

Yet the biggest events in the world didn’t use it for the registration. ” Reading TechCrunch’s article about Sriram Krishnam joining the Andreessen Horowitz’s board, Will observes another trend in the world of investments in event platforms. They were still just a registration platform or an engagement app.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world. What about this year?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Trends Affecting Event Communities. What are the big trends that you see affecting community moving forward?” I would say there are 4 big trends ,” Erica responds. . You can drive registration but there’s also organic revenue that comes from proper engagement. Integrated community. . Will mentions upselling next.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania. A Transparency Trend?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AMGiNE automates and streamlines the Group Air booking process for Travel Management Companies, a tedious job that can take hours without the ability to automatically generate compliant trips from registration data. That includes websites, registration tools and agendas that might otherwise rely on paper and pencil.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

For example, be mindful of pop culture trends or references that your target audience might appreciate and incorporate them into your experiential strategy. Building a strong community around your brand has become a big trend in the events industry. How can you best create an emotional connection between them and your brand?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This blog post is by no means an act of fortune-telling; it’s based on current event trends and innovation. Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations. After all, as Einsteins of Events, we always put science first.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The events industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace and the best way to keep current is to look ahead and anticipate the trends coming for this year. AI — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a passing trend — it has become an indispensable tool. Here is what we’re keeping a close eye on in these coming months.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are a lot of exciting trends we’re seeing out there, but you’re going to see the same type of technology: hardware-based solutions.” Another current trend that Kylie mentions is data visualization. And then, when you walk up to registration that day, it says ‘Welcome Brandt’ in your native language.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 18, 2023

The post Registration now opens for 30th edition of ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post Registration now opens for 30th edition of ATM 2023 appeared first on Travel Daily. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 1-4 May.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Leverage Human-centric Event Tech Will Curran Tech trends eventually lead back to people. ” Curran went on to list all the ways artificial intelligence could help speed up the event planning process by drafting event marketing emails, registration forms, even agendas.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While leveraging planning and hospitality trends can help you give guests a fantastic, relevant experience, don’t forget to cover the basics first. Why not ask early-bird registrants to vote on their favorite t-shirt design? Can it be made more convenient for guests?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It is super-charging mobile event apps too, improving attendee registration, data capture, venue booking, and overall event management. When IBM’s Institute for Business Value released a “ 5 Trends for 2024 ” report, it also noted the fundamental need for trust amid technological change. The irony of this is not lost on me.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2019

This week, we bring you another fantastic trend that’s been creating its fair share of buzz. “We just get the face, last registration number. This way, you have a very clear separation between the registration companies that are collecting the information, and Zenus which is doing the biometric process. And how much?

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Event technology automates many processes, from registration, catering, and measuring event ROI. The events industry is growing increasingly digitalized and it’s our responsibility to keep up with trends should we want to see great event marketing success. Additionally, 20% save more than 360 hours per year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For a preview, we asked Eric Holmen, CEO of Splash , the event marketing software company that powers tens of thousands of business events each month, for trends in how organizers are adjusting their programs. The addition of a virtual option allows for dramatically higher registration rates, which can help build a marketing funnel.

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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.

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