Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. It turned out clear.”

Logistics 314

Logistics Vendor Education Trade Show 314

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. According to a recent MPI Meetings Outlook survey, 85 percent of respondents expect to see price increases in ground transportation, and 38 percent expect those increases to be higher than 10 percent. Creative Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts.

Transportation 86

Transportation Sponsors Vendor Venue 86

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Guests will enjoy panoramic views from meeting areas that can be flexibly converted to the vendor’s needs during setup. The buildings are surrounded by a wide variety of hotels and restaurants and are within walking distance of robust public transportation options. New Zealand International Convention Centre contains 350,000 sq.

Venue 264

Venue Vendor Culture Location 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. When you entered the room, you were transported to an event in the country.” We have had incredible speakers from U.S.

Certification 246

Certification Preparation Sports Speakers 246

ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors.

Benefits 153

Benefits Vendor Destination Management Transportation 153

Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Should you source the venue and then the speakers? The second best time is today” Well, let us transport that old adage into events, and say that the best time to start planning your hybrid event was yesterday. Particularly in the world of events, it’s important to have a roadmap laid out before anything else.

Event Planning 317

Event Planning Production Events Audience 317

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. When will your speakers come on? Ensuring the location is easily accessible by transportation links is highly important. Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process.

Venue 246

Venue Conference Entertainment Audience 246

ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Planning Impacts Perception Hosting a large-scale corporate event is a massive undertaking, coordinating a variety of vendors to bring your brand to life in a way that aligns with your target audience. When check-in lines are long and slow, itineraries are confusing, or vendors are understaffed, guests take note.

Destination Management 193

Destination Management Vendor Events Advertising 193

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. Pre-recorded sessions allow for the speaker to join the right-side toolbar to answer questions asked in the Q&A panel with video participation in real-time. Grip is the event platform that makes networking and hosted-buyer conversations easier.

Platform 334

Platform Registration Sponsors Events 334

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? The top considerations when choosing your next bleisure event location includes safety, costs, access to all forms of transport, weather and climate, cultural impact, and availability of lodging. Authenticity involves making the right decisions every step of the way.

Trends 335

Trends Events Sustainability Sponsors 335

Social Tables

AUGUST 13, 2021

Host “crawls” and provide students with transportation. Partner with local transportation services to host museum event crawls, garden crawls, or market crawls. Recruit popular speakers or host TED Talks. Contact local businesses to sell tasty treats or invite energy drink vendors to get the party started.

Social Media 35

Social Media Events Promotion Online 35

Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are three critical steps: Rather than selling water at each food vendor, have dedicated water stations. Encourage the use of public transport. Instead, public transportation is a way to cut down on the number of carbon emissions that would arise if everybody arrived at your event by private car. Use local food trucks.

Event Apps 209

Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

If so, restaurant reservations, transportation, and other local accommodations may become more difficult to book as the event approaches. Not only can rehearsals help speakers and presenters become more confident, but they also ensure that the event planning team catches and corrects technical issues. Complicated vendor setup.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

Regular Audits Similar to the best practice of evaluating vendors on a regular basis, planners may want to implement regular sustainability audits to stay ahead of industry standards. There will be reporting requirements for companies holding events, and possibly for their employees attending events.

Planner 52

Planner Sustainability Site Selection Events 52

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Talk it out with your AV vendor. Tech changes quickly, and speakers may not need as much as you think. F ind cost savings tips for F&B, ground transportation, and venues, here. • Use hand-held mics (or podium mics if you speaker doesn’t need to move around) rather than more expensive lavaliers. • Want more?

Vendor 121

Vendor Events Contracts Contracts 121

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

VR headsets can transport in-person attendees beyond the screen and into presentations complete with 360-degree video and interactive data visualizations, while digital attendees can simultaneously join the live experience. Read our full Events Industry Forecas t in the Convene digital edition for November. Augmented and virtual reality.

Trends 98

Trends Social Media Event Apps Vendor 98

Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In addition to outlining how much you have to spend on the event overall, breakdown the budget for your party into various categories, including: Venue rental Food costs or catering services Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages Entertainment Decorations Guest transportation Party favors.

Vendor 29

Vendor Venue Entertainment Booking 29

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

After all, events can harm the planet in several ways, including excessive transportation emissions, energy consumption, and tons of food and paper waste. Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. LEED, APEX/ASTM, Green Key, and GreenLeaders).

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

After all, events can harm the planet in several ways, including excessive transportation emissions, energy consumption, and tons of food and paper waste. . Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. . ? Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

Event Planning 111

Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Transportation is a pivotal element of venue selection so that your guests can arrive on time without dealing with delays or unforeseen transit elements.” As you narrow your event venue choices, you must ask the following questions about location, transportation, accessibility challenges, and more.

Venue 93

Venue Booking Conference Vendor 93

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That means there are rich local resources and expert knowledge you can tap into to bring the top speakers, seminars, and more to your events. The city is continually investing in the public transport system—including a regional connector transit project in the works—to make your attendees’ outings across the metro area a breeze.

Meeting 98

Meeting Seminar Fashion Entertainment 98

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Learn from top speakers and network with your peers. The 2020 gathering will feature top speakers and networking opportunities.

Planner 115

Planner Events Incentives Trade Show 115

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 17, 2023

It is located in the heart of downtown Saint Louis and is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Include an FAQ page, template for speaker bios, and information about the event. A: Yes, attendees will have the opportunity to taste various ice cream flavors from different brands and vendors. Q: Is there a dress code?

Marketing 116

Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 116

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The Annual is the largest non-vendor confab in the world, uniting the global SaaS community both online and off. Perfectly placed between the start-up meet-ups and the large conventions, App Growth Summit LA 2019 will feature limited vendors and maximum connections and learning opportunities! Speakers are all leading industry experts.

Conference 141

Conference Events Technology Technology 141

Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

There are more than 300,000 wedding vendors operating in the United States which means you have plenty of options to choose from! The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses. Arrange transportation. Send your event schedule to your vendors.

Rehearsal 83

Rehearsal Vendor Insurance Venue 83

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Here are a few of the tools planners are using to make it happen: Silent conferences – Multiple speakers are able to present in the same space, while attendees wear special headphones that allow them to toggle between/choose a speaker. Improved transportation will make new destinations more viable. Looking at you Austin.).

Trends 167

Trends Meeting Planner Venue 167

Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Lets take a look at the key differences between the two in terms of meeting space, transportation, audiovisual, and program length. Transportation Needs While the current trend we are seeing with our clients hosting meetings is more domestic destinations, clients hosting incentive trips are continuing to go international.

Corporate Meeting 52

Corporate Meeting Incentives Meeting Transportation 52

Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2022

So, spend some time thinking about the topics your audience cares about, which speakers they’d most like to see, and which session formats are most conducive to a successful event. You’ll also want to ensure the physical venue you choose is ADA-compliant and accessible via public transportation. Consider sponsors and vendors.

Conference 78

Conference Prospect Events Vendor 78

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

Organization 91

Organization Social Media Insurance Events 91

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.) Securing talents (keynote speakers, presenters, entertainers, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Vendor Registration Social Media 62

ITA Group

JANUARY 28, 2022

Air and transportation. Vendor and speaker coordination. Vendor management. Air and transportation. We’re always two steps ahead of your needs, giving you back valuable time and creating a personal, seamless attendee experience. Budget management. Timeline management. Registration build and management. Production.

Management 52

Management Automotive Contracts Contracts 52

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Food service and other vendors. Speaker fees . Transportation and hospitality fees. Start Outreach to Partners, Speakers, and Sponsors . To get the most out of your event, you need to enlist the support of partners, speakers, and sponsors. Stakeholder role (speaker, sponsor, partner). Is it the speakers?

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Integrate brand messaging.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Social Media 88

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Bringing in local speakers or musicians. In each of these regions, vendors specializing in cannabis are growing dramatically. Rideable technologies like hoverboards are less expensive and more practical than traditional forms of transportation, plus they’re cutting-edge. Catering through local restaurants and microbreweries.

Trends 167

Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 167

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Usually, this person is working with vendors. Let’s say they need to go pick up something at a vendor. Or for example, let’s say a speaker get kicked off the stage by a band member or something like that. They’re working with the actual engineers working on the show. The A2 is usually the one running out.

Production 227

Production Management Vendor Events 227

Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 22, 2024

Understanding your goals will guide every decision you make, from choosing a venue to selecting activities and speakers. We further break down your budget into categories such as venue, catering, entertainment, transportation, and marketing and completely manage the event at our end. Set a Budget Establishing a budget is crucial.

Social Media 52

Social Media Seminar Events Vendor 52

Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

Moving Fast Meanwhile, about two miles south at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), RIMS staff were prepping for the arrival of their closing keynote speaker, racecar driver Danica Patrick. The suspect fled on foot, hijacking a car and setting off a manhunt that would last more than eight hours, according to CNN.

Event Apps 98

Event Apps Communications Communications Preparation 98