Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. This year we stepped it up and surveyed hundreds of #Eventprofs to weigh in on the hottest trends for 2020. We could list out hundreds of trends but at that point is it even a trend? 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 24, 2019

The trends keep on coming, and today we’re tackling 2020 event design trends! And we’ve already covered business and marketing trends, so it’s time to get a little more creative. David is an e xperience designer, storyteller, public speaker, creative mind and puzzle solver. 2020 Event Trends.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. Three Event Trends to Boom This 2018. This is definitely one of the 2018 event marketing trends to watch! Experience is the best teacher, so why not experience some of the very best in event trends personally?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to another episode of #EventIcons, and this time around we’re talking 2020 event tech trends! In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design. In recent past episodes, we covered several 202o trends in the industry, including marketing and design.

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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. Holograms as Speaker Catcher “The No.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

He’s a sought-after consultant, speaker, writer and trainer. The post Meeting Safety Trends in 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Alan Kleinfeld, has more years in meeting management then he wants to admit, combined with nearly two decades of law enforcement experience. Contact him at alan@arrivemanagement.com.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Author, TEDx programmer, adventure seeker, speaker and proud father Joshua M. Read More: Meet the 2024 Platinum Choice Award Winners Meeting on Purpose Joshua M. Evans How do you take an event from a shared space to a shared purpose? Evans proposed focusing on perception.

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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

JUNE 15, 2023

However, we are continuing to see a trend of many attendees wanting to spend time outdoors. The trend of being outside is continuing to be a driver for events and plays a key role in many aspects of planning a meeting from the selection of a venue’s location and dining experiences to group activities and increased networking times.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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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. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Timekettles booth featured a Spanish speaker and an English speaker having a conversation in real time while their words were translated live. The company highlighted the capabilities of its latest product, W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds, which supports 40 languages in 93 accents.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

In addition to asking about the venue, the food and the speaker on a scale of one to five, ask, “Did you feel that you belonged?” Another game-changing use of AI is its ability to translate content in real time in the speaker’s voice, even if that speaker doesn’t know the translated languages. “It and “Did you meet anyone new?”

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

What do economic forecasts, vulnerable leadership, Asia trends, values-driven political actions and global social advocacy have in common? We asked PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat about the high-profile, diverse agenda at PCMA Convening Leaders for 4,000 meeting professionals in Houston this week.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Their insights reveal not only how Australia is bouncing back post-pandemic, but also the trends and innovations theyre seeing across the meetings and events industry. Discussing the trends shaping the industry, Swanson noted the increasing importance of sustainability and innovation. Sustainability is at the forefront.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. One of the biggest trends in the events industry is building an event community and doing community marketing. Speakers & Emcees. Do not book more speakers than you absolutely need to give attendees quality.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Arthur Brooks Shares Insights at DIAC24 Arthur Brooks , a Harvard School of Business professor and known happiness expert, stepped in as the opening keynote speaker at Destinations International s Annual Conference (DIAC24) in Tampa Bay in July 2024. Is There a Formula for Happiness? Alone in the Crowd? In 2023, U.S.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The perfect union of these two (seemingly mutually exclusive) event trends are hybrid events. A common misconception is that two cameras are enough to achieve production success, a shot of the speaker from head-to-toe and a tight shot from the chest up. So, which one will prevail? Why not both? We all know tally lights from TV studios.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

Transformative Impact of AI AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly, identifying trends and preferences that human planners might miss. Sustainability in Events Sustainability is no longer a trend but a necessity in event planning. Ready to plan a cutting-edge event that incorporates the latest global trends?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

Jaki Baskow reflects on celebrity booking trends in the top convention city In the 45 years talent broker Jaki Baskow has been booking celebrities in Las Vegas under the Baskow Talent brand, a lot has changed. He’s the best speaker I’ve ever booked. Prices, for one.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This year’s conference successfully attracted the highest attendance that ADMEI has seen in years with nearly 250 in attendance , from sponsors and exhibitors to speakers and attendees, including 91 first-time attendees. Exposure to the Latest Industry Trends Building expertise and credibility. Identifying new business opportunities.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. You can efficiently learn so much actually listening to the speaker. Even the most famous public speakers don’t just wing it. Speakers need to tailor the content to their audience. Choose key speakers wisely. So how do you do it?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Using Technology to Humanize Your Events and Other Trends in 2018. Catch more trends through the article we linked above.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

The second part of Events Reimagined by Hubilo focused on presenting key virtual and hybrid event trends that we’ll see more of going forward and shared advice on how best to adapt. . As a serial entrepreneur and highly in-demand speaker, he experienced some of the most iconic events and organised his own.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year. In terms of visual appeal, I have noticed a trend toward decor that enhances the natural setting of the outdoor venue.

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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. All these event tech trends might sound exciting to technology enthusiasts, but what about your average attendee?

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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. Networking Opportunities: Early access to networking events or one-on-one sessions with keynote speakers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Higher Quality Interactions At The Event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Make sure your virtual event covers everything they were coming to experience such as continuing education classes, the speakers they were looking forward to, networking opportunities, and product demos. Instead of banners or signage give sponsors virtual graphics that can go up before a speaker or session goes live. Make it Hybrid .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. One feature that was well-received in Frankfurt was the addition of an overflow area outside sessions where people can have one-on-one conversations with speakers.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 23, 2019

We’ve all been there, you’re at a conference, you’ve been waiting for months to hear a particular speaker. When the time finally comes, the speaker is just lackluster. It also allows for the speaker to more easily read the crowd. Anytime there is a podium used the speaker tends to stick behind it. Repeat this to yourself.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

Where speakers had years and years of experience of in-person engagements, they’re barely scratching the surface of virtual. The hot new trend in 2021 is accountability. Where it pertains to virtual event rehearsals, we’re talking about your speakers. Holding People Accountable.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2022

“Re-imagine yourself as the directorial, experience-creating superhero of tomorrow,” Jade Simmons, classical concert pianist and lauded transformational speaker, urged planners in this week’s Smart Chat Live! Audiences may be smaller now, but that trend could be an opportunity for planners to deliver value in new ways.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 15, 2024

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. Here are some other takeaways from the survey results: Who Chooses Speakers?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. That’s why securing an exciting, engaging speaker and creating a compelling, concise agenda is even more critical than for in-person events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2023

Johnny Cupcakes, founder and CEO, Johnny Cupcakes Johnny Cupcakes Speaker, DJ, designer, popup shop entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes has created a brand that is the epitome of experiential gifting. Sustainability and brand reliability are trending, and Citizen Watch commits to both. “You can’t give out another water bottle.

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