Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Ken Sterling, executive vice president of BigSpeak Speakers Bureau reported that associations and other events that focus on the exposition component aren’t even considering hybrid. Expos are a place for attendees to meet with vendors, which allows them to be able to see and touch new products. The Virtual Advantage.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual event platform features to look for?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. This is a tech conference, after all—participants know how to manage virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. These two creative programs could be a roadmap for doing just that. Mark Catuogno.

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Meeting Rehearsal Sponsors Virtual Events 264

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Logistics and Operations: Ensuring Seamless Execution The success of your in-person conference largely depends on meticulous attention to logistics and operations, ensuring all key functionalities are in place to create a seamless event experience. Smaller events may require 6-12 months of lead time.

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Conference Management Automation Social Media 105

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Few industries were more impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than the events industry. Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The Best Speakers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Included below are several key takeaways from pandemic-era events that meeting organizers will want to strongly consider as they plan the remainder of their 2022 events. Just because you’re hosting a trade show in an exciting new hybrid format doesn’t mean you can’t rely on traditional virtual event elements.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

And as outlined above, feedback helps immensely when building your event marketing strategy. Additionally, you can host webinars, virtual events, and giveaways or create ambassador programs tailored to their wants, needs, and interests. BUILDING AN EVENT MARKETING STRATEGY . Choose the best way to deliver your content.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

Some vendor organizers who are really savvy with their business discuss it, but on a whole, the events industry doesn’t recognize the value that event attendee data holds. But we have so many solutions for how you can simply introduce physical and virtual event programming and consolidate the two.”

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Platform Events Website Sponsors 317

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. An integrated mobile app and package pricing means you can purchase one license for an unlimited number of events. Where to learn more: notified.com/event-solutions. Cvent: New Vendor Marketplace.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. What type of virtual event software will you use?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

.” The Biggest Event Tech Prediction For 2022 Is Community. This brings us to the next event tech prediction for 2022: 365 community model. “Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy.

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Platform Events Trends Attendee 317

Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With event technology, it is now possible to host virtual events, conferences, and trade shows, and reach a larger audience globally. The event technology has made it possible to simulate in-person events using virtual booths and stages, allowing attendees to interact with each other and engage in the event.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Social Media 130

Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

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Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 85

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Send session and event reminders, registration deadline alerts, and communicate changes Provide swag bags to your event attendees. Allow vendors and brand-related companies to set-up trade show-style booths where they are able to provide informational materials and give event attendees promotional items.

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Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Remember, diversity and inclusion have a critical impact on event success. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Determine all venue access time for staff and exhibit sponsors.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Because there will be absolutely nothing ever in this world that will replace face to face events” “But actually, from my point of view, the biggest advantage when it comes to virtual or hybrid event platforms is actually we, as organizers, could nurture a community.

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Sustainability Events Platform Venue 267

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether hosting a live, virtual, or hybrid event, rehearsing is an important part of the planning process, especially when digital technology or media are involved. While rehearsals are critical for virtual event success , they are also a vital part of in-person event success. Complicated vendor setup.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Not sure you need event technology? of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Like most businesses, you’re probably seeing an increased budget allocation for events, so you need event technology that can run all of your events — no matter the format, size, or type — more easily.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 98

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. . ? Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., But virtual events aren’t without impact on the environment. Host events earlier in the day to encourage the use of natural light. ?

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Event Planning Sustainability Events Virtual Events 111

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Event technology is any tool, app, or software that helps you plan, execute, and measure an event.

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Event Technology Technology Technology Registration 105

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 18, 2021

The second place winner of an algorithmic bias bounty contest sponsored by Twitter showed how Twitter’s image-cropping algorithm cropped out people with white or grey hair. Courtesy of Twitter ). The institute extended the deadline until Sept. Twitter Algorithmic Bias Bounty Challenge Results. Curt Wagner is digital editor of Convene.

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Proposal Automation Sponsors Website 115

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 18, 2023

of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Chat Channels The best events are interactive. Audience Reactions According to Bizzabo data , 52.9%

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Management Sponsors Registration Speakers 110

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In short, an internal event proposal. Created by an event organizer for sponsors who might be willing to sponsor the event. Sponsorship remains one of the most popular ways to fund an event, and an event proposal can function as a sponsorship proposal for securing these sponsorship deals.

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Proposal Prospect Sponsors Events 118

Stova

JANUARY 9, 2025

Grouping cybersecurity vendors next to cloud storage providers and IT management software exhibitors not only enhances attendees understanding of the tech stack but also positions these exhibitors as essential components of a cohesive solution. Use your event app and virtual event platform to prompt exhibitors to engage with each other.

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Panel Event Apps Trade Show Networking 52

Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Virtual event management The quick rise of online events has quickly forced us to take our know-how of in-person event management and adapt it to the virtual world. The five steps of event management Now we’ve got the basics out of the way, let’s dive into the five basic steps of event management.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Here are some telling statistics about event tech: 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events ( Bizzabo , 2023) 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5%

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Management Registration Vendor Event Apps 98

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

During the event executives discuss industry trends and future plans and build confidence leading to bigger contracts. Virtual and Hybrid Events Virtual events are online only, a hybrid event combines in-person and online elements so people can attend from anywhere and enhance engagement with a virtual event platform.

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Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 62

Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

Here’s how to confidently communicate with your attendees, sponsors, and partners. Event marketers are no strangers to last-minute changes and crises. Best practices for maintaining an update log on your event website: Provide a date for your updates to demonstrate that you are actively monitoring the situation.

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Conference Speakers Vendor Registration 128

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sustainable Event Planning Checklist After you set a foundation for sustainable practices, you can focus on planning. Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

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Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

Bizzaboo

MARCH 13, 2023

Despite the return of in-person events, virtual events are here to stay. In fact, 93% of event professionals plan to invest in virtual events moving forward. In large part, that’s because more than 80% of event organizers agree that virtual events help them reach a wider audience.

Virtual Events 52

Virtual Events Registration Promotion Social Media 52

Eventtia

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Organizing virtual events has become a popular way of connecting with people and sharing information. With the advancement of technology, there are now several sophisticated platforms that have all the features necessary to successfully organize, host and manage virtual events. What Is Virtual Event Software?

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Virtual Events Platform Registration Trade Show 48

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. Successful virtual events that are driving sponsor revenue.

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Virtual Events Trade Show Contracts Contracts 98

ITA Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Many meeting organizer debates are currently taking place on whether a virtual conference can bring as much ROI to sponsors as an in-person conference. There are pros and cons to both types of events, but putting on your event marketing hat a little differently can help drive home the best return. Mark Fisher.

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Sponsors Virtual Events Advertising Platform 62

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

From platforms, tools and production considerations to innovative pricing models and fostering collaborative environments where vendors work beautifully together, you’ll come away with proven ideas you can add to your own playbook for 2022 and beyond. Domain G: Meeting or Event Design. Sponsored by: EIC Submission Pending.

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