Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. What technology solutions should we pay attention to? Our 22 event trends guide is based on our own extensive research and the knowledge of event professionals hosted on our podcasts. The New Normal & COVID-19 Compliance.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! What emerging technologies will become mainstream? Through extensive research, the Endless team compiled the most comprehensive 2021 event trends guide you’ll find. What’s Included In The 2021 Event Trends Guide?

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events. At PRG, our skilled corporate events division has utilized a myriad of innovative technologies to achieve this, which can greatly benefit event planners and producers.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Endless Events’ 2023 Event Industry Trends Guide includes insights based on our years of experience in events and our team’s proprietary research into event trends. Next, we introduce eight trends that savvy event planners are embracing in 2023 and three that aren’t worth your time or attention this year. Want a few spoilers?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While the way forward might have been uncertain a year ago, the path is now becoming very clear: event technology should be at the core of your event strategy. This blog post is by no means an act of fortune-telling; it’s based on current event trends and innovation. Step Aside, Event Technology Coming Through!

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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

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. This year, we took the time to explore the pros and cons of AI, and the importance of making sure your technology is good and ready for your event. Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler How can you use technology to travel better?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Technology should reflect the needs of specific audiences. Can the use of technology be measured with ROI?

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2021

He has a 20-year history in thought leadership, experiential events, and technology. ” Hybrid Event Trends: Keep Doing Virtual & Bring Back In-Person! ” Hybrid Event Trends: Creating Models For The Future. Sarah brings the conversation to current trends in the events industry: the hybrid models.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. They all host annual technology user conferences. Founded by J.B. A lot changes every year in our industry,” Miller says.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Technology : Cybersecurity is a tired subject (like C19), but it’s not going anywhere (like C19). The post Meeting Safety Trends in 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Here are some things to consider.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

McKinsey & Company has found the biggest trends in hiring for the hospitality industry and developed a method for choosing the best employees. Technology Creates New Staff Roles. People will need to be hired to design and manage these new customer-oriented technologies. Flexible Schedules. will be remote.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

When it comes to eventcore’s technology, Lochner said, “We knew we had to build it, or we had to buy it.”. MPAV’s diverse toolset has so far given it protection from this trend. The post MeetingPlay and Aventri Acquire Eventcore, Customizable Registration Technology appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

“Automation is littered with the bodies of technology companies that don’t understand our unique industry,” she said. Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups. We asked Volmrich to share the trends PURE Local Services is seeing.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

Travel managers can give travelers assurance by using technology and tools to keep them informed at every stage—as they plan and book a trip, before they go and while they’re on the move—putting all the information they need at their fingertips,” Ouk continued. “The This concern is driving the trend to electric and hybrid vehicles.

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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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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly. Then, they also address how certain people might simply be reluctant to embrace event technology, such as Metaverse or VR. Event trends are there once you’ve mastered the basics of knowing your audience.”

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The hospitality industry stands at the threshold of a transformative era propelled by rapid technological advancements. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Corporate travel is entering a new era with changing policies that incorporate and prioritize employee wellness, modern technology and sustainability. From our own research, third-party sources and knowledge from Travelport’s TMC customers, we’ve identified six trends that are waking up the sector and driving big changes in corporate travel.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Now, it’s time to take a look back and see where did audience response technology go during this time. 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.

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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.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2021

One of the biggest trends event profs can expect for 2021 pertains to expectations. So as we transition from low-resolution live streams and sloppy Zoom experiences , we begin to look around at the available technology. And where it comes to technology, we were borderline comatose. The 2020 Emmys As A Case Study.

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Endless Events

MAY 26, 2022

While the metaverse is not a fully-fledged event trend just yet, there is no denying that metaverse events will become increasingly more popular in the years to come. Tune in to this educational episode about up-and-coming trends: from web 3.0 For many, it’s just another futuristic trend they cannot wrap their heads around.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Our team just loves all things technology! And as a state of the art production company, we make a point to stay up to date with the latest trends. This incredible piece of technology connects you to clients and coworkers everywhere. Their technology allows you to conference in participants from any corner of the planet.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! ” Nick agrees.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 12, 2024

Once a distant concept, this technology has become indispensable for creating more efficient, engaging, and personalized events. AI excels in this arena by utilizing predictive analytics to forecast the optimal venue size based on expected attendance, previous events, and current trends.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

That is why we cornered Cvent Senior Vice President of Sales Brian Ludwig at Cvent Connect in San Antonio to ask what he saw as the future of event technology—and what meeting profs can do now to prepare for it. Advances in event technology can help package and streamline content, so it is socially saleable and a possible new revenue stream.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2020

It’s time to tackle one of the hottest trends of the year, heat maps for events! So, you already know that here at Endless we love discussing event trends. And who better to tell you all about it than Will Curran, our host, and the trend guy himself? But today, it’s time for heat maps to take the stage.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2024

and Alex Berube, co-founder of New York City-based Reposite to discuss this trending technology topic. You can take years of post-event surveys, which is something that I think no one ever had done prior to that, and sort them with generative AI to see patterns and trends.” Ask AI to take more time and/or check its work.

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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. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

From evaluating what Starlink might mean for the events industry to brainstorming about facial recognition technology , they never shy away from having a heated discussion about the future. If I wrote my event trends guide in like November, I would not have guessed that CES would not have happened this year, for example.”

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