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Hybrid Meetings Doomed to Failure? Not So Fast

Velvet Chainsaw

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. In my opinion, the perfect hybrid meeting. The post Hybrid Meetings Doomed to Failure?

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Event Technology Awards 2019 – Meet the Judges

Event Industry News

As the Operations lead on upcoming events in Hong Kong, New York and Sydney, he is constantly working with a range of the latest event technologies to deliver these events successfully. Read the Event Tech Q&A here. Charlotte Hammerbeck, Director, Meetings Technology at GSK.

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Event Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight: Rick Stainton

Event Industry News

It has won the UK Event Agency of the Year award a record 5 times in last 11 years – in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018. If you could only use one piece of tech when working on an event, what would that be? The Event Technology Awards ceremony returns to Troxy on November 6, between the two days of Event Tech Live 2019.

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Event Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight: Craig Mathie

Event Industry News

I now lead the amazing team responsible for delivering the award-winning Bournemouth 7s Festival having worked my way up since joining the team in 2011. I sit on the General Council of the National Outdoor Events Association and work as a project manager for a select few mass participation sporting events. Brand Events.

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5 Meeting Industry Trends That Are Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game.

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5 Ways the Meetings Industry is Changing the Face of Events

Social Tables

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Webinar: Engage Your Audience Everywhere: Onsite, Online, On Demand

PCMA Convene

His current dedication is to prepare the meeting and event profession for the future of events. Brian’s first job as a meeting professional was during his service in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Visual Imagery Specialist. He has served in all aspects of the audiovisual industry over his two-decade career.

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