PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Is there a solution for putting an end to fake and predatory conferences? Be a speaker. Sounds like traditional association conferences’ calls for subject matter experts. That is to say, fraudulent conferences exist, and they are becoming a real problem for the meetings industry.”. Cover Illustration by Ollanski).

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

We have compiled a list of event marketing statistics—covering topics such as event budgets, event technology and event promotion—that you can use in your next event marketing presentation, conference, or call. Event Sponsorship. Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016). Bizzabo , 2016).

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She truly loves her job!

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2021

In 2016 and 2017, he was a student member of MPI who balanced his schoolwork with helping coordinate on-campus events and also working for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to understand the supplier side of the meetings business.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

In this article, we'll take a look at 12 of them and pull out key takeaways you can use to improve your own conferences, training seminars, and trade expos. Key Takeaway: The speakers (i.e. You need to secure Grade-A speakers for your conference as well. October 5, 2016. Netflix is a Joke Fest. Source: Twitter.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most important conference planning resources that organizers can refer to for all their event planning and event marketing needs. Event Sponsorship - Landing the Big Fish : Learn how to secure valuable sponsorships fro your next event in this webinar with Sales Hacker.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

JULY 23, 2019

Tito is headquartered in Ireland, where at the last official count in 2016 over 94% of the population was classed as white. Admission was a small conference we ran for event organisers last year in Chicago. In planning the event where possible I wanted the speakers to be Tito customers and so I asked the team for recommendations.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth. 2016 show: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, July 10–13.

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Looking to take your conference to multiple territories this year? These 10 event roadshow ideas will provide plenty of inspiration for your next mobile conference. Nail Your Speaker Lineup. These days they're known in the events community for their two flagship conferences: Onward and Explore. April 5, 2016.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2019

Web hosting company GitHub launched its first conference for software developers in 2015 at San Francisco’s Pier 70. It was a good fit — the venue’s raw, industrial atmosphere underscored the company’s funky DIY vibe — and the company brought GitHub Universe back to Pier 70 for its 2016 and 2017 editions. (Photos courtesy GitHub).

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 30, 2016

It’s a fundamental technique of microbiology, and also the animating principle behind ASM Microbe, the brand-new annual conference that the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) built from strands of two other annual conferences: its General Meeting and its Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC).

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 9, 2020

Key Takeaway: Whether you're hosting an hour-long lecture or a full-blown industry conference, we always recommend that you record your event sessions for future use. 2016 Presidential Debate. The 2016 American presidential race was one of the most divisive in recent memory. Source: USA Today. GET Creative. Source: USA Today.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2017

Webinars are a lot of work, but they also are a great way to share background information for an on-site flipped-learning session at a conference, fill people in on the latest in your field, and generally help grow the knowledge base of people in your industry. Oh, and those sponsorship dollars are not unwelcome, either!

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 1, 2019

Think is IBM's biggest conference of the year and features well-known speakers like Joe Montana and Tony Hawk; dozens of workshop sessions on various technology subjects; and plenty of networking opportunities. Maybe you need to bring in edgy speakers or partner with progressive companies. Source: IBM. IoT Exchange. Source: IBM.

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Bizzabo

MAY 14, 2018

At Facebook’s F8 Conference in 2018, event organizers created a lot of hype by giving out a free Oculus Go VR Headset to all attendees—even though the device wasn’t scheduled to hit the market yet. This includes sponsorships, speakers and exhibits. Source: VRfocus. But a little swag can also help create a lasting impression.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Gross revenue for Major League Baseball approached a record $10 billion in 2016 — the 14th consecutive year that baseball has posted record revenues. But the league has been able to cultivate new revenue streams from its digital-media company while also increasing sponsorship revenue. What accounts for the success?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

As Stacy Bare paced the stage at the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education’s (AORE) 2014 Annual Conference, he observed the crowd. AORE’s Annual Conference reflected the industry’s homogeneity. Coming out of that 2014 conference,” Wolowiec said, “we said, ‘There needs to be a change.’”. Illustration by Ping Zhu.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 16, 2019

Check out 12 of their best event examples and learn how to host better conferences, trainings, and seminars for your own company. The company hosts many highly regarded conferences, trainings, and experiential marketing events each year. Remember, not everyone will be able to attend your flagship seminar or conference.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Everyone knows that successful events are usually hosted in desirable venues and feature amazing, well-known speakers. The SAPPHIRE NOW conference happens in May every year and is a joint effort between SAP and ASUG, a trusted SAP advisor that trains many people how to use SAP products. Source: SAP User Experience Committee.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

It was founded in 2016 in Finland and has since grown to power over 10,000 events worldwide. Attendees can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via chat or video conference. The mobile app can also provide real-time information about the speakers, event agenda, sponsors, and more. Automatic sync with your website or app.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

But for larger events like a conference or a community-wide event, the attendee pool is likely to be a lot more dynamic. At a recent conference hosted by the company, planners put some of these personas to use in their own planning to create unique experiences for each. You’ll likely also benefit from creating an “events” page.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Whether you’re planning a 3-day conference or attending an international trade show, this guide will give you a more complete understanding of event strategies and how to maximize their impact. 1) Conferences These large scale events make up a significant portion of the events industry. Table of Contents. Types of Events.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Key performance indicators, such as 2016 attendance vs. 2015 attendance, show an increase, but at a lesser rate than last year’s survey. Here are some topline results from this year’s survey compared to last year’s: › Size of 2016 convention/meeting budget vs. 2015 convention/meeting budget : +1.7 percent from 2015 to 2016.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

It was founded in 2016 in Finland and has since grown to power over 10,000 events worldwide. Attendees can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via chat or video conference. The mobile app can also provide real-time information about the speakers, event agenda, sponsors, and more. Automatic sync with your website or app.

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Event Farm

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

PS – if you weren’t able to attend our roadshow, but wanted to check out one of our panel recordings, you can click here to access our Future of Event Marketing series for 2016. Don’t invite anybody and everybody; make sure that your guest list is targeted. Don’t be afraid to pull the plug on an event if all hell breaks loose.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

And I was going back through some old photos from like 2016, and I found one and I was like, “Oh yeah, I remember when I did that.” “I first got to meet you guys at IMEX in Vegas and I believe we were your last video interview of the entire conference”, he recalls. Benji Harris of Song Division , for instance.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 7, 2018

They can be a stand-alone event or part of a larger summit or conference. Gaining additional donations or revenue from ticket sales and sponsorships. Gainsight’s Sally Awards are announced at the annual Pulse conference whose attendees include most, if not all, of their recipients. December 1, 2016. Hersh (@jasonphersh).

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The stage is set, the speakers are prepped, your staff is ready—but if you can't get enough bodies to your event, it's all for naught. Use your event technology to integrate with social platforms that allow your attendees, speakers, and organizers alike to share content and awareness about your event. Source: Bizzabo.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

A few months before this announcement, I had a large conference where I pushed attendees further than they wanted to go by incorporating QR codes, iPads, and social media throughout the entire program. Opening morning (and the follow-ing days, too) of a conference in Las Vegas for 10,000 super-excited hair-dressers. Derek Anderson.

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