PCMA Convene

JUNE 9, 2017

When PCMA Education Conference 2017 opens at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on Sunday afternoon, attendees can expect to encounter something new — maybe just a tad uncomfortably so. Click on the speaker’s name to go to the full interview. “Because that is the ultimate path to growth.”

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

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. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In 2017, the pair launched Making Vinyl — an event for vinyl manufacturers, retailers, packagers, record label representatives, music brokers, artists, musicians, and enthusiasts to delve into vinyl’s rebirth alongside rock-star keynoters like Little Steven of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Across the Pond.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. This year’s group is no exception.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 22, 2017

According to the 2017 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a survey conducted by the U.S. Can the same be said about business events? Convene asked Joan Eisenstodt, who as chief strategist for her firm Eisenstodt Associates consults on event design. . Joan Eisenstodt. Not even remotely, and it’s not just in sessions.

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Decibel Management

MARCH 27, 2021

Welcome to Decibel Event Management’s Talent Spotlight series where we highlight great keynote speakers, presenters, performers and other talent to enhance your in-person or virtual event. It will be a great resource to you the next time you’re planning an event. This one’s for the event peeps among us.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

I expect that high-tech events themselves will help transition the rest of the events space into using next-gen tools. How can hosting events that showcase the latest technologies not rub off on convention centers? Meetings Will Matter More Than Ever . Chris Durso, Executive Editor. I’m a terrible trend spotter.

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zkipster

APRIL 28, 2017

There’s no sugar-coating it: if you can’t change something about your attendees, people won’t remember your event. Successful events have a powerful impact on people, reshaping the way they view themselves and others. Well, if you think that designing and delivering event experiences alone is the essence of planning, then yes.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. What is event marketing? potential attendees), distribution channels and pricing for the event. Why is event marketing important?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Event Details. Startup Grind 2017 Global Conference. 21–22, 2017 Fox Theatre Redwood City, California. Sometimes called “the United Nations for startups,” the Startup Grind Global Conference is an annual event designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. Couldn’t make this event work without it!” .

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Learn how robots, drones and Elvis can help you deliver an experience that your attendees will never forget in this list of 20+ creative corporate event ideas. The entertainment you decide to showcase at corporate events can make or break your the experience of your attendees. 4 Tips for Planning Corporate Event Entertainment.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you're responsible for event organizing or marketing, you are probably over-stressed, constantly busy and lacking the resources you need to learn and grow as a professional. We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. For more information, check out our event resources home.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2018

Lisa VanRosendale, senior vice president of client development for the brand experience agency FreemanXP, was one of PCMA’s Event Designer of the Year finalists. After the 2017 meeting, 100 percent of attendees said they would attend another Siebel conference. Lisa VanRosendale. on March 3. on March 3.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance — +3.6 percent in the 2016 survey.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 6, 2017

Last Friday, Event Leadership Institute Executive Director Howard Givner took the stage at techsytalk LIVE 2017 , a two-day event tech conference in the heart of Midtown, New York. 75% of attendees say networking is their primary reason to attend an event. etouches (@etouches) June 2, 2017. techsytalk.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

The Congress, held every other year, features cutting-edge medical information, key-note speakers, education sessions, and abstracts detailing the latest advancements in the field. The 2015 Congress, held in Toronto, attracted about 7,500 attendees; the 2017 Congress is slated for Berlin. But ISTH didn’t want to rush in.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

. • For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. This event originally was just for our state but now is becoming a regional event. •We Have had to cut special events (receptions, keynote, concert) budgets. Lowered meeting costs. More outreach.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2018

Hope, CMP, would have earned it — by overseeing the overhaul of the the 105-year-old institution’s national triennial event. Kellen came on board in 2013 with Hope as the point person, helping the organization execute on the plan that was already in place for its 2014 event in Salt Lake City. million girls.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

2017 GameStop Conference and WB Injustice eSports Tournament. This event provided diabetes screenings, educational opportunities and follow-up access to primary care to underserved populations in downtown Indianapolis. G Events and Catering’s Draper event, Boston, MA. An old jailhouse for an event space?

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Each event will host 2,500 attendees or more next year. will welcome 21 citywide conventions and special events in 2018, with 422,434 total room nights and an economic impact of $361 million,” said Elliott L. affords meeting organizers access to expert speakers, federal policymakers, and industry sponsors. In 2017, D.C.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 6, 2018

Your event website works as the online representative for your event. Not only is it the official point of contact for you and your attendees, it is also a reflection of what your event is all about and the ideologies guiding it. In the most basic sense, event websites work as a deal-maker or a total deal-breaker.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2016

In one of Convene ‘s surveys last year , more than half of the event organizer participants told us that they do not intentionally choose a lineup of presenters from a diversity perspective, nor is it important to their organization and/or their audience that male and female speakers are equally represented on their conference stage.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The last time NSBE held its convention in Pittsburgh in 2012, the event left behind more than $15 million dollars in direct spending. “I — GM Diversity (@GM_Diversity) April 12, 2017. — Northrop Grumman (@NG_Careers) April 11, 2017. — John Deere Jobs (@JohnDeereJobs) April 6, 2017.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Read on to find out why we expect more diversity in business-event speakers, why we think relationships will be key to improved event security, and why we are following the rise of artificial intelligence and cognitive-enhancing drugs. Diversifying the Stage. David McMillin, Editor . From Congrats! You have an all male panel!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. What is event marketing? potential attendees), distribution channels and pricing for the event. Why is event marketing important?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Often, the comments give us as much or more insight than other metrics in terms of what’s on event organizers’ minds. In no particular order, here’s what they had to say: Choosing the right event technology without blowing the budget. Content design. Finding the intel needed to plan events in other countries.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 28, 2018

GA also has created a pledge: “I will not serve as a panelist at a public conference when there are no women on the panel,” with the definition of a panel as three or more speakers. And next time figure out how to make your event more welcoming. At press time, more than 350 men and women had signed the pledge. GA responds: “Try harder.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 30, 2018

There are those that create brilliant events and then there are those that create pure brilliance and infuse it into every minute facet of an event; intricately playing innovation and creativity like a well-written symphony. This feat of event brilliance took place on Nov. The latter is McNabb Ro ick.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

Amazon is a leader in the event space. The numbers are in: live, in-person events are critical to company success, according to 84% of Vice President and C-Level executives. Amazon, the online retail behemoth, clearly agrees and understands the power of event marketing. The Events. The Rise of Amazon. Ready for the list?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2018

PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 Keynote Speaker Neri Oxman, professor at the MIT Media Lab. ” — Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, vice president of events and education, Risk Management Society. Phillip Jones, 2017 PCMA Education Foundation Chair; Claire Smith, 2018 PCMA Board Chair; and Sherrif Karamat, newly named CEO of PCMA.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The next wave of breakthrough innovations will bring startups and business events together. Hundreds of startup founders met face-to-face with potential investors during prescheduled “investor office hours” or met more casually in “investor lounges” or at networking events. Illustration/Pui Yan Fong).

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Pico’s Darren Lim says event planners can learn from big-ticket B2C events like ChinaJoy and Ultra Music Festival. Engagement is everything and event professionals are scrambling to find ways to connect with attendees by creating an environment where people want to be. In turn, this makes the event more positive and memorable.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2018

After wrapping up what he felt was another successful Risk Management Society (RIMS) conference in 2017, RIMS vice president of events and education, Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, got some disturbing feedback: Multiple women said they had felt out of place at the event. That change had to start at the top. RIMS18 Diversity Meetup.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 25, 2016

Before the speaker, Travel Channel’s Brian Unger, took the stage, the volunteer conference organizers announced next year’s conference destination host, Greater Palm Springs, and we watched a short, fun video about this resort location. Several of us wondered aloud what the Tiffany-blue boxes might signify or contain.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

“What we do,” Thiemo Gillissen, the event’s co-founder and partner, told Convene, “is a business conference done differently.”. First impressions can be everything, hence the name of the event, which is held every year in Graz, Austria. Our program is designed to fit our four pillars [growth, talent, media, and tech].

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

When event organizers think of Salesforce , their minds most likely drift to Dreamforce, the company’s massive flagship experience that takes over San Francisco in early October with 170,000 attendees and 3,000 breakout sessions. The on-site schedule at World Tour is designed with short attention spans in mind. GIVING AWAY EDUCATION.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Other key benchmarks, like room-block size, reflect greater fluctuations, indicating that there are other factors at work besides the economy that affect the way event organizers do business. presidential election, during a time of political upheaval, were nonetheless cautiously optimistic about how their events would fare this year.

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