Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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2018 Event Ideas Venues Tech 114

Gallus Events

MAY 15, 2017

If you are running a longer duration event, like a congress, you will probably be used to a much quieter room come the end of your final day. When I ran event departments for several associations we always expected a bit of a drop off by the final part of the afternoon at our conferences. Can Gallus Event help you in 2017?

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Sponsorships 2017 Consulting Conference 124

Gallus Events

MAY 9, 2017

Everyone seems to be an event organiser these days. You can’t walk down a street or pop into a shop without seeing various flyers, leaflets or notices advertising events. But at many events the professional event organisers seem to be missing. Again, I wonder who was behind this and what event experience they had.

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Banking Advertising 2017 Hotels 133

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2016

To be an event professional is to wear many hats. That’s on top of staying abreast of the latest industry trends and current events that can affect the outcome of your next meeting or event. 7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read. 7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read.

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2016 Event Planning 2017 Meeting Planning 41

PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. Morgan plans her tours using some of the same skills and insights that event designers employ — her events just happen to be mobile. No, Don’t Give Them the Generic.

Meeting Design 40

Meeting Design Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels 40

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895.

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2012 2017 Education Conference 48

Converve

MAY 26, 2017

The main target of many business events today is networking. Of course, event organizers consider how to best organize business networking and matchmaking at their trade fair, congress or event. A quarter of the surveyed trade fair, congress and event managers have already implemented matchmaking software.

B2B 40

B2B Advertising 2017 Event Management 40

Converve

MAY 26, 2017

The main target of many business events today is networking. Of course, event organizers consider how to best organize business networking and matchmaking at their trade fair, congress or event. A quarter of the surveyed trade fair, congress and event managers have already implemented matchmaking software.

B2B 40

B2B Advertising 2017 Event Management 40

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

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. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 158

Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

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.

Meetings 157

Meetings 2016 Trade Shows Social Media 157

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. Derek Anderson.

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2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

The appetite for experiential tours among those who come to Portland for meetings and conventions has grown noticeably in the last two years, Morgan said. Morgan plans her tours using some of the same skills and insights that event designers employ — her events just happen to be mobile. No, Don’t Give Them the Generic.

Travel 74

Travel Event Design Food and Beverage Hotels 74

Slido

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Event attendees crave experiences that’ll sweep them off their feet. This so-called experience economy has powered the events industry over the past decade. As the demand for live experiences grows, so does the event planners’ need for innovative event ideas that will impress clients and create meaningful moments for the attendees.

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Wireless 2003 Speakers 2017 99

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Well for starters, don’t blink.

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2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

In 2017, despite having organised events for almost twenty years, I ran my first completely online event. We had over 500 paying attendees over an eight hour event. 17 things I learned running my first live online event. Set measurable objectives when running an online event. Here’s what I learned.

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Meeting Design Speakers Events Technology 138

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 30, 2016

So many of us were in and out of the office in August as we traveled to the many industry events and/or tried to squeeze in a summer vacation. Also, the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) latest rankings of international meeting destinations introduced a new city to its No. Prepping for CL 2017.

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