Event Industry News

MAY 17, 2018

Event Tech Live (ETL) is accepting speaker applications for the 2018 show which takes place 7-8 November in London, UK. Conferences / Meetings. Exhibitions / Trade Shows. All submissions must be received prior to 29th June 2018. Music / Outdoor / Sport.

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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. In 2018, I’ll be looking to hear many new voices. From Congrats! You have an all male panel! .

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 25, 2018

This wasn’t just any client, this group of disruptors was charged up and looking for a partner to build a conference like no one had ever seen before. The educational program was diverse and intense with speakers talking about managing the change, moving it forward and inspiring people to ignite action.

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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. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

Whether you are running a conference for customers, partners or a larger conference, the right space makes all the difference. These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. From gathering speakers to securing sponsors, your to-do list seems to be never-ending. Source: EventMB.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. In the first quarter of 2018, I’ve booked more business than all of 2017.) Our industry conferences are the obvious places to provide this education.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 13, 2018

Disclaimer: Events which have passed at the time of writing as well as unconfirmed events in 2018 are not included in this list. 1) F8 - Facebook Developers Conference. Description: Facebook’s annual conference dedicated to developers and entrepreneurs who build products and services around the platform. 2) Google I/O 2018.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 16, 2018

Fun fact: the testing community often uses my term “peer conferences” for their get-togethers, due to a chat about meeting design I had with tester James Bach at the 2004 Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference.) We intend to run a more streamlined UnExpo at future TestBashes and encourage other conferences run them too!

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the signature aspects of the meetings industry is the many inspiring, educational and fun annual conferences scheduled throughout the year. The Special Event 2018. IACC-Americas Connect 2018. April 16–18, Chubb Hotel and Conference Center, Philadelphia. 2018 National Planning Conference. 1, Ernest N.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 25, 2018

Attending annual international events and conferences gives an insight into how the event industry has transformed. The 2018 events will show a leap into various event features like event technology, event networking, marketing and so on. The EventTechLive awards will take place in November in 2018. Event Production Show.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Cvent’s platform enables organizations to create and manage events of all sizes, ranging from small meetings to large conferences and trade shows. Healthcare: Assisting organizations in managing medical conferences, training events, and patient education workshops. Is Cvent a CRM?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Anya-Anyielle Reed, trade show operations manager for Solar Energy Trade Shows, said her anxiety inspires her. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Event Manager, External Speaker and Production | SpectraForce | Stamford, CT. Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Learn More. New York City, NY. Portland, OR.

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Floktu

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The revised program consisted of videos featuring individual speakers as well as sessions led by multiple speakers. Microsoft’s Build Conference. Instead, the software giant decided to adapt the developer conference to a digital event. As in past years, conference keynote speakers streamed for free.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

CSE(Canadian Special Events) Live is a conference for planners, vendors, and other professionals in the events industry to network and share ideas on the work they do. It’s hugely valuable for anyone working in the events industry, so when I was presented with the opportunity to attend CSE Live 2018, there’s no way I could have given it up.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

According to the Event Marketing 2018: Benchmarks and Trends report , t he majority (84%) of leadership—Vice President and C-Suite—believe in-person events are a critical component of their company’s success. Bizzabo , 2018). Between 2017 and 2018 the number of companies organizing 20 or more events per year increased by 17%.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Gone are the days of static schedules that shuffle through speaker after speaker while attendees remain seated. By creating “journey maps” at a recent conference, the team was able to outline completely different experiences for attendees based on their personas. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. Some felt that was a step too far.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 29, 2018

Be sure to connect at the 2018 Go West conference taking place in Edmonton on Feb 12/13, 2018 at the Marriott Cree River Resort, featuring unique speakers sharing innovative topics like design, entertainment, floral design, planning strategies and even chocolate making. Heading West this month?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A report from Tourism Economics reveals that, while international travel increased by six percent in 2018, the U.S. While Sacks noted that there is no direct correlation between a decline in international tourists and international conference attendees, the data does raise questions about the appeal of the U.S.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2018

ILEA Live is a yearly conference held for the association members to meet in one place, network, grow professionally and stay informed on what is happening globally. IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33. ILEA Live 2018. What is ILEA Live? ILEA Education. ILEA Denver Blog.

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Bizzabo

JULY 6, 2018

5) Virtual Suggestion Box - If attendees have gone to your event in previous years, let the lead-up time be an opportunity for them to offer suggestions on the event content, speaker lineup, and even food menu. Catchbox is a microphone that you can throw across the room to another speaker. Source: daytona.co.uk.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 5, 2017

Recently, Smart Meetings had the pleasure of attending the Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado’s first-ever two day annual conference. The Annual MIC Conference and Trade Show, traditionally a one-day event, was extended to become a two-day conference this year.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Anya-Anyielle Reed, trade show operations manager for Solar Energy Trade Shows, said her anxiety inspires her. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. And the Twittersphere erupted in fury and demanded change after a speaker shared how she was denied entry to a conference because she arrived with her still-breastfeeding baby. Some felt that was a step too far.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 10, 2019

The events team had some experience with understanding of how the scents — which came from a collection of 56 diffusers strategically placed around the convention center — would play out via a test at a PCMA Asia-Pacific conference in Bangkok in November of last year. “We There’s never been a trade show at Convening Leaders,” Almond said.

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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

In 2018, Forbes named it the best company to work for and the organization is regularly commended for its support of women in the workplace. The 2018 event welcomed over 170,000 attendees, well-known speakers (like former U.S. Everything about the conference is huge and well done. May 16, 2018. Source: Salesforce.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2019

The move will see the seven day global aerospace, defence and space trade event, which has traditionally included a public weekend, become a five day trade event (Mon-Fri), removing the public weekend. The Farnborough International Airshow is one of the world’s most important aerospace trade events.

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Eventbase

OCTOBER 2, 2018

At large conferences with several tracks for multiple roles, attendees sign up with different goals about who they’ll meet and what conversations they’ll have at your event. EventManager reported that 82% of corporate event organizers said networking is their attendees’ number one priority at events in 2018.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

With conferences borrowing elements from music festivals like Glastonbury and Clockenflap or fan festivals like Comic-Con , we are now seeing live music, comedy, celebrities, fantastic food, and interactive experiences at business events. Darren Lim. Increase Engagement. Ultra Music Festival is another instructive example of festivalisation.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 24, 2019

As of 2018, it was ranked as the second highest-valued semiconductor chip manufacturer (behind Samsung) and the 46th largest U.S. The Visual Cloud Conference. The Visual Cloud Conference is a joint effort between IBC (the world’s most influential media, entertainment, and technology show) and Intel. Source: AI Authority.

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Bizzabo

JULY 5, 2019

This is why 64% of marketers believe trade shows and events are a key source for new business and new prospects. Speaker Opportunities. Exhibit at trade shows. Attending relevant trade shows is a must for placing your brand where your customers are. User Conferences. Event Sponsorships.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 19, 2019

Apple’s event marketing team also plays host to a few famous gatherings, including the highly anticipated annual WWDC conference (mentioned below). Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is the company's biggest event of the year. First, build excitement for your conference or expo. Let's dive in! Source: YouTube.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The initial event app contained a defined list of features that were enough to help attendees out with the basics of the event such as agenda, schedule, speakers, etc. . – Conference Apps. Hence features such as Q&A, itinerary management and yes, networking, are of prime importance in such a mobile app for conferences.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Automobile trade shows dominate America’s expos. New York International Auto Show. The New York International Auto Show takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from April 18 to April 28. During the 2018 event, 43 vehicle manufacturers let visitors and journalists check out their cars.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Before the coronavirus outbreak, virtual events were estimated to grow from $14 billion in 2018 to $18 billion in 2023. Whether it’s one-on-one interviews, virtual panel discussions or TED-style presentations by keynote speakers, virtual events are great ways to attract and keep an audience. Meetings and Conferences.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

“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. It was a lot of fun” Tahira Endean and Michelle Bruno are also joining us for the beginning of the #EventIcons special, with Tahira being one of the original hosts of the show.

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