Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

CEO, Chris Newlands, told Event Industry News: “Spelfie aims to positively disrupt the $144 billion events marketing and sponsorship industry, allowing brands to increase revenues by driving event attendees, influencers and their traffic directly to the brands’ websites. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

We will see the rise of AI-powered tech that will provide suggestions such as which sessions attendees might want to add to their agendas, which exhibitors they should meet onsite, or even which delegates they should connect with to discuss shared interests. Emerging technology within the meetings and event space is set to follow suit.

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Socio Events

JUNE 14, 2021

If you are an event manager, the urgency to pivot from in-person events to digital experiences in 2020 was likely a big challenge. The year 2020 forced event organizers to replace in-person events with virtual events to provide a safe environment for attendees. Thankfully, you did a great job! What is a Hybrid Event?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2020

COVID-19 has resulted in many organisers pivoting from in-person to online events as a way of retaining some of their activity in 2020. It feels to me that there is much more of a broadcasting mentality needed as if the content is good it will attract audiences and generate sponsorship, making delegate revenue less important.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

You really need to use tech to extract unique insights from the information you collect, plus add some of your vast event experience to really breakthrough with new event ideas. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Click To Tweet.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 3, 2023

We provided the registration tool and our Digital Venue served as a virtual stage for those who could not attend physically. Afterwards, our CTO, Iván García, will present informational content for non-tech people about low-code or no-code tools. It was our preferred networking model in the British capital before 2020.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Others, however, might seem a little bit too daunting for a novice planner, but they’re just what innovative and tech-savvy planners are looking for. Unique Venues For In-Person Events. Instead, planners should consider hosting their event in unique and exciting venues that bring out the local flavor. Why community?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 6, 2019

These were: Best Experiential Agency; Best Event Sponsorship for Breyer’s Delights sponsorship of Hell and Back; Best Live Event for Riverfest in Limerick; and Best Event of the Year, also for Riverfest. Grooveyard plans to almost double its workforce by 2020 to fulfil the requirement to engage consumers with exciting live experiences.

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Guidebook

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While virtual events have been around for years, their popularity has gone up exponentially in 2020. Virtual events are effective because they offer higher sponsorship benefits . There’s also more flexibility in sponsorship costs in virtual events. Virtual events are effective because they are less expensive for you! .

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

Event marketers have been challenged with how to pivot quickly and keep business going and pipeline numbers up with virtual events for now, and hybrid events in the future, as the pandemic will have a rolling impact on logistics, location, sponsorships and attendance. See also : 2020’s Upcoming Virtual Annual Industry Conferences.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

Before 2020, the word “virtual,” was synonymous with things like virtual reality goggles and cool tech gadgets. But unfortunately, it took on a new meaning in 2020 and became a buzzword for reasons we were not expecting. As virtual events became popular in 2020, event managers also realized their value. and it did.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 has been crazy, even more for event organizers and attendees because it was painful to see their favourite events get cancelled one after the other. Maybe we did not realize it, but a lot of successful events have been occurring in the hybrid format much long before it became mainstream in 2020. One such concept is Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 has been crazy, even more for event organizers and attendees because it was painful to see their favourite events get cancelled one after the other. Maybe we did not realize it, but a lot of successful events have been occurring in the hybrid format much long before it became mainstream in 2020. One such concept is Hybrid Events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 has been crazy, even more for event organizers and attendees because it was painful to see their favourite events get cancelled one after the other. Maybe we did not realize it, but a lot of successful events have been occurring in the hybrid format much long before it became mainstream in 2020. One such concept is Hybrid Events.

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Socio Events

JUNE 24, 2020

At Socio, we hosted our first virtual event , EventHack 2020, back in April. Online Communities Offer More Frequent Sponsorship Opportunities. Think about sponsorship at a typical event – live or virtual. As with any tech purchase, you always want to start with your strategy. What are your goals?

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Nunify

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Creating a virtual or hybrid event allows increased engagement since it isn’t limited to a venue and space. 34% of planners consider increased attendance the most positive result of pivoting to virtual, followed by lower overhead costs (27%)” (EventMB, 2020). It naturally offers extended head count and. Save on Cost.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Today’s event planners are becoming increasingly tech savvy, and as a result they are looking for intuitive software options to run better events and save time. Event planners will need to step-up their app game in 2019 to keep pace with increasing tech demands and expecations of attendees. Enhanced Sponsorship Opportunities.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Leverage event tech to promote connection and enhance in-person events Inflation continues to impact the events industry, and with less money in their pockets to travel, attendees expect modern in-person events to include virtual elements. . The prices of food and beverage, venue rentals, and shipping and logistics continue to rise.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In September 2020, it managed to close a £3.5 We are hosting representatives from event agencies in Spain and we’re flying them to London to attend Event Tech Live 2022. Adam Parry, ETL’s event director will accompany our group and conduct a “tech tour,” visiting different stands at the venue – Excel London.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As we continue to ride the virtual wave that began in 2020, virtual trade shows are more popular than ever. Of course, to reap the full list of benefits requires the proper tech, a capable virtual trade show platform, careful planning, execution, and maintenance. But how do you host a successful virtual trade show? Better attendance.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In 2020, we got used to virtual events. During sessions, broadcast virtual attendees on screens at the in-person venue. Provide booths at the venue for in-person attendees to interact with virtual attendees. This can be done through badge printing at your venue, check-in kiosks, and support desks. Lead capture.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 21, 2020

Rakuten Dealmaker is an event series with planned stops in cities such as Scottsdale, New York, London, and Sydney in 2020 (pending federal and state public health and safety guidelines). You book the perfect venue, plan the right mix of educational content and entertainment options, and secure amazing speakers. Rakuten DealMaker.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Everything you need to know about hosting high-quality virtual events in 2020 and 2021. Virtual events have exploded in popularity due to the circumstances of 2020 — and we don't see this trend changing anytime soon. In May 2020, we hosted our first-ever virtual summit, (Almost) IN-PERSON. 10 Must-Know Virtual Event Stats.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

26 Best Mobile Event Apps of 2020. Features include event registration, attendee intelligence, smart event data, sponsorship options, social networking. A bonus if your app integrates with social media video boards located throughout your event venue. Covers pre-, during and post-event attendee engagement. Aventri (Loopd app).

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

your platform is your venue. This person is responsible for getting the chat going, answering any platform or tech questions and reminding the audience how to use the chat function. This was one of the Swapcard team’s key takeaways from the original Evolve event back in May 2020 and it's still relevant today.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

your platform is your venue. This person is responsible for getting the chat going, answering any platform or tech questions and reminding the audience how to use the chat function. This was one of the Swapcard team’s key takeaways from the original Evolve event back in May 2020 and it's still relevant today.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

So book a venue, prepare your curriculum, and invite a few guests. Key Takeaway: The "Results Conference Call" by Intuit is a great example of the tech giant treating its people right. Yes, it costs money to book the right venue, fly in keynote speakers, hire event staff, and take care of every other detail. Source: Quickbooks.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Or you can simply invest in event software and let advanced tech run behind the scenes. The venue must be chosen, the program planned out, keynote speakers, booked, and so much more. Who can your company offer sponsorships to and ease the financial responsibility inherent when hosting conferences, training seminars, and trade expos?

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 16, 2019

In 2020, it will be held in Barcelona, Spain and Melbourne, Australia with additional locations to be announced. TechWiseTV is another way that Cisco reaches its audience on the regular, without having to deal with typical event planning details like finding a venue and hiring a set up/tear down crew. Cisco Live. Source: Cisco Live.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

You are simply flying blind if you start looking for venues and vendors without understanding the event’s needs and objectives. The provider may also have a technical services person that works the platform and runs the tech rehearsals along with the day of event. Be sure to review clauses from venues on allowing third party vendors.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

From virtual entertainment to sponsorships, learn how you can make a digital or hybrid conference just as exciting — or more exciting — than its fully in-person counterpart. #1) Evaluate your current event tech stack, and research which platforms will support it. 5) Build Credibility With Sponsorships. Description.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What better time then, to talk Top Tech for Exhibitions. The events themselves were Housing 2021, Autumn Fair, Glee Birmingham, Money 2020 and World Retail Congress Summit. Event sponsorships are the top choice for organisers to monetise events. How To Sell a Valuable Sponsorship Opportunity? In fact, 29.7% Conclusion.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2021

Event organisers have had to work very hard for data bounty they have captured through pivoting live conferences/exhibitions/festivals online since spring 2020. Its integrated platform tools help improve the value proposition for events and generate new revenue streams through customised sponsorship packages for exhibitors and sponsors.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

And from March 11-20 after a three-year hiatus—the Texas-based event was canceled in 2020 and went all-digital in 2021—professionals from the tech, film, music and media industries gathered in person for the tentpole Q1 affair. Check Out Our SXSW Archives: Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The venue commissioned Biotecture, the UK’s leading living wall company, to create a sustainable, hydroponic structure, to run from Custom House Station to the entrance of the venue. This is part of an ambitious programme of investment that is set to continue during 2020 and beyond. Event Tech. Areas of interest.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

Hybrid Event Sponsorship. In a live setting, networking and engagement come very naturally, and there are many ways to drive engagement even more through intentionally designed room sets to branding throughout the venue. Your venue might have new max capacity limits that don’t align with your anticipated or goal attendee count.

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