Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Smart Meetings debriefed with Tahira Endean, head of program with IMEX Group, about what worked and what will be changed for next year. The author of “Intentional Event Design” joined the IMEX team in June after leaving SITE Global where she was head of events for more than three years, to pursue a. “I million sq.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This is the main priority for every session at your event. A lot of thought needs to go into your speakers and what meaningful content they can bring to the event. Engagement : Without human interaction, virtual events require us to think outside of the box when it comes to engagement. Virtual attendee engagement.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. This can have a ripple effect that extends far beyond the event itself.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 25, 2023

Priya Parker speaks at the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival 2022. Parker is today’s keynote speaker at PCMA EduCon 2023 in Montréal. In her session this morning, Parker will expand our understanding of what it means to design gatherings infused with creativity and meaning.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year.

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The MICE

MARCH 1, 2022

I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. Wyss, Project Manager at Wasser-Agenda 21, who gave insights into the event design process. Wasser-Agenda 21 provides a platform for the stakeholders to meet and exchange about current and future water management challenges, aiming to provide solutions. Conclusions.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

She has worked in the meetings and events space for over 25 years. A certified Event Designer and Digital Strategist, Tahira holds a Diploma in Event Management and a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. She is a Certified Incentive Travel Professional and a CMP Certified Meeting Professional.

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EncoreAPAC

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

In this edition, we’ll explore the need for agile event spaces that can be scaled to accommodate any event or technical solution. Across many parts of the Asia Pacific market, the traditional model has been to fully install permanent technology in meeting spaces, so they can be made ready for productions quickly.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Source: The Clayton House. The Croft Downtown.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Meetings and events professionals are being given the opportunity to meet some of Scotland’s finest venues and suppliers in a special familiarisation (FAM) trip next month. Industry professionals planning events and incentives in Scotland are invited to join the FAM trip to Edinburgh on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 3, 2022

After the event is over, ensure your first impression sticks, it’s wise to “write a personalized note of sincere appreciation,” to your client. I know it’s 2022, but some traditions will stay around forever and have the power to get you another opportunity. She is a sought-after public speaker on trends in the event industry.

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All Seated

JUNE 7, 2022

Meetings and events weren’t the only vertical hit hard by the pandemic. But just like hybrid events and meetings, the retail industry has found having an online presence and a physical store go hand-in-hand. Create a sense of sophistication by embracing the minimalist design trend at events.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 14, 2022

I’ll be sharing more Omicron insights and industry predictions in our State of the Industry webinar on January 19th , but for now, I want to pause and reflect on what we’ve accomplished over the past year to help set us up for success in 2022 and beyond. We set a blistering pace in 2020, and haven’t taken our foot off the gas pedal since.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have. Investigator Meetings with Improved Audience Engagement. The attendees themselves take care of those things.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Epoxies could range from repurposing florals for sterile rooms to finding gluten-free meals for the dozen VIPs who didn’t RSVP, to filling in for the speaker who missed a flight.

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Canadian Special Events

MAY 18, 2022

It is seen as restful, gender-inclusive, and signifies that stability, serenity, and digital escapism are meeting the needs of the human race in recovery. If you’re a creative, designer, idea hunter, or just curious, then keep these in the back of your mind, because I can guarantee that you will see these on the horizon soon.

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The MICE

MARCH 10, 2022

With these new tools and knowledge base at their fingertips, association event planners can truly excel at delivering events in 2022 and beyond. Attendees heard from speakers from two major associations, the PCMA and National Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Association. How to navigate virtual and hybrid events.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 29, 2022

Creative content is so desperately needed that I decided to bring back the style trends for 2022 to motivate the event industry to think outside the box and recognize that what we present to clients must be of value purpose and touch on people’s emotions. People are being called to a higher consciousness in 2022.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 1, 2022

Author: Janice Cardinale has been named a Woman to Watch, a Top 100 Entrepreneur by Smart Meetings magazine and a powerful woman by Reiimagine in 2022. Scent Camera is looking forward to getting its product to market for those who want to create scented spaces. She is a heart-centric leader, visionary, mentor, and change maker.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have. The attendees themselves take care of those things.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Until now, event organizers had to rely on third-party interpreters to host their meetings and events. Moving forward, we’ll likely see an increase in the volume and availability of live translation tools for digital events that will truly make companies global. . What this trend means for event planners.

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Attendease

MARCH 10, 2022

Your event registration platform of choice may also need to provide the flexibility to create separate, optional add-on sessions such as gala dinners or pre-conference education sessions. Communicating Your Event Registration. Design a Mobile-Friendly Event Registration Process. Consider The Entire Experience.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. So it’s not surprising that companies have developed facial technologies to provide new forms of data to event owners. Over a dozen U.S.

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Attendease

MARCH 10, 2022

Your event registration platform of choice may also need to provide the flexibility to create separate, optional add-on sessions such as gala dinners or pre-conference education sessions. Communicating Your Event Registration. Design a Mobile-Friendly Event Registration Process. Consider The Entire Experience.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

While it is exciting to resume in-person meetings, virtual and hybrid events remain critical. According to the Skift Meetings 2022 State of Business Events , 64 percent of event professionals offer a virtual component for their major events. What speakers and topics will inspire people to register?

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All Seated

JUNE 22, 2022

These are a few in-person events making recent headlines for their return to in-person, some of which are happening for the first time in two or three years. Data shows across all sectors, demand for in-person events is soaring. But many in-person events aren’t fully “back.” The Great Resignation has continued into 2022 too.

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