Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Increased engagement from previous and new North American exhibitors means this year’s USA section of the show will also be the largest ever. Boston, Detroit, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia and San Diego will be among the line-up, with Boston set to reveal some new, direct flights to international cities plus upcoming hotel developments.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Organizations and businesses would feel more confident about hosting conferences, trade shows, conventions and other gatherings that require physical presence.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

By using Livestreaming tools and collaborating with Virtual Event Providers, we are able to host small to large scale events, meetings, and conferences including weddings. Note: we need to stop assuming that companies pay for all elements of an employee attending a conference). Valerie Bihet, Director, VIBE , Miami, FL.

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Unique Venues

MAY 6, 2020

Kimberley Alpine Resort and Conference Center is nestled in the southeast corner of beautiful British Columbia between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains in the small resort town of Kimberley. As your guests take in the masterful art in the elegant galleries, they will also be surrounded by stunning views of the Boston skyline.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Event Producer | Rafanelli Events | Boston, MA. Production Manager | Rafanelli Events | Boston, MA. Private Events Specialist | Paint Nite | Boston, MA. Boston, MA.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2019

This month we spoke with Maddie Vesey—the events lead at InsightSquared—about scaling a company conference, launching an event roadshow, account-based marketing and Boston. In 2017, the revenue intelligence software company InsightSquared launched their first ever conference. Scaling a user conference. I'm curious.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2018

Ideas like condensed “spurts” of learning on trade show floors, thoughtful sponsored content and funding members’ research grants can propel an association’s mission to offer greater value to members and increase its bottom line.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Event Producer | Rafanelli Events | Boston, MA. Production Manager | Rafanelli Events | Boston, MA. Private Events Specialist | Paint Nite | Boston, MA. Boston, MA.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Choose one of the theater's ballrooms, conference rooms, or meeting rooms for your next business or personal gathering. From weddings to conferences to musical performances, The Gaillard Center is a great venue choice. There's 77,000 square feet of Exhibition Hall space you can utilize for your next conference or trade show.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

Since then, Herlitz has encountered directives that differ from venue to venue — but has also laid down his own rules in response to misadventures with food on the show floor. Because NRA only holds shows in two U.S. locations — Chicago and Boston — its need for flexibility is more easily accommodated. HOW TO LIMIT LITTER.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Take a look at any one of these spectacular spaces for your upcoming conference, anniversary party, or brand launch! But the space is also versatile and can be rearranged to host festivals or trade shows instead of concerts. Herbert University Center for your next conference, trade show, or wedding reception.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Trade Show & Events Coordinator | B&R | Roswell, GA. Event Producer | Rafanelli Events | Boston, MA. Production Manager | Rafanelli Events | Boston, MA. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR. Connecticut. Atlanta, GA. Jersey, GA.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 28, 2019

Looking for a home run of a space for trade shows, meetings, social gatherings, concerts, weddings, and more? Known as the Linc, Lincoln Financial Field is ideal for all events, from photo shoots to trade shows and expos. Boston Event Venues. Citizens Bank Park. Source: Major League Baseball. Capacity: 25 - 25,000.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Company or organization: Dahlia+ in Boston. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. Michele DeClerck, CMP. Dalia El Gazzar.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Company or organization: Dahlia+ in Boston. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. Michele DeClerck, CMP. Dalia El Gazzar.

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Bizzabo

JULY 27, 2018

With an additional outdoor courtyard, theater, and conference room all conveniently located minutes away from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Delta Flight Museum is one to watch. Boston Event Venues. Georgia International Convention Center. The Stave Room. Photo Source: The Stave Room. Seattle Event Venues.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 23, 2019

When you want to go BIG in Columbus, Ohio and host a mega-conference, rock n roll concert, or professional sporting exhibition, you book Nationwide Area. It specializes in hosting business meetings, outside-the-box conferences, and even modern wedding receptions. WatersEdge Event and Conference Center. Nationwide Arena.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. The Boston event, now in its fifth year, has countless moving parts. So they’re boldly blending the two when they travel to exhibitions and trade shows.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

By creating “journey maps” at a recent conference, the team was able to outline completely different experiences for attendees based on their personas. So they’re boldly blending the two when they travel to exhibitions and trade shows. These personas make the lives of industry planners easier — even Experient’s own.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. This list does not contain every single conference for event planners, but we feel that these are the main ones you should have on your radar. PCMA Education Conference.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Best B-to-B Conference or Event. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Campaign: Herdez Salsa Boston Sampling. Best Trade Show Activation. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Best Trade Show Exhibit. 2021 EX AWARDS. GOLD WINNER.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

It’s not a big surprise that the 55,000 attendees at Web Summit, a global technology conference in November in Lisbon, Portugal, could encounter pitches — brief talks where startup founders and entrepreneurs present their most innovative and investment-worthy ideas — at almost any hour of the day. Illustration/Pui Yan Fong). by Rabobank.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

To help guide you through (and beyond) these difficult times, we’ve compiled some best practices from successful hybrid events and conferences. A hybrid event is any event — conference, training seminar, trade expo, etc. You can sell virtual access to your conferences for a discounted price, boosting event ROI along the way.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Conferences and trade shows “shouldn’t simply be boring education, a famous keynote speaker, a cocktail party, and a golf outing,” Neal said. NACD started with losing the “conference” stigma. Conference’ wasn’t a word that was relevant to what directors do,” Stoever said. To others it was a conference.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Boston, MA. Notable clients: Boston Logan International Airport, Cathay Pacific Airways, Sixpitch/Ryan Gravel, Southern Spirits Coalition, Virgin Atlantic Airways. 360 Destination Group. Irvine, CA. CADENCE, INC.

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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. The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 17, 2019

Maybe people normally think of your company as the fun sales technology company while at the same time they think of your event as the fun, Wild West-themed user conference. Their annual Worldwide Developers Conference is known for its creative sessions, streamlined design, hip entertainment and modern innovations. And presto!

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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. The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025.

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Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2019

Whether you plan to host an intimate business meeting, a mid-size personal affair, or a giant, blowout trade show, this list has the perfect spot for you. The Bellagio also employs a full-time event crew to help you organize every aspect of your wedding, business meeting, or conference. Boston Event Venues. Capacity: 250.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

For business-oriented gatherings like small conferences and training seminars, or personal get-togethers like wedding receptions, Gather Venues won't disappoint. Fair Market has been known to host business conferences, concerts, weddings, and a whole host of other corporate and personal soirees. 20 Boston Event Venues.

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Bizzabo

MAY 14, 2018

Attendees got to network, mingle and learn more about Wistia while the ship cruised around Boston for an evening. At Facebook’s F8 Conference in 2018, event organizers created a lot of hype by giving out a free Oculus Go VR Headset to all attendees—even though the device wasn’t scheduled to hit the market yet. 5) Host a Talent Show.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. How negative would that be to the convention and trade-show business?”. Hynes Veterans Memo-rial Convention Center.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The venue is a top choice for wedding ceremonies, business conferences, glamping adventures, bird-watching excursions, hunting trips, and more. So if you're planning something big — a major sporting event, international trade show, or pop-princess concert, for example — you should definitely consider hosting it at the Convention Center.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. How negative would that be to the convention and trade-show business?”. Hynes Veterans Memo-rial Convention Center.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2023

As attendees start returning to medical meetings in person to learn about new treatments and procedures, it may be time for a check-up to ensure your conferences are complying with all rules and regulations and effectively delivering the education they were designed to impart. They can engage or save videos for viewing later.

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