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AUGUST 2, 2023

The Sound of Music in Fremont, California The Bay Area has a lot to offer meeting professionals within a relatively short distance, except for traffic of course. For planners looking for fun activities to offer their attendees near Fremont, California, Bay Philharmonic is an experience worth checking out. Planners will have 21,663 sq.

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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JULY 15, 2022

She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Kate Patay, CPCE.

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JULY 17, 2023

Food festivals, music concerts, conferences and private events have all utilized the convention center for its flexibility and its surrounding hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Art and public transportation Visitors experience San Francisco’s elite public art program before even leaving the airport. of contiguous space.

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MARCH 11, 2019

Northern California is one of the most scenic and diverse parts of California with major cities of interest including Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose—memorable areas that merge mountains with metropolises and technology booms with the bounty of wine country. San Francisco, CA. San Jose, CA.

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JUNE 28, 2019

We absolutely love California as an event destination. Here are our Top Picks for hosting a conference in California. California State University, in Northridge's location is incredibly convenient being just minutes from the Los Angeles and the Burbank airports. California State University, Northridge.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Archer is general manager for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in California. Regis San Francisco. Brett Archer. Roger Huldi.

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JULY 15, 2021

Meet at University of California, Davis. Centrally located, the University of California, Davis has access to the city or the mountains in any direction, making it the perfect location for any guest to enjoy. The University of California has several locations, but UC Davis offers something unique from the other campuses in California.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. Rachel Kaiama.

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MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

San Francisco, California. With several dining options for private events and designated meeting and conference space, San Francisco’s STEM Kitchen and Garden provides farm-to-table cuisine in an urban setting with sweeping views of the city. STEM Kitchen and Garden. The Black Cat.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

Planners of the 2020 Deliver conference used 3D scan technology to capture images of the building for a background placed behind him as he filmed on an XR — extended reality — stage (right). We didn’t want to have a standard virtual conference where people were stuck behind the screen,” looking at other heads in boxes. she said. “We

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Event Marketer

APRIL 21, 2021

Confirmed brands attending the in-person world’s largest tech conference include Amazon, AT&T, Dell and Google. Intel Innovation: October, San Francisco. 29-31, San Francisco. 21-24, San Francisco. HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition: Aug. Read more here. Read more here.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

From minimum wage increases to hotel taxes and subsidies for new conference properties, voters in mid-term elections on Tuesday were asked to weigh in on a number of issues that could affect where you hold your meetings and how much they will cost. In San Francisco, voters approved a plan to earmark 1.5 Ballot Box Development.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Every year, a huge number of international professional conferences are held throughout the world, where very important issues are discussed. Opportunities that open up at fintech conferences. Top 15 fintech conferences to attend. 14 November 2019, Convene Conference Center, New York. RegTech Summit . Seamless FinTech.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

23 at Fairmont San Francisco , and attendees got a peek at some of the improvements being rolled out this year. Aka the balcony at Fairmont San Francisco during Smart Meeting Northern California. If you haven't been to San Francisco's Tonga Room. The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Andrew Verducci (left), founder and CEO of Verducci Event Productions, and Rahnee Palma, chief sales officer at FACE2FACE Meetings, take part in the PCMA’s Northern California chapter’s LEAP hybrid conference. The conference began as a digital broadcast on the Goldstar platform.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Elvira Velez and Rob DeCanter Elvira Velez (left) and Rob DeCanter (right) Velez is director of catering and conference services and DeCanter is senior director of group sales for Fairmont Dallas. Velez most recently worked as regional director of catering and conference services for Remington Hotels.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. Usually, the cities best suited for large, multi-day conferences are those that boast popular tourist and local attractions. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States. Orlando, Florida. image courtesy of [link].

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schroeter is director of sales and marketing and Stephens is general manager for DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach in Dana Point, California. Schroeter was director of sales for DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum in California. She also worked as program manager for the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce in California.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 18, 2019

There are plenty of SaaS conferences out there. The following list of top 30 SaaS conferences will help you decide. SaaS (short for software as a service) conferences are some of the most popular business gatherings on the planet. In this article, we'll explore the top 30 SaaS conferences happening in 2019. Let's dive in!

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Mid-sized cities are increasingly seen as places to find affordable conference rates as well as being approachable and personable destinations. That’s where Visalia comes in—take the map of California and fold it in half to see Visalia right in the center of the state, on the crease, making it easy to get to. Learn more here.

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MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Water refilling stations at venues, like this one at the San Francisco International Airport, can help encourage attendees to bring their own reusable water bottles to events. Convene Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer wrote about the PCMA Northern California Chapter’s L.E.A.P. Conference, held at the San Mateo Marriott on Sept.

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JULY 21, 2023

If there’s one trait that best defines San Francisco, it’s diversity. San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and scenic beauty always captivate, while new experiences showcase the city’s always-evolving nature. Getting here is easy, with the top-ranked San Francisco International Airport (SFO) just 13 miles from the city.

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

The 20 conferences, seminars, and festivals listed below will help keep you informed and up to date on the all the latest trends, news, and laws. The conference/expo/consumer showcase hybrid promises a lot opportunity for both education and fun. Location: San Francisco, California. Notable Cannabis Events in 2020.

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JULY 27, 2021

He also held the general manager role with Radisson Resort Celebration in Orlando, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel and Las Alcobas in Napa Valley, California. Vahdani is hotel manager for Nobu Ryokan Malibu in California. Brose is general manager of Lido House, an Autograph Collection , in Newport Beach, California. Gary Maida.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He’s held multiple senior leadership positions, including general manager for Roka Akor and Roka Bar, both in San Francisco; director at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; and director of food & beverage at The Battery hotel in San Francisco. Lynsey Dennison.

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

David Stevens, director, Global Events , San Francisco Bay Area-based data company Alation , adopted a wait and see approach in March about his incentive planned for the end of May. Two Everest-level planners shared their solution to this 16,000-ft. Flexible Luxury.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

When out-of-towners visit California, one of the most frequently requested must-stops is In-N-Out Burger to get a Double-Double, go all-out with Animal Style or get adventurous with the secret menu. Food trucks have become synonymous with California culture. Plus, it gets attendees outside to enjoy some beautiful California weather.

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MAY 24, 2019

Global Climate Action Summit showed commitment to reducing environmental impact of the event and building a legacy of sustainability in event venues, throughout the City of San Francisco, California, USA and for future global conferences.

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MAY 27, 2021

Even companies that canceled key conferences altogether in the chaos of 2020 have announced they are bringing back at least the virtual component. Facebook’s F8 developer conference will be a one-day streaming event in June “to celebrate, inspire and help developers grow.” Moscone Center.

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JULY 6, 2021

Lawrence University’s on-property hotel, conference center and golf course in Canton, New York. Palma recently worked as chief sales officer for Visit Oakland in California. She is a member of MPI’s Northern California Chapter. Rhanee Palma, CDME, and Laura Byes. Palma (left) and Byes (right). Ryan Thompson.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 36 • Director of California State Association Sales. Sacramento, California. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. San Francisco.

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