Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs. Inspiring, it certainly was.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Smart Meetings talked to three meeting professionals tasked with figuring out how to achieve company goals and engage their geek audiences and their evolving expectations and learning styles in ways that are meaningful and effective, regardless of how content is distributed. The Day the Meetings Stopped.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s lobby to change how meeting professionals are categorized to elevate our worth The meetings industry is still relatively new. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. appeared first on Smart Meetings. This is not a hobbyist job.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 29, 2017

Showing up to your trade show booths with company collateral and a stack of business cards isn’t going to earn you any ROI. Attendees want innovative, eye-popping concepts with wow factors they’ll talk about long after the show—like these five attention-getters, for example. Bangle Jangle. A2z, Inc., Feeling Looney.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2021

That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. Or, as Abhay Kulkarni, vice president and general manager of Webex Meetings explained, it will “enhance Cisco’s ability to offer new levels of inclusive audience engagement across both in-person and virtual experiences.”

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. The program is open not only to convention centers but also stadiums and arenas, hotels, airports, and other facilities that are part of meeting and trade-show experiences.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2021

Some Las Vegas properties report busing in part-time workers from Arizona and California to staff all those manned buffets and outdoor gatherings. She suggests meeting professionals reach out to their personal networks to find qualified help. But those costs are far outweighed by the benefits of holding meetings in person.”.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

IMEX America is arguably the most exciting trade show for event professionals in North America. Just look at how many people the 2019 show expects to attract to the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas over September 10–12: 3,500 exhibitors from more than 150 countries. 3 Reasons to Meet Socio at IMEX America.

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EventMB

JUNE 13, 2018

The Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) in California is the largest exhibition facility on the West Coast of America and can accommodate all types of events, including mega trade shows, conferences and meetings. ACC North, the 2017 expansion to the complex, increased the venue footprint to 1.8 Here is our […].

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Unique Venues

MAY 10, 2023

In this episode, follow our very own UV venue advisor, Jill Pheffer, to explore sunny Los Angeles, California, and all its countless offerings! First up is Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall , a beautiful and historic theater that opened in 1926 next to the University of Southern California campus. Offering 9,300 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. The gathering was equal parts hosted-buyer appointments, educational content, trade show and reunion.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Grassroots Appeal.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 8, 2023

7 Unique Meeting Spaces in Los Angeles, CA Whether you’re hosting a conference or meeting, Los Angeles has an abundance of event spaces and meeting venues to choose from. So if you’re looking for an unforgettable event space or venue, keep reading to discover seven of the best meeting spaces to rent in LA!

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

IMEX America is arguably the most exciting trade show for event professionals in North America. Just look at how many people the 2019 show expects to attract to the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas over September 10–12: 3,500 exhibitors from more than 150 countries. 3 Reasons to Meet Socio at IMEX America.

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EventMB

JUNE 9, 2022

cannabis trade show, to understand the depth of the business opportunity the cannabis industry provides. “The legalization of cannabis in the State of New Jersey opened a new vertical market for meetings and conventions in Atlantic City. All one has to do is stroll the aisles of MJBizCon , a top U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Meeting days far exceed the battery life of phones, laptops and other electronics. Phil Aldax, director of event management at Anaheim Marriott in California, filled this market void by purchasing Ramler International’s revolutionary Connect Chair. of meeting space. What to do? Drumroll, please. The hotel has 169,662 sq.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

Tech companies tested virtual meetings before they were cool. Smart Meetings talked to the planners behind the alt-launch and a bevy of other experts in streaming meetings and found out the answer is: “A lot.”. Most face-to-face meetings embody three major components: education, networking and commerce. The solution?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She will oversee all resort operations, including culinary, experiential, meetings and events and resort teams and uphold the resort’s outstanding reputation as an esteemed Napa Valley property. Laura McIver Laura McIver McIver takes on the role of general manager at Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Watch Live: 2024 Hospitality Predictions from Mike Dominguez President Clinton ventured that meetings could be the antidote for bad decisions being made by divided, angry people. Visit California took professional photos and Caesars Entertainment offered digital aura reading in their lounge. People want to get involved.

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a2z Innovation Insider

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Meet Alex Roulac, Digital Project Coordinator with a2z, in our ‘Meet the Team’ series. This year alone, I’ve gone to Quebec, Southern California, New York, and Panama. My only reference to a massive trade show or event was Comic-Con and Essence Fest. More to explore: Meet the Team: Alison Heathcote.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Convene Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer wrote about the PCMA Northern California Chapter’s L.E.A.P. 8, where Flavia Oliveira, director of sales and marketing for Visit Santa Cruz County, gave a presentation on maximizing environmental impact through meetings and asked, do conferences really need more bags and water bottles ? Participate.)

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

After a postponed 2020 annual event for more than 700 people, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) brought its World Education Congress (WEC) back to Las Vegas this week with more than 1,200 people live for a series of firsts. See also : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. The post Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Patrick Lacassagne.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Whova spun off from a research group at the University of California, San Diego in 2013 to offer an all-in-one event management solution and mobile app for conferences. Today, the Whova app is the highest-rated event app and has supported over 4 million event organisers and attendees at conferences, trade shows, and expos.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Designed by Gensler, Banc of California Stadium will be the home of Major League Soccer’s latest expansion team, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Located in Exposition Park, Banc of California Stadium brings more than $350 million in private investment to Southern Los Angeles. As true destination experts, L.A. Contact the L.A.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2021

business events industry, including meetings and business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) exhibitions, has been drastically impacted by the pandemic. It then uses this synthetic population to model how to safely host a conference, trade show, or other large event during COVID-19. The $396 billion U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Meeting professionals are still pivoting on the regular and can learn a lot from the experiences of their peers. She said, “This isn’t ideal, but, I have a captive audience of customers and suppliers that want to meet. More : California is Open for Business. It was the end of March.

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MPI

JANUARY 2, 2024

Be sure and inquire with your venues about established carbon measurement tools, such as Marriott International’s Meeting Impact Report, enabling you to calculate carbon offset, energy savings, water conservation, food waste reduction, and trash reduction. And now regulation is happening and we must measure.

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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. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In Temple’s 28 years in the industry, he has gained experience in meetings, events and trade-show industries. CWT appoints Ian Cummings as Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events. CWT Meetings & Events named Cumming global head; he previously worked as global vice president. Ian Cummings. Mathieu Riviere.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a celebration of everything wonderful about the meetings industry, is kicking off its seventh year with the theme “Meet Safe,” a redux of GMID 2021’s theme. While most events across the globe took place virtually last year, more events are now meeting in person. Advocating Voices.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Cindy Sample might have fallen into the trade show industry by accident, but two decades on show floors have reinforced her belief that the job is a perfect fit for her. I got hooked after my first show,” says Sample, who experienced her first trade show in 1995 when she worked in the action sports industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Greater Ontario, California, is where it’s happening. Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Greater Ontario, California is where it’s happening. Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Brandy Hudgins Hudgins has been named sales manager of small meetings for Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB). She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant. The post 7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. San Francisco, California. A premier B2B event in the Baltic Sea Region for the meetings industry that will accelerate the interest in, and demand for, holding meetings, incentives, and conferences in the area.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Consider these hybrid event examples, both with different focuses, but still blended experiences: A large trade show that’s principally an in-person event with exclusive online content and an event app. Hybrid events can work for many types of meetings and programs, including internal and external company events. Trade shows.

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