The Castle Group

AUGUST 21, 2023

Tech-savvy and tech-dependent : Gen Zers grew up with the internet and cell phones – and don’t know a world without them! For example, TikTok influencers support themselves financially by doing what they love, whether it’s makeup, shopping, cooking, exercise, etc. Gen Z is known for monetizing their hobbies.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Social Media 2025 2012 52

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Maximize Event App Adoption. The majority (62%) of marketers believe a mobile app for an event can help drive event engagement. And in a hybrid future, event apps will be a valuable engagement tool helping to bridge the gap between audiences. Experiment With Innovative Tech. Source: DJ Neekola.

Social Media 110

Social Media Event Apps Entertainment 2021 110

SmartMeetings

JULY 1, 2020

Pack your bag” emails got people excited, icebreakers added fun to networking exercises and a virtual scavenger hunt on the mobile app gamified the experience and highlighted sponsors. An event app promoted even more interactivity during and after the conference. By mid-May, 11,500 people had registered.

Speakers 52

Speakers 2020 Meetings Conference 52

Eventsforce

MARCH 24, 2020

If you bolster your FAQs page on your event website and direct people to it for the latest updates, make sure you are keeping on top of it. You may want to use your event app, but it’s unlikely that delegates would have downloaded it anyway because most people only do that just before or at the event.

Management 91

Management Social Media Airlines Event Apps 91

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

Tech explosion. The majority of guests today are self-sufficient, tech-savvy travelers who are comfortable using apps or mobile websites. At business meetings and conferences, travelers expect hotels and conference centers to have high quality tech equipment and a knowledgeable support staff. 2017 Update.

Hospitality 55

Hospitality 2017 Social Media Hotels 55

SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2020

Pack your bag” emails got people excited, icebreaker questions added fun to networking exercises and a virtual scavenger hunt on the mobile app gamified the experience and highlighted sponsors. Good Event Design Still Matters. The original plan was to charge the same fee as the in-person conference , but organizers got pushback.

Meetings 77

Meetings Speakers Conference Sponsorships 77

Eventory

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If you organize only internal events for employees, you won’t need such technology. However, if you hold an international conference for thousands of attendees, it might be a good call. If they are tech-savvy and love new technologies – you can give it a shot. This trend will work on most medium and larger events.

2019 72

2019 Corporate Events Event Apps Technology 72

Boomset

OCTOBER 1, 2017

FEATURED VENUE: INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Images courtesy of the Intrepid Museum From trade shows to fundraising galas, the Intrepid is one of the most unique spaces to host an event in NYC.

Venues 48

Venues 2017 Wireless Trade Shows 48

Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

Before 2020, the word “virtual,” was synonymous with things like virtual reality goggles and cool tech gadgets. The pandemic changed business as we knew it and forced event managers to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual venues—or else forgo events for the foreseeable future.

2021 97

2021 Sponsorships Speakers Social Media 97

Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. People pay a lot of money and travel far to get to your conference, so don’t you want to make their home away from home a positive experience? Need ideas on conference breakout sessions? Amazing Views.

Hotels 69

Hotels Conference Travel Transportation 69

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Questions of where and when to hold your event are also not to be taken lightly, and there are many criteria to consider when making these decisions. First the venue.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Eventmobi

AUGUST 14, 2023

What do you remember most about your last conference? They break up the pace of the conference day and diversify the attendee experience. They break up the pace of the conference day and diversify the attendee experience. Read on for 37 creative conference breakout session ideas to add to your next conference program!

Conference 195

Conference Tech Event Tech Education 195

Bizzabo

MAY 14, 2018

Surely you’d want your attendees to leave your event with amazing memories and experiences. 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. 8) Use Event Management Software.

B2B 48

B2B Event Marketing Marketing Social Media 48

Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 16, 2017

Many planners today use a variety of technology tools to help them save time in planning and managing events. From event management systems like Eventsforce to event apps, engagement tools, marketing automation, analytics and so on, no one can dispute the countless benefits these systems bring in terms of time management.

Events 75

Events Management Meetings Event Apps 75

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Continuous Improvement This simple concept is often anything but simple - identifying the parts of our events that warrant repeating, and those that do not. Accuracy here requires a balanced view of the event’s performance. Then, evolve your event’s engagement metrics in partnership with stakeholders.

2023 40

2023 Event Apps Social Media Technology 40

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As with many elements of the event, event technology trends are making it easier to bring personalization to life. Live polling – Live polling apps are allowing events to source feedback in real-time and even crowdsource the agenda as it unfolds. Don’t sleep on San Jose’s tech scene!). Hey Denver.).

2019 167

2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

An internal event is one within your organization put on for employees. This event could be an appreciation event, a holiday party, training, teambuilding exercise, and more. An external event is one outside of the organization that looks to register attendees. Start with a great event management plan.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

Attendease

JUNE 4, 2024

They also crave active participation that’s inclusive without putting too much pressure on them, such as a welcome event to kick off the program. Dietary options, exercise opt-ins, and meditation rooms are all great additions to help everyone stay energized and ready to rock. LEARN MORE: 75 Event Ideas to Inspire Your Next Event 2.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Education Healthcare Event Management 195