Conferences that Work

MAY 13, 2024

If you’d told me back in 2009 that by 2024 I’d have written over a thousand blog posts for this website, I’d have told you you were crazy. (I’ve published 827; the rest are drafts, but still.) I’d have thought I would have run out of ideas years ago. Then the other day, I was flipping through Jerry Weinberg ‘s book “ Weinberg on Writing – The Fieldstone Method “ I remembered what Gabriele Rico , author of the best-selling “ Writing the Natura

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MAY 13, 2024

Skift Take: With more than three decades of experience at MGM Resorts International, Timothy Glanzer, CMP, ventured on his own and created Elevated Meeting Solutions, a full-service event management company. The experience he garnered in the world of resorts helps him as an entrepreneur.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

De Vere , a collection of historic mansion house estates, distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being acknowledged as one of the happiest places to work in the UK. Laurie Nicol, De Vere’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Being recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK is something we can all be proud of at De Vere.

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MAY 13, 2024

Meetings volume grew in the industry year-over-year in April, with Nashville experiencing an impressive 38% growth.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2024

Meeting experts weigh the positive aspects of generative AI The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the meetings industry has become a certified gamechanger. But how exactly can AI help meeting planners tackle their everyday jobs? Smart Meetings chatted with Amy Kramer, innovation leader for Martiz ; Nick Borelli , an instructor at PCMA Event Leadership Institute and marketing director with Zenus Inc.; and Alex Berube, co-founder of New York City-based Reposite to discuss this tren

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

UK charity Hospitality Action has launched their industrywide 2024 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week today, Monday 13 May. It’s more than two years since Hospitality Action last ran a sector-wide Wellbeing survey. A lot has happened since then, some things have improved while others have deteriorated.

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MAY 13, 2024

If standing room only was any indication, leveling up trade show activations was a hot topic for attendees of the “Trade Show Exhibits X Experiential = The Future” master class that kicked off the 2024 Experiential Marketing Summit, held April 24-26 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. The afternoon session featured a “Beyond Booths” session and the “Trends in Experiential Exhibits” panel, as well as peer-to-peer discussions.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

Destination Emirates Old Trafford has unveiled a selection of corporate Christmas party experiences for the 2024 festive season, following an extensive £75million makeover to establish the legendary cricket stadium as a premium, versatile events destination in Manchester. For a night to remember this Christmas, the iconic sporting venue is offering seven shared party nights.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, has launched of a dedicated Agency Charter in response to a significant surge in business enquiries and confirmations. Over the last year, the venue has seen a significant 56% increase in agency enquiries and a 10% growth in confirmations, highlighting the strengthened partnership between The Eastside Rooms and its agency partners.

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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

In events since 2012, and in technology for about the same amount of time, Zach Butler is director of Amsterdam-based TNW Events. Launched in 2006, full name The Next Web, TNW is a product of its founders’ interest in the future of tech.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Ascot Racecourse has become ECOsmart accredited, making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability success. ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. Operating within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a thorough assessment of Ascot’s sustainable processes resulted in Silver accreditation.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

Following the launch of the academic associate membership programme eighteen months ago, the Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, revealed the membership has grown to include a further six universities.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Destination Emirates Old Trafford has unveiled a selection of corporate Christmas party experiences for the 2024 festive season, following an extensive £75million makeover to establish the legendary cricket stadium as a premium, versatile events destination in Manchester. For a night to remember this Christmas, the iconic sporting venue is offering seven shared party nights.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

Ascot Racecourse has become ECOsmart accredited, making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability success. ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability.

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Exhibitor Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Toronto, ON - The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Richardson to the role of Vice President of S.

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MAY 13, 2024

The Challenge: Event technology that could meet the unique needs of the scientific community The Microscopy Society of America (MSA) “enables the discoveries that positively impact the course of humanity.” With a focus on the full field of microscopy, from biological to materials applications, the society provides a home for microscopists in all fields of study.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 13, 2024

Incorporating learning styles into event education “Learning styles” is a term that refers to how people gather, organize, interpret and draw conclusions about information. By incorporating all learning styles into event education, planners can ensure all attendees go home satisfied they’ve comprehensively understood the content. Visual Images, maps and graphic organizers, like charts and graphs, help visual learners to retain information most easily.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2024

While touted as a time-saver, generative A.I. requires some “collaboration” between the user and the technology to generate content that’s unique to the target audience. Most meeting planners have likely discovered the benefits of ChatGPT and other generative-A.I. applications for creating titles and descriptions for event sessions as well as for marketing and other communications aimed at attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and others.

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Ins'Tent

MAY 13, 2024

The world of event organizing is continuously evolving. Event organizers have used traditional structures made from wood and metal because those materials offer durability and control. Now, a newcomer is offering a lighter and more portable alternative — inflatable arches. Read on to learn about the benefits of using inflatable arches. We’ll also explore their portability and endless design possibilities.

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Skiddle

MAY 13, 2024

As the Highest Point team were busy putting the final touches to Williamson Park on Friday, the park’s historical Ashton Memorial played host to FHundED Live, the annual tech and innovation conference hosted at the festival. Here, tech enthusiasts gathered in the idyllic building to hear insights from successful founders and CEOs, as well as learn about the latest trends in the tech world and find out how the county of Lancashire is a hub of innovation for the most cutting-edge business i

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

First Sight Media is not your average production team. With over 30 years’ experience in filming, streaming, and delivering events globally, it’s the relationships we create with our clients that really sets us apart.

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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Exhibitor Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today shared its ongoing commitment to attr.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

First Sight Media is not your average team of live-streaming experts. With over 30 years’ experience of delivering online and hybrid events globally, it’s the relationships we create with our clients that really sets us apart.

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Skiddle

MAY 13, 2024

We've enlisted the help of the Skiddle team, asking them to share the tools and techniques they use to maintain their mental health.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

First Sight Media is not your average production company. With over 30 years’ experience in filming, streaming, and delivering events globally, it’s the relationships we create with our clients that really sets us apart.

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Unique Venues

MAY 13, 2024

When the warmer months roll around, the allure of hosting a summer conference grows. Not only does the season offer brighter, longer days, but it also opens up opportunities for more vibrant and engaging events. If you’re an event planner or a professional looking to host a standout conference this summer or next, you’ve got some fantastic venues to consider.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2024

First Sight Media is not your average video production company. With over 30 years’ experience in filming, streaming, and delivering events globally, it’s the relationships we create with our clients that really sets us apart.

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Special Events

MAY 13, 2024

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